72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Pierce, FL (2026)
Top 50 of 75 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
24 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 Fort Pierce: Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fort Pierce 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee | 72 | 5.0★ (113) | Fort Pierce | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices | 70 | 5.0★ (316) | Stuart, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Fort Pierce Criminal Lawyer Jonathan Jay Kirschner | 70 | 4.7★ (60) | Fort Pierce | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Simko Law Group | 68 | 5.0★ (19) | Fort Pierce | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Sercombe Law : DUI and Criminal Defense | 67 | 4.9★ (65) | Vero Beach, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | The Law Office Of Mark Orr | 67 | 4.3★ (20) | Fort Pierce | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Dadan Law Firm | 67 | 4.8★ (65) | Vero Beach, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Roegiers Law | 67 | 4.9★ (106) | Palm City, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | Musca Law | 67 | 5.0★ (42) | Vero Beach, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices | 66 | 5.0★ (22) | Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Fort Pierce now
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- #1Call (772) 464-1991
#1Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 113 Google reviews
- #2Call (772) 888-8888
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 316 Google reviews
- #3Call (772) 489-8501
#3Fort Pierce Criminal Lawyer Jonathan Jay Kirschner
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 60 Google reviews
- #4Call (772) 206-0422
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 19 Google reviews
- #5Call (772) 453-2929
#5Sercombe Law : DUI and Criminal Defense
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 65 Google reviews
- #6Call (772) 465-8500
Open 24/7 · 4.3 from 20 Google reviews
- #7Call (772) 579-2771
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 65 Google reviews
- #8Call (772) 266-3088
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 106 Google reviews
The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fort Pierce, 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 75 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.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 Roegiers Law
Based in Palm City, 20 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#9 Musca Law
Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 11 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Pierce
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 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.
#15 Dadan Law Firm
Based in Fort Pierce
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Simko Law Group
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 12 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Musca Law
Based in Stuart, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 19 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Saint Lucie, 10 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stuart, 18 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vero Beach, 14 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Stone & Stone
Based in Fort Pierce
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Top 50 of 75 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.
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fort Pierce
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are |
Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fort Pierce: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Fort Pierce are open 24/7?
24 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee, Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices, Fort Pierce Criminal Lawyer Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Simko Law Group and Sercombe Law : DUI and Criminal Defense.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Fort Pierce, FL?
Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee is #1, with an LFR Score of 72 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 75 criminal defense lawyers serving Fort Pierce.