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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bedford, NH (2026)

Top 30 of 92 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

16 of the 30 criminal defense lawyers on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 law firms come first, then same-day, each ranked by LFR Score with availability weighted higher.

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Bedford: Gilman Law P.C., open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bedford at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bedford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Gilman Law P.C.684.9★ (896)Fitchburg, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Osborne Law, PLLC684.9★ (143)Nashua, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3George T. Campbell, Attorney at Law685.0★ (32)Manchester, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Erkan & Sullivan, PC665.0★ (168)North Andover, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5N.H. DWI GUY664.1★ (29)Manchester, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Tenn And Tenn, PA644.9★ (645)Manchester, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Office of Richard Monteith633.5★ (8)Londonderry, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Hutchinson Law Office, PLLC634.5★ (34)Haverhill, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Criminal Defense Lawyer Chaz Chandler614.7★ (15)Haverhill, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Attorney Joseph Kelly Levasseur, PLLC594.6★ (74)Manchester, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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24-hour hours mean the firm lists itself as open around the clock on Google; that does not show its phone is answered. A lawyer may not be able to visit a jail or appear in court the same day: ask what they can do now and what it costs before you agree.

The 30 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bedford, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in LFR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 92 is on the criminal defense lawyers page.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bedford

    #1 Gilman Law P.C.

    Based in Fitchburg, 30 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 896 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 896 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1000 Mt Laurel Cir Unit 1, Shirley, MA 01464
    View profile for Gilman Law P.C.(978) 504-2673

  2. #2 Osborne Law, PLLC

    Based in Nashua, 14 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    351 Main St 2nd floor, Nashua, NH 03060
    View profile for Osborne Law, PLLC(603) 595-5525

  4. #4 Erkan & Sullivan, PC

    Based in North Andover, 27 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 High St, Andover, MA 01810
    View profile for Erkan & Sullivan, PC(978) 647-3685

  5. #5 N.H. DWI GUY

    Based in Manchester, 4 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    212 Coolidge Ave, Manchester, NH 03105
    View profile for N.H. DWI GUY(603) 583-4444

  6. #6 Tenn And Tenn, PA

    Based in Manchester, 4 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 645 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 645 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16 High St #3, Manchester, NH 03101
    View profile for Tenn And Tenn, PA(603) 614-5055

  7. #7 Law Office of Richard Monteith

    Based in Londonderry, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14 Londonderry Rd, Londonderry, NH 03053
    View profile for Law Office of Richard Monteith(603) 437-2733

  8. #8 Hutchinson Law Office, PLLC

    Based in Haverhill, 25 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    105 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830
    View profile for Hutchinson Law Office, PLLC(978) 478-8806

  12. #12 Anzalone Law Firm

    Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 194 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 194 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    131 Daniel Webster Hwy Apt 127, Nashua, NH 03060
    View profile for Anzalone Law Firm(603) 548-3797

  13. #13 Bowser Law

    Based in Chelmsford, 24 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2 Courthouse Ln Unit 4, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Bowser Law(888) 526-9737

  15. #15 Vaillancourt Law

    Based in Fitchburg, 29 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    279 Main St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
    View profile for Vaillancourt Law(978) 353-8608

  16. #16 Kris Patria Law Office

    Based in Fitchburg, 29 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    128 Prichard St, Fitchburg, MA 01420
    View profile for Kris Patria Law Office(978) 337-8454

  17. #17 Gill and Sculimbrene, PLLC

    Based in Nashua, 13 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    221 Main St Ste 204, Nashua, NH 03060
    View profile for Gill and Sculimbrene, PLLC(855) 645-2971

  18. #18 EF Nappen Attorney At Law PC

    Based in East Concord, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    63 N Main St, Boscawen, NH 03303
    View profile for EF Nappen Attorney At Law PC(603) 223-0001

  19. #19 Wilson, Bush & Keefe, P.C.

    Based in Nashua, 14 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    378 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
    View profile for Wilson, Bush & Keefe, P.C.(603) 821-4802

  20. #20 Fricano&Weber P.L.L.C.

    Based in Nashua, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    54 Technology Way Suite 4E4, Nashua, NH 03060
    View profile for Fricano&Weber P.L.L.C.(603) 823-3314

  21. #21 PrietoLaw

    Based in Manchester, 5 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    68 Sagamore St, Manchester, NH 03104
    View profile for PrietoLaw(603) 232-2085

  22. #22 Goulden Law Offices, PLLC

    Based in Nashua, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    253 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
    View profile for Goulden Law Offices, PLLC(603) 237-1105

  23. #23 Newman Law Office, PLLC

    Based in Manchester, 4 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    814 Elm St Ste 403, Manchester, NH 03101
    View profile for Newman Law Office, PLLC(603) 935-5603

  24. #24 Law Office of Timothy Connors

    Based in Haverhill, 25 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    105 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830
    View profile for Law Office of Timothy Connors(978) 961-5907

  25. #25 Justin C. Shepherd

    Based in Nashua, 12 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03064
    View profile for Justin C. Shepherd(603) 233-1626

Top 30 of 92 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Bedford, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Shawn P. Sweeney465.0★ (4)In Bedford
27The Law Offices of Lewin & Lewin464.9★ (104)29 mi
28Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC454.9★ (27)18 mi
29McNally Law Office454.9★ (45)27 mi
30Law Office of Kerri Reed434.9★ (29)29 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bedford

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bedford: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Bedford are open 24/7?

16 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Gilman Law P.C., Osborne Law, PLLC, George T. Campbell, Attorney at Law, Erkan & Sullivan, PC and N.H. DWI GUY.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Bedford, NH?

Gilman Law P.C. is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bedford ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the LFR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 criminal defense lawyers are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the criminal defense lawyer arrives?

If you or someone you know is arrested: you can stay silent and ask for a lawyer before answering questions. Calls from jail are usually recorded, so do not discuss the facts of the case on them.

How many emergency criminal defense lawyers here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Bedford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 92 criminal defense lawyers serving Bedford.

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