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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in College Station, TX (2026)

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

6 of the 20 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 College Station: The Law Office of Craig M. Greaves, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in College Station 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 College Station at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1The Law Office of Craig M. Greaves745.0★ (1,343)Bryan, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2The Greening Law Group734.9★ (391)College StationOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Shane Phelps Law704.9★ (155)Bryan, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4James, Reynolds, Ask & Kleinschmidt695.0★ (89)Bryan, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Dunham & Jones694.5★ (92)Bryan, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Brian Foley Law PLLC - College Station Criminal Defense Attorney - DWI Attorney675.0★ (31)Bryan, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7The Law Office of Mark Maltsberger563.8★ (9)Bryan, 4 mi away—
8Law Office of Michele P. Esparza555.0★ (3)Bryan, 4 mi away—
9Rick Davis & Associates515.0★ (109)Bryan, 4 mi away—
10Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney514.7★ (80)College Station—

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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 20 emergency criminal defense lawyers in College Station, 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.

  2. #2 The Greening Law Group

    Based in College Station

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 391 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 391 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1105 University Dr E Ste 104, College Station, TX 77840
    View profile for The Greening Law Group(979) 779-2000

  3. #3 Shane Phelps Law

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 155 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 155 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    400 N Washington Ave, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Shane Phelps Law(979) 775-4100

  5. #5 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Bryan, 2 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 92 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 92 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3000 Briarcrest Dr #101, Bryan, TX 77802
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(979) 333-3333

  6. #6 Brian Foley Law PLLC - College Station Criminal Defense Attorney - DWI Attorney

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    404-B E 27th St, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Brian Foley Law PLLC - College Station Criminal Defense Attorney - DWI Attorney(979) 500-3328

  9. #9 Rick Davis & Associates

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 109 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 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    504 E 27th St, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Rick Davis & Associates(979) 779-4357

  11. #11 The Law Office of Jay Granberry

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    409 E 26th St, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for The Law Office of Jay Granberry(979) 353-6632

  12. #12 Andreski Law Firm

    Based in College Station

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    307 Arguello Dr, College Station, TX 77840
    View profile for Andreski Law Firm(979) 485-9954

  13. #13 Law Office of Paula E. Silva

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 56 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 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    307 S Main St Ste 100, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Law Office of Paula E. Silva(979) 775-1780

  14. #14 Flanigan Law Firm

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 N Main St # C, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Flanigan Law Firm(979) 822-2746

  15. #15 Spiegelhauer Law

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 E 27th St #302, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Spiegelhauer Law(979) 450-7250

  16. #16 Casaretto Law Group, PLLC

    Based in College Station

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3206 Longmire Dr Ste E, College Station, TX 77845
    View profile for Casaretto Law Group, PLLC(866) 529-8397

  17. #17 Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C.

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    40/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    308 E 27th St, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C.(979) 559-3599

  19. #19 Matt Barton Law Firm

    Based in Bryan, 4 mi away

    37/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 N Main St, Bryan, TX 77803
    View profile for Matt Barton Law Firm(979) 777-4336

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in College Station

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 College Station: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in College Station are open 24/7?

6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including The Law Office of Craig M. Greaves, The Greening Law Group, Shane Phelps Law, James, Reynolds, Ask & Kleinschmidt and Dunham & Jones.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in College Station, TX?

The Law Office of Craig M. Greaves is #1, with an LFR Score of 74 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in College Station 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?

20 of the 20 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for College Station

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 20 criminal defense lawyers serving College Station.

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