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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Covina, CA (2026)

Top 50 of 667 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 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 Covina: Lucero, PC, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Covina 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 Covina at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Lucero, PC684.9★ (104)La Verne, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Damas Law684.9★ (113)El Monte, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Poseidon Defense A.P.C.685.0★ (201)Fullerton, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4SoCal Defense Lawyer685.0★ (43)West Covina, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Manshoory Law Group685.0★ (385)Los Angeles, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Newman & Allen684.9★ (337)Rancho Cucamonga, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Office of Daniel Deng 邓洪律师事务所674.9★ (114)Rosemead, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8The Miller Law Group674.9★ (166)Pasadena, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9MrsDemeanor.com a DBA of the Law Office of Jansi Muradyan Duarte APC675.0★ (235)La Cañada Flintridge, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10The Criminal And DUI Guys - Criminal Defense Attorneys -675.0★ (166)Rancho Cucamonga, 17 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 Covina, 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 667 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Covina

    Based in La Verne, 7 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2220 3rd St, La Verne, CA 91750
  2. Based in El Monte, 8 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11033 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731
  3. Based in Fullerton, 14 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1440 N Harbor Blvd #260, Fullerton, CA 92835
  4. Based in West Covina, 2 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1050 Lakes Dr #225, West Covina, CA 91790
  5. Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 385 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    660 S Figueroa St Ste 1888, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  6. Based in Rancho Cucamonga, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10737 Laurel St Ste 100, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  7. Based in Pasadena, 15 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16 N Marengo Ave Ste 610, Pasadena, CA 91101
  8. Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 240 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    633 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  9. Based in San Gabriel, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    201 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776
  10. Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 187 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    626 Wilshire Blvd Suite 460, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  11. Based in Santa Fe Springs, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 121 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12631 Imperial Hwy. Ste F120, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
  12. Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 216 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1200 Wilshire Blvd #615, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  13. Based in Pasadena, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    78 Orange Pl, Pasadena, CA 91105
  14. Based in Orange, 21 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 168 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    333 City Blvd W Ste 1750, Orange, CA 92868
  15. Based in Glendale, 22 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 N Central Ave #610, Glendale, CA 91203

Top 50 of 667 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 Covina, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Chambers & Ball665.0★ (156)24 mi
27Kraut Law Group Criminal & DUI Lawyers664.7★ (311)25 mi
28Law Offices of David Chesley665.0★ (11)1 mi
29DUI Attorney Los Angeles654.9★ (296)28 mi
30Record Expungement Attorney654.9★ (172)24 mi
31The Leventhal Firm654.8★ (70)15 mi
32Alimouri & Alimouri | Trial Lawyers654.5★ (94)15 mi
33Leah Legal | Pasadena Criminal Attorney654.8★ (56)14 mi
34Michael & Associates Criminal Defense Attorneys655.0★ (47)15 mi
35Kolacia Law Firm655.0★ (68)18 mi
36Law Offices of Paul E. Antill653.9★ (31)5 mi
37The Law Offices of Matthew Cargal654.9★ (44)15 mi
38McCready Law Group654.8★ (186)25 mi
39The Law Offices Of Glew & Kim654.9★ (124)24 mi
40Law Office of Neeraj D. Singh, APC655.0★ (71)21 mi
41Nicholas Rosenberg654.9★ (78)21 mi
42Wallin & Klarich - Criminal Defense Attorneys - West Covina Office655.0★ (8)3 mi
43Bryan R. Kazarian DUI Lawyers655.0★ (32)14 mi
44Hurwitz Law Group, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney655.0★ (116)25 mi
45Law Office of Wais Azami | OC Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer655.0★ (88)23 mi
46The Law Offices of Veronica T. Barton654.9★ (85)22 mi
47Manuelian Law Firm655.0★ (65)21 mi
48Shawky Law655.0★ (31)15 mi
49Wallin & Klarich - Criminal Defense Attorneys - Tustin Office654.6★ (177)24 mi
50Chudnovsky Law - Criminal & DUI Lawyers644.9★ (77)22 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Covina

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 Covina: questions

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

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Lucero, PC, Damas Law, Poseidon Defense A.P.C., SoCal Defense Lawyer and Manshoory Law Group.

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

Lucero, PC is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Covina 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 Covina

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 667 criminal defense lawyers serving Covina.