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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Clovis, CA (2026)

Top 27 of 58 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

14 of the 27 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 Clovis: The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Clovis 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 Clovis at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation714.9★ (181)Fresno, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Law Office of Sam Salhab714.9★ (171)Fresno, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Mitchell Law Group, Inc.714.8★ (152)Fresno, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4The Law Office Of Rick Horowitz694.9★ (68)Fresno, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5The Law Office of Brian C. Andritch684.9★ (53)Fresno, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Law Offices of Gerald Schwab, Jr.674.8★ (25)Fresno, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Offices of David Chesley665.0★ (11)Fresno, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer664.7★ (15)Fresno, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9John Abel Law Office655.0★ (9)Fresno, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Pittman & Oleson, GP | Criminal Law and Post Conviction Attorneys645.0★ (8)Fresno, 8 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 27 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Clovis, 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 58 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 Clovis

    #1 The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation

    Based in Fresno, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 181 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 181 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1365 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
    View profile for The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation(559) 266-4529

  2. #2 Law Office of Sam Salhab

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 171 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 171 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2445 Capitol St Ste 140, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Law Office of Sam Salhab(559) 412-9888

  3. #3 Mitchell Law Group, Inc.

    Based in Fresno, 5 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 152 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 152 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    334 W Shaw Ave A, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Mitchell Law Group, Inc.(559) 222-2424

  7. #7 Law Offices of David Chesley

    Based in Fresno, 6 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5588 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Law Offices of David Chesley(559) 365-7055

  9. #9 John Abel Law Office

    Based in Fresno, 5 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    191 W Shaw Ave #208, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for John Abel Law Office(559) 321-1977

  10. #10 Pittman & Oleson, GP | Criminal Law and Post Conviction Attorneys

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 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 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2014 Tulare St Ste 300, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Pittman & Oleson, GP | Criminal Law and Post Conviction Attorneys(559) 475-8386

  11. #11 Coimbra Law Firm

    Based in Fresno, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 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
    5588 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Coimbra Law Firm(800) 290-5055

  13. #13 Law Office of Adam Said Awad

    Based in Fresno, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    790 W Shaw Ave #340, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Law Office of Adam Said Awad(559) 900-5336

  14. #14 Madera Law Center

    Based in Madera, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    324 W Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93637
    View profile for Madera Law Center(559) 661-4000

  15. #15 Erin Ormonde

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    2115 Kern St #101, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Erin Ormonde(559) 268-7617

  17. #17 Sawl Law Group Inc

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 187 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 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2150 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Sawl Law Group Inc(559) 205-7757

  18. #18 The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox

    Based in Fresno, 5 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 99 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 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    191 W Shaw Ave #209, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox(559) 222-5800

  19. #19 The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 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 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1236 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker(559) 266-5555

  20. #20 Law Office of Najda Kazarian

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 89 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 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1401 Fulton St Ste 906, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Law Office of Najda Kazarian(559) 365-8973

  21. #21 Miles A. Harris, Esq.

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 85 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 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2115 Kern St #101m, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Miles A. Harris, Esq.(980) 412-2701

  22. #22 Schweitzer & Davidian

    Based in Clovis

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    642 Pollasky Ave Ste 110, Clovis, CA 93612
    View profile for Schweitzer & Davidian(559) 206-2322

  23. #23 Valley Defense Law - DUI Lawyer Fresno & Criminal Defense

    Based in Clovis

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1261 Hoblitt Ave Ste 206, Clovis, CA 93612
    View profile for Valley Defense Law - DUI Lawyer Fresno & Criminal Defense(559) 285-1079

  24. #24 Wapner Jones, PC

    Based in Fresno, 4 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 39 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 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1040 E Herndon Ave Ste. 202, Fresno, CA 93720
    View profile for Wapner Jones, PC(559) 266-8604

  25. #25 Hammerschmidt Law Corporation

    Based in Fresno, 8 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2445 Capitol St Ste 215, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Hammerschmidt Law Corporation(559) 233-5333

Top 27 of 58 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Clovis, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Brandon Lee Law484.8★ (20)6 mi
27KC Law485.0★ (19)7 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Clovis

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 Clovis: questions

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

14 on this list post 24/7 hours, including The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation, Law Office of Sam Salhab, Mitchell Law Group, Inc., The Law Office Of Rick Horowitz and The Law Office of Brian C. Andritch.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Clovis, CA?

The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Clovis 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?

24 of the 25 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Clovis

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 58 criminal defense lawyers serving Clovis.

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