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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Brantford, ON (2026)

Top 50 of 84 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

13 of the 50 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 Brantford: Collett Read LLP, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brantford 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 Brantford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Collett Read LLP704.9★ (255)Hamilton, 35 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Vikram Singh664.4★ (72)Hamilton, 35 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Kruse Law654.5★ (67)Kitchener, 40 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers645.0★ (33)Kitchener, 38 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Jag Virk Lawyers645.0★ (27)Hamilton, 35 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Beth Bromberg644.5★ (33)Hamilton, 35 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Guelph Lawyer - Joseph M. Pellizzari634.2★ (57)Guelph, 46 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8S. Athwal Law Professional Corporation615.0★ (10)Hamilton, 39 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Jag Virk Lawyers615.0★ (12)Burlington, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Daley, Byers | Waterloo Criminal Defence Lawyers604.3★ (6)Waterloo, 42 km 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 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brantford, 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 84 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 Brantford

    #1 Collett Read LLP

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 255 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 255 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25 Main St W Ste 2200, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H6
    View profile for Collett Read LLP(905) 541-2228

  2. #2 Vikram Singh

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    54 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2K1
    View profile for Vikram Singh(289) 799-3399

  3. #3 Kruse Law

    Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 67 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 67 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    311 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2H 2N6
    View profile for Kruse Law(519) 744-0973

  5. #5 Jag Virk Lawyers

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 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 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8
    View profile for Jag Virk Lawyers(888) 524-8475

  6. #6 Beth Bromberg

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20 Hughson St S #303, Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1
    View profile for Beth Bromberg(905) 523-7770

  9. #9 Jag Virk Lawyers

    Based in Burlington, 47 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4145 N Service Rd, Burlington, ON L7L 4X6
    View profile for Jag Virk Lawyers(888) 524-8475

  11. #11 Daley Byers

    Based in Burlington, 46 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3600 Billings Ct #200, Burlington, ON L7N 3N6
    View profile for Daley Byers(855) 529-3501

  13. #13 Daley Byers

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Hunter St E Suite G100, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W1
    View profile for Daley Byers(905) 973-9900

  14. #14 Eliany Advocates

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 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 28 Google reviews
    Address
    128 Hughson St. N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1G6
    View profile for Eliany Advocates(888) 703-2244

  15. #15 Drexler Law Criminal Defence

    Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    42 College St, Kitchener, ON N2H 5A1
    View profile for Drexler Law Criminal Defence(519) 804-1799

  16. #16 Enje Daniels Criminal Law

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Address
    128 Hughson St. N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1G6
    View profile for Enje Daniels Criminal Law(647) 478-1529

  17. #17 Marshall Law Group

    Based in Brantford

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 57 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 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 Caithness St W Main Floor, Caledonia, ON N3W 2J2
    View profile for Marshall Law Group(905) 973-9394

  18. #18 Hepburn Criminal Law

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 180 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 180 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    UNION GAS BUILDING, 20 Hughson St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2A1
    View profile for Hepburn Criminal Law(905) 869-5488

  20. #20 X-Copper Hamilton

    Based in Hamilton, 32 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 169 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1171 Upper James St Unit 7, Hamilton, ON L9C 3B2
    View profile for X-Copper Hamilton(289) 802-7134

  21. #21 Cooper Lord Law

    Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 114 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 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 Duke St W Ste 306, Kitchener, ON N2H 6N7
    View profile for Cooper Lord Law(226) 336-9939

  22. #22 Thomas L. Brock Criminal Defence Lawyers

    Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 57 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 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    42 College St, Kitchener, ON N2H 5A1
    View profile for Thomas L. Brock Criminal Defence Lawyers(519) 742-1270

  23. #23 Genesee Criminal Law

    Based in Hamilton, 35 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Main St W Suite 1005, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H1
    View profile for Genesee Criminal Law(905) 522-7066

Top 50 of 84 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Brantford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26RITTER HARVEY LAW454.3★ (40)40 km
27Bond Andrew G445.0★ (22)40 km
28Anwar Law Office – Criminal Defence & Civil Litigation445.0★ (16)34 km
29Connor Guyer & Araiche444.8★ (28)37 km
30Edwardh Ghadiyali Law444.2★ (26)40 km
31Cordaie Paralegal Services444.4★ (31)46 km
32Asgar Manek434.7★ (19)42 km
33Ranney Hintsa434.4★ (26)45 km
34Matt Milczarczyk Lawyer434.7★ (15)42 km
35Satnam Grewal Criminal Defence and Immigration Lawyer434.9★ (104)40 km
36David Woodbeck433.9★ (15)40 km
37Cole Raftery Hamilton Criminal Lawyer422.8★ (13)35 km
38Cornale Professional Corporation424.5★ (8)38 km
39Joseph Fera Law Office423.9★ (19)47 km
40The Law Office of Perrin Valli424.8★ (12)47 km
41Law Office of Sarah Cheshire424.3★ (12)46 km
42Derek Martin424.2★ (6)35 km
43SWEET LAW424.5★ (11)46 km
44Stewart LawOffices423.0★ (6)33 km
45Jonathan R Graham Barrister & Solicitor - Criminal Law414.7★ (6)40 km
46VRS Law Firm - Real Estate, Wills & Probate Firm414.9★ (263)40 km
47Doney Law Office413.3★ (12)46 km
48Dobson Law415.0★ (5)40 km
49Lefebvre & Lefebvre LLP414.0★ (66)In Brantford
50Ross & McBride LLP414.6★ (230)35 km

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brantford

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 Brantford: questions

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

13 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Collett Read LLP, Vikram Singh, Kruse Law, Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers and Jag Virk Lawyers.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Brantford, ON?

Collett Read LLP is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brantford 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 Brantford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 84 criminal defense lawyers serving Brantford.

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