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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

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

6 of the 32 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 Corpus Christi: Dunham & Jones, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Dunham & Jones744.9★ (364)Corpus ChristiOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Law Office of Ira Z. Miller694.9★ (34)Corpus ChristiOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Perkins & Perkins Law665.0★ (390)Corpus ChristiOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Lemanski Law Offices. The Law Office of Scott F. Cactus Lemanski625.0★ (83)Corpus ChristiOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5The Best Law Firm, PLLC624.8★ (83)Corpus ChristiOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Carabin Shaw PC545.0★ (33)Rockport, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Rios Law604.5★ (17)Corpus Christi—
8Robert J. Gonzalez, Attorney At Law555.0★ (228)Corpus Christi—
9Law Office of Phillip W. Goff554.9★ (258)Corpus Christi—
10Law Office of John D. Garcia, PLLC534.9★ (84)Corpus Christi—

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The 32 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi

    #1 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Corpus Christi

    74/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 364 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 364 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 N Shoreline Blvd Suite 908, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(361) 888-8888

  2. #2 Law Office of Ira Z. Miller

    Based in Corpus Christi

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 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 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5656 S Staples St Ste 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
    View profile for Law Office of Ira Z. Miller(361) 200-0013

  3. #3 Perkins & Perkins Law

    Based in Corpus Christi

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 390 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 390 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2203 Baldwin Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
    View profile for Perkins & Perkins Law(361) 853-2120

  4. #4 Lemanski Law Offices. The Law Office of Scott F. Cactus Lemanski

    Based in Corpus Christi

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2300 Baldwin Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
    View profile for Lemanski Law Offices. The Law Office of Scott F. Cactus Lemanski(361) 888-4545

  5. #5 The Best Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Corpus Christi

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2203 Baldwin Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
    View profile for The Best Law Firm, PLLC(833) 322-2378

  6. #6 Carabin Shaw PC

    Based in Rockport, 28 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2734 TX-35 BUS, Rockport, TX 78382
    View profile for Carabin Shaw PC(361) 301-2502

  7. #7 Rios Law

    Based in Corpus Christi

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    622 S Tancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Rios Law(361) 510-5806

  9. #9 Law Office of Phillip W. Goff

    Based in Corpus Christi

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 258 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 258 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5151 Flynn Pkwy Ste 412S, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
    View profile for Law Office of Phillip W. Goff(361) 592-4357

  11. #11 Cassidy & Olivarez

    Based in Corpus Christi

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 76 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 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    413 N Tancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Cassidy & Olivarez(361) 887-2965

  12. #12 Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC

    Based in Corpus Christi

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    722 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
    View profile for Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC(361) 888-6968

  13. #13 Law Office of Kyle Hoelscher

    Based in Corpus Christi

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 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–Tue 10:15 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10:15 AM–3 PM · Fri 10:15 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 S Tancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Law Office of Kyle Hoelscher(361) 434-0814

  14. #14 Hamilton Grant PC

    Based in Corpus Christi

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 N Shoreline Blvd #703, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Hamilton Grant PC(361) 760-1111

  15. #15 Klein Law, PLLC

    Based in Corpus Christi

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 N Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Klein Law, PLLC(361) 452-3583

  16. Based in Corpus Christi

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    921 N Chaparral St Ste 208, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Barrett Legal, PLLC(361) 542-4295

  17. #17 Flynn Law Firm

    Based in Robstown, 8 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Flynn Law Firm(361) 232-2012

  18. #18 The Burkett Law Firm

    Based in Corpus Christi

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    538 S Tancahua St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for The Burkett Law Firm(361) 738-5548

  19. #19 The Torres Law Firm

    Based in Corpus Christi

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1122 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
    View profile for The Torres Law Firm(361) 881-9500

  20. #20 Bourlon Law Firm

    Based in Corpus Christi

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 121 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    822 Kinney St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Bourlon Law Firm(361) 289-6040

  21. #21 Koch Law Firm

    Based in Corpus Christi

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3 PM · Sun 9:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5117 Williams Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
    View profile for Koch Law Firm(361) 446-2636

  23. #23 Law Office of Bianca A. Medina-Rodriguez

    Based in Corpus Christi

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    715 S. Tancahua (Front-Main Office, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for Law Office of Bianca A. Medina-Rodriguez(361) 400-2927

  24. #24 A. Gonzalez Law Firm P.L.L.C

    Based in Corpus Christi

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    924 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
    View profile for A. Gonzalez Law Firm P.L.L.C(361) 882-6600

  25. #25 Downing Gilliam Law, PLLC

    Based in Rockport, 28 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2808 Traylor Blvd, Rockport, TX 78382
    View profile for Downing Gilliam Law, PLLC(361) 557-0277

All 32 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Corpus Christi, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bonilla & Chapa, P.C.404.2★ (41)In Corpus Christi
27Law Offices of Laura Allison Ramos404.0★ (42)In Corpus Christi
28The Law Office of Sandra Eastwood394.1★ (23)In Corpus Christi
29Gale Law Group, PLLC393.4★ (41)In Corpus Christi
30The Garza Law Firm384.4★ (7)In Corpus Christi
31Law Offices of John W Tinder374.8★ (5)In Corpus Christi
32Law Office of Irma Mendoza Sanjines364.0★ (13)11 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Corpus Christi

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 Corpus Christi: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Corpus Christi are open 24/7?

6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Dunham & Jones, Law Office of Ira Z. Miller, Perkins & Perkins Law, Lemanski Law Offices. The Law Office of Scott F. Cactus Lemanski and The Best Law Firm, PLLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Corpus Christi, TX?

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

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 32 criminal defense lawyers serving Corpus Christi.

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