66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 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 Bellingham, WA (2026)
44 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
7 of the 44 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 Bellingham: Stalin Gill Criminal Defence Law Corporation, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellingham 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 | Stalin Gill Criminal Defence Law Corporation | 66 | 5.0★ (62) | Surrey, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Swin Law LLC | 64 | 2.3★ (3) | Bellingham | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Filkow Law Abbotsford | 63 | 5.0★ (13) | Abbotsford, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Gagan Nahal Criminal Lawyer Surrey | 63 | 4.9★ (260) | Surrey, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Richard Ballantyne | 62 | 4.7★ (12) | Abbotsford, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | ALG Lawyers | 58 | 4.7★ (122) | Abbotsford, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Grewal Litigation | 55 | 4.9★ (31) | White Rock, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Law Offices of Michael K. Tasker | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Bellingham | — |
| 9 | Victory Legal Services, PLLC | 53 | 4.7★ (119) | Bellingham | — |
| 10 | Beschen Law PLLC | 51 | 5.0★ (41) | Bellingham | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Bellingham 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 (604) 807-8222
#1Stalin Gill Criminal Defence Law Corporation
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 62 Google reviews
- #2Call (360) 815-9669
Open 24/7 · 2.3 from 3 Google reviews
- #3Call (778) 769-3388
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 13 Google reviews
- #4Call (604) 527-4769
#4Gagan Nahal Criminal Lawyer Surrey
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 260 Google reviews
- #5Call (604) 853-2220
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 12 Google reviews
- #6Call (604) 852-5100
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 122 Google reviews
- #7Call (604) 977-1000
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 31 Google reviews
The 44 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellingham, ranked
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in LFR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
#2 Swin Law LLC
Based in Bellingham
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 21 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Surrey, 29 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 22 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#6 ALG Lawyers
Based in Abbotsford, 22 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in White Rock, 24 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 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.
Based in Bellingham
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Beschen Law PLLC
Based in Bellingham
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 22 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 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 Bellingham
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 25 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellingham
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Surrey, 30 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 3 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 Bellingham
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 22 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Anacortes, 18 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Bellingham
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 21 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ 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 Surrey, 29 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Ivy Law
Based in Abbotsford, 22 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Abbotsford, 22 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 44 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Basra Law Group | 42 | 3.0★ (11) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Gordon J. Dykstra | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Just Law Corp | 41 | 3.4★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 29 | MyTrafficMan.NET for DUI LAWYERS | 41 | 4.7★ (28) | In Bellingham |
| 30 | Julia M. Hung - Criminal Defence Lawyer | 40 | 5.0★ (53) | 29 mi |
| 31 | Dhanu Dhaliwal Law Group | 40 | 4.7★ (157) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Pacific Point Law Corporation | 40 | 4.9★ (139) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Cote & Evans Law Firm | 38 | 4.5★ (143) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Highland Law - Family and Divorce Lawyers | 37 | 4.9★ (73) | 29 mi |
| 35 | Snowdon & Terepocki LLP | 37 | 4.5★ (45) | 22 mi |
| 36 | Ivy Law | 36 | 4.7★ (50) | 28 mi |
| 37 | James R. Doran - Attorney at Law | 36 | 3.7★ (3) | In Bellingham |
| 38 | Liberty Law Corporation | 35 | 3.5★ (63) | 22 mi |
| 39 | Jayse Reveley Barrister & Solicitor, Criminal Defence Lawyer | 35 | 3.7★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 40 | Freeman & Freeman-Albert | 35 | 4.5★ (24) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Baker Newby LLP | 34 | 3.8★ (17) | 22 mi |
| 42 | Gilbert & Gilbert Lawyers Inc., PS | 34 | 4.4★ (17) | 25 mi |
| 43 | Richard M Sybrandy, PLLC | 34 | 3.9★ (23) | 25 mi |
| 44 | Law Firm of David N. Jolly | 34 | 4.8★ (12) | 25 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellingham
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 Bellingham: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Bellingham are open 24/7?
7 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Stalin Gill Criminal Defence Law Corporation, Swin Law LLC, Filkow Law Abbotsford, Gagan Nahal Criminal Lawyer Surrey and Richard Ballantyne.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Bellingham, WA?
Stalin Gill Criminal Defence Law Corporation is #1, with an LFR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Bellingham 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 Bellingham
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 44 criminal defense lawyers serving Bellingham.