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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Burton, MI (2026)

42 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

12 of the 42 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 Burton: Manley & Manley, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Burton 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 Burton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Manley & Manley744.9★ (482)Flint, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Clint W. Perryman PC734.9★ (262)Flint, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Attorney Shaun R. Marks714.9★ (101)Flint, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Law Office Of Mitchell Manwell PLLC704.9★ (82)Flint, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Roberto A. Bihar, PLLC675.0★ (167)Waterford, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Shelly McFarlane Attorney at Law675.0★ (15)Flint, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Attorney Shaun R. Marks, P.C.665.0★ (61)Waterford, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Somberg Law, PLLC664.8★ (172)Pontiac, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Davis Law Group PLLC645.0★ (6)Flint, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Small Law PLLC634.9★ (46)Pontiac, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 42 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Burton, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Burton

    #1 Manley & Manley

    Based in Flint, 4 mi away

    74/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 482 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 482 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    503 Saginaw St #800, Flint, MI 48502
    View profile for Manley & Manley(810) 238-0500

  2. #2 Clint W. Perryman PC

    Based in Flint, 4 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 262 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 262 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    601 S Saginaw St #300, Flint, MI 48502
    View profile for Clint W. Perryman PC(810) 498-2370

  3. #3 Attorney Shaun R. Marks

    Based in Flint, 4 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 101 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 101 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    653 Saginaw St #216, Flint, MI 48502
    View profile for Attorney Shaun R. Marks(866) 883-0476

  5. #5 Roberto A. Bihar, PLLC

    Based in Waterford, 26 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 167 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 167 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6557 Highland Rd Ste a, Waterford Township, MI 48327
    View profile for Roberto A. Bihar, PLLC(248) 770-8015

  7. #7 Attorney Shaun R. Marks, P.C.

    Based in Waterford, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 61 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 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5840 Lorac Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346
    View profile for Attorney Shaun R. Marks, P.C.(248) 453-2390

  8. #8 Somberg Law, PLLC

    Based in Pontiac, 30 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 172 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 172 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    35 W Huron St Suite 901, Pontiac, MI 48342
    View profile for Somberg Law, PLLC(248) 270-5979

  9. #9 Davis Law Group PLLC

    Based in Flint, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2065 Elms Rd #106, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
    View profile for Davis Law Group PLLC(810) 202-2527

  10. #10 Small Law PLLC

    Based in Pontiac, 30 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    295 W Huron St, Pontiac, MI 48341
    View profile for Small Law PLLC(248) 798-8903

  11. #11 Ben Hall Law

    Based in Owosso, 28 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    216 W Exchange St, Owosso, MI 48867
    View profile for Ben Hall Law(989) 747-4095

  12. #12 Robert F. White

    Based in Waterford, 25 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4345 Meigs Ave, Waterford Township, MI 48329
    View profile for Robert F. White(248) 674-4320

  13. #13 Ewing Law

    Based in Flint, 4 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    503 Saginaw St #519, Flint, MI 48502
    View profile for Ewing Law(810) 760-4000

  15. #15 Christine G. Strasser PC

    Based in Burton

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4053 S Lapeer Rd, Metamora, MI 48455
    View profile for Christine G. Strasser PC(810) 678-8811

  18. #18 Stamell Law, PLLC

    Based in Waterford, 18 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 54 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 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Stamell Law, PLLC(248) 970-9704

  19. #19 Tedd E. Bean Attorney at Law

    Based in Flint, 5 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10751 S Saginaw St # G, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
    View profile for Tedd E. Bean Attorney at Law(810) 695-6460

  20. #20 Olesko Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Flint, 4 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1030 S Grand Traverse St Ste 100, Flint, MI 48502
    View profile for Olesko Law Firm, PLLC(810) 620-3490

  21. #21 Bondy Law, PLLC

    Based in Novi, 28 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 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 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    522 N Main St Ste 200, Milford, MI 48381
    View profile for Bondy Law, PLLC(248) 701-8951

  22. #22 Nickola Law

    Based in Flint, 4 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1015 Church St, Flint, MI 48502
    View profile for Nickola Law(810) 767-5420

  23. #23 Young & Young Law Firm PLLC

    Based in Flint, 8 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4442 Beecher Rd, Flint, MI 48532
    View profile for Young & Young Law Firm PLLC(810) 239-6302

  25. #25 Justin Henry, Attorney at Law

    Based in Burton

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8161 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
    View profile for Justin Henry, Attorney at Law(810) 694-1211

All 42 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Burton, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Patrick L. Chatterton434.4★ (176)In Burton
27McKone Law Firm PLLC423.8★ (13)28 mi
28Zaleski Law Firm , P.C.415.0★ (462)28 mi
29Law Office of Bruce Leach PLLC414.5★ (61)2 mi
30Zerka & Vicari Attorneys at Law414.6★ (96)8 mi
31Pappadakis Anthony N404.5★ (35)In Burton
32Gary L. Berg Attorney At Law404.3★ (6)24 mi
33Clarkston Legal394.9★ (201)26 mi
34Erwin F Meiers III PC394.0★ (49)4 mi
35John J. Homola394.9★ (193)28 mi
36K.C. Baran, P.C.384.6★ (53)15 mi
37Kenneth R Tucker PC384.8★ (20)8 mi
38Simen, Figura & Parker, PLC363.4★ (10)6 mi
39Law Office of Carl Bekofske352.3★ (3)4 mi
40Terrence L. Hall, J.D. - Hall & Associates, Attorneys315.0★ (3)27 mi
41Garcia Law PLC314.7★ (3)26 mi
42Marilyn D Walker - Advocate Attorney303.0★ (4)30 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Burton

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 Burton: questions

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

12 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Manley & Manley, Clint W. Perryman PC, Attorney Shaun R. Marks, Law Office Of Mitchell Manwell PLLC and Roberto A. Bihar, PLLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Burton, MI?

Manley & Manley is #1, with an LFR Score of 74 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Burton 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 Burton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 criminal defense lawyers serving Burton.

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