68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 127 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 Brentwood, CA (2026)
Top 50 of 97 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
22 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 Brentwood: Law Office of Derek R. Ewin, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood 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 | Law Office of Derek R. Ewin | 68 | 5.0★ (127) | Walnut Creek, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Gil Somera | 66 | 4.8★ (54) | Stockton, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Pleasanton Office | 65 | 4.9★ (41) | Pleasanton, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Gorelick Law Office | 65 | 4.9★ (29) | Pleasanton, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law | 65 | 4.8★ (74) | Fairfield, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed San Ramon | 64 | 4.7★ (25) | San Ramon, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC | 64 | 4.6★ (21) | Dublin, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | 1-800-NoCuffs | 63 | 4.6★ (19) | Walnut Creek, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers | 63 | 4.9★ (35) | Hayward, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | Law Office Of Matthew Fregi | 63 | 4.6★ (10) | Pittsburg, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Brentwood 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 (925) 205-6718
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 127 Google reviews
- #2Call (209) 956-1234
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 54 Google reviews
- #3Call (925) 290-6912
#3Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Pleasanton Office
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 41 Google reviews
- #4Call (925) 847-3006
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 29 Google reviews
- #5Call (707) 486-0647
#5Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 74 Google reviews
- #6Call (925) 940-4341
#6Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed San Ramon
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 25 Google reviews
- #7Call (925) 414-2200
#7Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 21 Google reviews
- #8Call (925) 940-6914
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 19 Google reviews
The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood, 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 97 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.
#2 Gil Somera
Based in Stockton, 20 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasanton, 21 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ 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 Pleasanton, 20 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ 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 Fairfield, 29 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Ramon, 19 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ 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 Dublin, 20 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 20 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hayward, 28 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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 Pittsburg, 15 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Stockton, 21 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 20 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 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 Martinez, 25 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Manteca, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 21 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Stockton, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Fairfield, 29 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Vera Law Office
Based in Fairfield, 29 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 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.
#19 Pereira Law
Based in Stockton, 19 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stockton, 20 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Coimbra Law Firm
Based in Stockton, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Amin Law
Based in Pleasanton, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Ashe* & Ramirez
Based in Bay Point, 14 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Martinez, 25 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 7 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 Pleasanton, 20 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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.
Top 50 of 97 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.
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood
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 Brentwood: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood are open 24/7?
22 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Law Office of Derek R. Ewin, Gil Somera, Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Pleasanton Office, Gorelick Law Office and Laina T. Chikhani, Attorney at Law.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Brentwood, CA?
Law Office of Derek R. Ewin is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brentwood 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 Brentwood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 97 criminal defense lawyers serving Brentwood.