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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Decatur, AL (2026)

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

8 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 Decatur: Allen R. Stoner, Attorney at Law, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Decatur 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 Decatur at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Allen R. Stoner, Attorney at Law714.7★ (102)DecaturOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys694.8★ (599)Huntsville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Law Offices Of Segal & Segal694.9★ (400)Huntsville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys644.5★ (20)Athens, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Ward Law LLC645.0★ (36)Huntsville, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Ferguson & Ferguson Attorneys at Law614.8★ (66)DecaturOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Office of Mitchell J. Howie574.9★ (141)Huntsville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Ferguson & Ferguson Attorneys at Law574.8★ (133)Huntsville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Edward L. Alley, P.C.494.9★ (91)Athens, 14 mi away—
10George Flowers, Attorney at Law484.9★ (160)Huntsville, 24 mi away—

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Decatur, 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.

  3. #3 Law Offices Of Segal & Segal

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 400 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 400 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    706 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Law Offices Of Segal & Segal(256) 533-4529

  5. #5 Ward Law LLC

    Based in Huntsville, 23 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2225 Drake Ave SW Ste 8, Huntsville, AL 35805
    View profile for Ward Law LLC(256) 578-7729

  9. #9 Edward L. Alley, P.C.

    Based in Athens, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 91 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 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    123 N Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
    View profile for Edward L. Alley, P.C.(256) 434-1096

  10. #10 George Flowers, Attorney at Law

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 160 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 160 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1813 University Dr Ste 103, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for George Flowers, Attorney at Law(256) 210-1100

  11. #11 Brian M. White

    Based in Decatur

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    219 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601
    View profile for Brian M. White(256) 355-1100

  12. #12 Cumberworth Law, P.C.

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Lowe Ave SE Ste 3B, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Cumberworth Law, P.C.(256) 314-9017

  13. #13 NXTSTEP Criminal Law

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for NXTSTEP Criminal Law(256) 534-8799

  14. #14 The Law Office of Brian E. Beck

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Jefferson St S Ste 200, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for The Law Office of Brian E. Beck(256) 539-0096

  15. #15 Robin Carter Wolfe, Attorney at Law

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 Holmes Ave NE Ste 100-A, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Robin Carter Wolfe, Attorney at Law(256) 539-4441

  16. #16 Lampley Joe N

    Based in Huntsville, 25 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1330 Washington St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Lampley Joe N(256) 535-2226

  17. #17 Morgan Law Firm

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 West Side Square #725, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Morgan Law Firm(256) 519-8782

  18. #18 Christine Frieder, Attorney at Law LLC

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2319 Market Pl SW Ste c, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Christine Frieder, Attorney at Law LLC(256) 397-8797

  19. #19 Castro Law Firm LLC

    Based in Athens, 13 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    Athens, AL 35612
    View profile for Castro Law Firm LLC(256) 233-6343

  20. #20 Spencer Wright Law Firm LLC

    Based in Huntsville, 25 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 Meridian St N Ste 16, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Spencer Wright Law Firm LLC(256) 551-1151

  21. #21 Hicks and Pope, Attorneys at Law

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Hicks and Pope, Attorneys at Law(256) 539-6501

  22. #22 The Hawkins Law Firm

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Boulevard S SW Ste 104, Huntsville, AL 35802
    View profile for The Hawkins Law Firm(256) 502-4444

  23. #23 Caleb W. Ballew, Lawyer

    Based in Huntsville, 24 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:15 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    115 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
    View profile for Caleb W. Ballew, Lawyer(256) 533-1667

  24. #24 Belser Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Decatur

    40/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    219 Moulton St E, Decatur, AL 35601
    View profile for Belser Law Firm, LLC(256) 656-3839

  25. #25 Cauthen & Cauthen

    Based in Decatur

    40/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    217 Moulton Street East, Post Office Box 1702, Decatur, AL 35602
    View profile for Cauthen & Cauthen(256) 353-1691

All 50 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 Decatur, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jonathan D. Watson, Attorney at Law404.8★ (26)In Decatur
27Ogle Law Firm, LLC404.7★ (25)In Decatur
28White and Iverson, LLC394.2★ (25)In Decatur
29John M. Totten, PC394.7★ (77)14 mi
30Yarbrough Law Firm384.9★ (130)24 mi
31John E. Mays, Attorney at Law384.0★ (17)In Decatur
32NXTSTEP Family Law, P.C.384.8★ (135)24 mi
33Johnston Moore & Weston374.5★ (122)24 mi
34Latham Moffatt, P.C. Attorneys at Law374.5★ (31)14 mi
35The Moore Firm, LLC374.9★ (50)24 mi
36Shannon Moore364.8★ (52)24 mi
37Harlan D. Mitchell, Legal Services LLC364.2★ (23)14 mi
38Richard Jensen Criminal Defense Attorney363.5★ (11)25 mi
39Matthew Dermody Attorney at Law365.0★ (37)24 mi
40Melissa Miller Law Firm L.L.C.364.6★ (49)24 mi
41Wake Law Firm, LLC355.0★ (28)24 mi
42Jarvinen & Balch LLC355.0★ (10)15 mi
43McDaniel & McDaniel LLC354.5★ (28)24 mi
44John R. Campbell, Attorney at Law354.1★ (40)24 mi
45Larry R. Marsili Attorney At Law344.8★ (16)24 mi
46Elissa Green Attorney at Law344.4★ (17)24 mi
47Tina R McDonald Attorney At Law334.0★ (11)24 mi
48Heatherly Law Firm LLC324.0★ (7)24 mi
49Eric Adams Attorney At Law325.0★ (4)24 mi
50Rachel Murphy Morgan, Attorney At law312.3★ (6)24 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Decatur

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 Decatur: questions

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

8 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Allen R. Stoner, Attorney at Law, Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys, Law Offices Of Segal & Segal, Crumbley-Blackwell-Price Attorneys and Ward Law LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Decatur, AL?

Allen R. Stoner, Attorney at Law is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Decatur 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 Decatur

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 50 criminal defense lawyers serving Decatur.

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