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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Franklin, TN (2026)

Top 50 of 159 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 Franklin: Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Franklin 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 Franklin at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney714.9★ (229)FranklinOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2The Nesheiwat Law Firm715.0★ (190)FranklinOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Larsen Law PLLC705.0★ (134)FranklinOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Lonnie R. Hoover, Attorney694.8★ (68)FranklinOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys694.9★ (500)Nashville, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Maniatis Law PLLC674.8★ (288)Nashville, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Ridings Law Group, P.C.675.0★ (136)Nashville, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Moreland Law Firm674.9★ (63)Nashville, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney674.8★ (178)Nashville, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC.674.7★ (174)Nashville, 16 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 Franklin, 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 159 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.

  3. #3 Larsen Law PLLC

    Based in Franklin

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1284 W Main St Ste 101, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Larsen Law PLLC(615) 933-2454

  6. #6 Maniatis Law PLLC

    Based in Nashville, 20 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 288 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 Donelson Pike Ste 204, Nashville, TN 37214
    View profile for Maniatis Law PLLC(615) 366-1211

  7. #7 Ridings Law Group, P.C.

    Based in Nashville, 17 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 Union St Ste 205, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Ridings Law Group, P.C.(615) 851-1888

  8. #8 Moreland Law Firm

    Based in Nashville, 11 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Moreland Law Firm(615) 485-0901

  13. #13 NASH LAW

    Based in Nashville, 18 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 170 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 James Robertson Pkwy Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for NASH LAW(615) 212-2764

  14. Based in Nashville, 17 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Byron Pugh Legal(615) 857-3318

  15. #15 Dana McLendon Law

    Based in Franklin

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    231 Public Square Ste 300, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Dana McLendon Law(615) 437-6320

  16. #16 May & McKinney, PLLC

    Based in Nashville, 17 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for May & McKinney, PLLC(615) 256-7337

  18. #18 Himmelberg & Yager

    Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8 Cadillac Dr #3008, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Himmelberg & Yager(615) 308-5405

  19. #19 Herbert & Lux

    Based in Goodlettsville, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    140 N Main St, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
    View profile for Herbert & Lux(615) 878-5537

  20. #20 Parkerson Law

    Based in Murfreesboro, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    110 S Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Parkerson Law(615) 392-3012

  22. #22 Greg King Law Office

    Based in Nashville, 17 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    530 Church St #202, Nashville, TN 37219
    View profile for Greg King Law Office

Top 50 of 159 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 Franklin, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Raybin & Weissman Personal Injury Lawyers574.9★ (137)17 mi
27Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates575.0★ (19)5 mi
28Gates Law Office573.6★ (25)5 mi
29Paul Marsh, Attorney at Law544.8★ (39)23 mi
30Legal Powers PLLC544.9★ (509)In Franklin
31Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC544.9★ (42)25 mi
32Thomas Bailey & Associates534.5★ (74)29 mi
33Joseph L Morrissey Jr, Attorney at Law535.0★ (7)17 mi
34Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates534.8★ (19)23 mi
35Jodie A. Bell514.0★ (3)17 mi
36Law Office of Nichole Dusche504.9★ (53)In Franklin
37Michael K. Walker, Attorney at Law494.9★ (248)18 mi
38John M. Ballard - Attorney at Law495.0★ (26)In Franklin
39The Montagnino Firm495.0★ (23)In Franklin
40Law Office of Cayley J. Turrin484.5★ (33)In Franklin
41Law Office of Bryan Stephenson485.0★ (89)13 mi
42Law Offices of Amanda J. Gentry484.8★ (108)13 mi
43The Music City Defender Law Office of Cesar Arbelaez485.0★ (127)17 mi
44Bartlett Law484.9★ (188)19 mi
45William L. Pomeroy Law484.9★ (30)4 mi
46Will Tippens Law475.0★ (103)18 mi
47Brad H. Frakes, Attorney At Law474.9★ (110)17 mi
48The Craig Law Group475.0★ (10)In Franklin
49Slager Law Firm474.9★ (280)27 mi
50Lee Ofman Attorney at Law474.6★ (10)In Franklin

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Franklin

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 Franklin: questions

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

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney, The Nesheiwat Law Firm, Larsen Law PLLC, Lonnie R. Hoover, Attorney and Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Franklin, TN?

Jonathan W. Turner, Attorney is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Franklin 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?

24 of the 25 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Franklin

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 159 criminal defense lawyers serving Franklin.

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