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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Brookside, DE (2026)

Top 50 of 83 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

18 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 Brookside: Ciccarelli Law Offices, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brookside 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 Brookside at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Ciccarelli Law Offices704.9★ (407)West Chester, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Saadzoi Law705.0★ (417)Drexel Hill, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Latoison Law694.9★ (381)Drexel Hill, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Beeson Law, LLC695.0★ (212)West Chester, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5DiCindio Law, LLC695.0★ (217)West Chester, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Skinner Law Firm674.9★ (114)West Chester, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Office of Steven F. O'Meara664.8★ (103)Drexel Hill, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Michael W. Modica, Attorney at Law664.0★ (42)Wilmington, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Fienman Defense LLC665.0★ (66)Springfield, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC654.9★ (70)Drexel Hill, 25 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 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brookside, 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 83 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 Brookside

    #1 Ciccarelli Law Offices

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 407 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 407 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    304 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
    View profile for Ciccarelli Law Offices(610) 692-8700

  2. #2 Saadzoi Law

    Based in Drexel Hill, 25 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 417 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 417 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    115 W State St #403, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Saadzoi Law(610) 566-5956

  3. #3 Latoison Law

    Based in Drexel Hill, 25 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 381 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 381 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8 S Plum St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Latoison Law(610) 999-1439

  4. #4 Beeson Law, LLC

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 212 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 212 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    117 W Gay St #300, West Chester, PA 19380
    View profile for Beeson Law, LLC(484) 790-1239

  5. #5 DiCindio Law, LLC

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 217 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 217 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    29 S Walnut St, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for DiCindio Law, LLC(610) 486-3458

  6. #6 Skinner Law Firm

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    105 E Evans St Ste D, West Chester, PA 19380
    View profile for Skinner Law Firm(610) 708-1352

  9. #9 Fienman Defense LLC

    Based in Springfield, 25 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 66 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 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    119 N Olive St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Fienman Defense LLC(610) 910-8663

  11. #11 Law Office of Vincent J. Caputo

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 53 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 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    212 W Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380
    View profile for Law Office of Vincent J. Caputo(610) 696-7422

  12. #12 Giribaldi Law

    Based in Drexel Hill, 25 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 58 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 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    117 N Olive St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Giribaldi Law(610) 891-8303

  14. #14 The Law Office of Richard Zemble

    Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    824 N Market St Ste 412, Wilmington, DE 19801
    View profile for The Law Office of Richard Zemble(302) 377-4471

  16. #16 Law Offices of Heather J. Mattes

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    105 S High St 3rd Floor, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Law Offices of Heather J. Mattes(610) 431-7900

  17. #17 Simon Hyde Law

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 S Darlington St, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Simon Hyde Law(484) 886-4271

  18. #18 Bellwoar Kelly, LLP

    Based in West Chester, 21 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    126 W Miner St #1, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Bellwoar Kelly, LLP(610) 314-7066

  21. #21 Benari Law Group

    Based in Springfield, 25 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 477 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 477 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1 Veterans Sq. #200, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Benari Law Group(610) 566-1006

  22. #22 Jason R. Antoine, Attorney at Law

    Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1702 Kirkwood Hwy Ste 102, Wilmington, DE 19805
    View profile for Jason R. Antoine, Attorney at Law(302) 482-4802

  23. #23 John Deckers

    Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 N King St #303, Wilmington, DE 19801
    View profile for John Deckers(302) 656-9850

  24. #24 Thomas A. Foley, Attorney At Law

    Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1905 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
    View profile for Thomas A. Foley, Attorney At Law(302) 658-3077

  25. #25 John S Malik Law Office

    Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 37 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 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
    View profile for John S Malik Law Office(302) 427-2247

Top 50 of 83 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 Brookside, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ciarrocchi Law474.9★ (74)25 mi
27Benari Law Group474.9★ (49)21 mi
28Omnis Law Group, LLC475.0★ (41)21 mi
29James H. Bonner, Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer464.6★ (73)25 mi
30Law Offices of Amanda L. H. Brinton LLC463.8★ (20)11 mi
31Daniel J. Yarnall, Criminal Defense Attorney465.0★ (30)21 mi
32The Law Office of Benjamin S. Gifford IV464.6★ (9)9 mi
33Peter W. Veith Esq., P.A.464.0★ (14)11 mi
34Sheridan Lawyers454.7★ (31)21 mi
35Bauer & Wigginton L.L.C.455.0★ (33)25 mi
36Law Firm of Alexander Silow454.5★ (30)21 mi
37Saagar B. Shah, Esq. P.A.454.5★ (11)13 mi
38Ferrara & Haley Attorneys454.9★ (8)11 mi
39Gregory M. Johnson Attorney at Law454.0★ (9)11 mi
40Rollins Law Group455.0★ (4)7 mi
41Malloy Law Office454.6★ (36)25 mi
42Kevin O'Neill Law444.3★ (29)25 mi
43The Law Office of Howard A. Brucker, LLC444.7★ (24)21 mi
44Strand Law Offices, LLC445.0★ (11)21 mi
45Minster & Facciolo432.6★ (5)12 mi
46The Moscow Firm434.6★ (9)21 mi
47C. Curtis Norcini, Esq.434.8★ (8)21 mi
48Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A.432.7★ (6)15 mi
49Schrom and Shaffer, P.C.435.0★ (9)25 mi
50Noone & Borger, LLC423.9★ (7)21 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brookside

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 Brookside: questions

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

18 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Ciccarelli Law Offices, Saadzoi Law, Latoison Law, Beeson Law, LLC and DiCindio Law, LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Brookside, DE?

Ciccarelli Law Offices is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Brookside 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 Brookside

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 83 criminal defense lawyers serving Brookside.

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