72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Bellevue, NE (2026)
Top 27 of 71 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
12 of the 27 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 Bellevue: Stageman Law, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellevue 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stageman Law | 72 | 4.9★ (380) | Omaha, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Liberty Law Group | 71 | 4.9★ (332) | Omaha, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Miltenberger Law Offices | 71 | 5.0★ (169) | Omaha, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Petersen Criminal Defense Law | 71 | 4.9★ (211) | Omaha, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Olsen Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O. | 71 | 4.9★ (147) | Omaha, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Benjamin Lee Bramblett | 68 | 5.0★ (64) | Omaha, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Stockmann Law | 68 | 4.9★ (53) | Omaha, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Matthew J. Knowles Law Firm | 67 | 5.0★ (39) | Omaha, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | AAA Advantage Bail Bonds | 67 | 4.7★ (14) | Council Bluffs, 2 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | Jeff T. Courtney, P.C, L.L.O. | 66 | 4.0★ (91) | Omaha, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Bellevue now
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.
- #1Call (402) 417-0606
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 380 Google reviews
- #2Call (402) 523-2849
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 332 Google reviews
- #3Call (402) 217-2267
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 169 Google reviews
- #4Call (402) 275-1171
#4Petersen Criminal Defense Law
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 211 Google reviews
- #5Call (402) 598-5789
#5Olsen Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 147 Google reviews
- #6Call (402) 213-8588
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 64 Google reviews
- #7Call (402) 647-6227
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 53 Google reviews
- #8Call (402) 431-9000
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 39 Google reviews
The 27 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellevue, 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 71 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.
Based in Omaha, 15 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 332 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 11 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 14 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs, 2 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 14 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 12 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Hope Law Firm
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Papillion, 8 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Morris Law, LLC
Based in Omaha, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 10 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 MeliaLaw, LLC
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs, 9 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs, 9 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Omaha DUI
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 14 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Top 27 of 71 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Greg Nelson Attorney at Law | 46 | 4.4★ (13) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Whelan Law Office | 46 | 3.7★ (22) | 10 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellevue
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are |
Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellevue: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Bellevue are open 24/7?
12 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Stageman Law, Liberty Law Group, Miltenberger Law Offices, Petersen Criminal Defense Law and Olsen Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O..
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Bellevue, NE?
Stageman Law is #1, with an LFR Score of 72 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellevue 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 Bellevue
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 71 criminal defense lawyers serving Bellevue.