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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fresno, CA (2026)

Top 50 of 65 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

14 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 Fresno: The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fresno 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 Fresno at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation734.9★ (181)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Law Office of Sam Salhab734.9★ (171)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Mitchell Law Group, Inc.724.8★ (152)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4The Law Office Of Rick Horowitz714.9★ (68)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5The Law Office of Brian C. Andritch704.9★ (53)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Law Offices of Gerald Schwab, Jr.684.8★ (25)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer674.7★ (15)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Law Offices of David Chesley675.0★ (11)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9John Abel Law Office665.0★ (9)FresnoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Pittman & Oleson, GP | Criminal Law and Post Conviction Attorneys665.0★ (8)FresnoOpen 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 Fresno, 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 65 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.

  2. #2 Law Office of Sam Salhab

    Based in Fresno

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 171 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 171 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2445 Capitol St Ste 140, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Law Office of Sam Salhab(559) 412-9888

  3. #3 Mitchell Law Group, Inc.

    Based in Fresno

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 152 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 152 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    334 W Shaw Ave A, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Mitchell Law Group, Inc.(559) 222-2424

  8. #8 Law Offices of David Chesley

    Based in Fresno

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5588 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Law Offices of David Chesley(559) 365-7055

  9. #9 John Abel Law Office

    Based in Fresno

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    191 W Shaw Ave #208, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for John Abel Law Office(559) 321-1977

  10. #10 Pittman & Oleson, GP | Criminal Law and Post Conviction Attorneys

    Based in Fresno

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2014 Tulare St Ste 300, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Pittman & Oleson, GP | Criminal Law and Post Conviction Attorneys(559) 475-8386

  12. #12 Coimbra Law Firm

    Based in Fresno

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5588 N Palm Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Coimbra Law Firm(800) 290-5055

  13. #13 Law Office of Adam Said Awad

    Based in Fresno

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    790 W Shaw Ave #340, Fresno, CA 93704
    View profile for Law Office of Adam Said Awad(559) 900-5336

  14. #14 Madera Law Center

    Based in Madera, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    324 W Yosemite Ave, Madera, CA 93637
    View profile for Madera Law Center(559) 661-4000

  15. #15 Ramirez Law Firm, Inc.

    Based in Hanford, 30 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 309 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 309 Google reviews
    Address
    211 W Ivy St, Hanford, CA 93230
    View profile for Ramirez Law Firm, Inc.(559) 750-5075

  16. #16 Erin Ormonde

    Based in Fresno

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    2115 Kern St #101, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Erin Ormonde(559) 268-7617

  18. #18 Sawl Law Group Inc

    Based in Fresno

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 187 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 187 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2150 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Sawl Law Group Inc(559) 205-7757

  19. #19 The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker

    Based in Fresno

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 136 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 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1236 M St, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for The Law Office of Jonathan Rooker(559) 266-5555

  21. #21 Law Office of Najda Kazarian

    Based in Fresno

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 89 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 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1401 Fulton St Ste 906, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Law Office of Najda Kazarian(559) 365-8973

  22. #22 Miles A. Harris, Esq.

    Based in Fresno

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 85 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 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2115 Kern St #101m, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Miles A. Harris, Esq.(980) 412-2701

  23. #23 Hammerschmidt Law Corporation

    Based in Fresno

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 37 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 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2445 Capitol St Ste 215, Fresno, CA 93721
    View profile for Hammerschmidt Law Corporation(559) 233-5333

  24. #24 Wapner Jones, PC

    Based in Fresno

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 39 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 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1040 E Herndon Ave Ste. 202, Fresno, CA 93720
    View profile for Wapner Jones, PC(559) 266-8604

Top 50 of 65 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 Fresno, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Castro Law Group, PC494.5★ (26)In Fresno
27KC Law495.0★ (19)In Fresno
28Days Law Firm494.9★ (19)In Fresno
29Brandon Lee Law494.8★ (20)In Fresno
30Law Offices of Tina M. Barberi, PC483.7★ (28)In Fresno
31Schweitzer & Davidian484.8★ (26)6 mi
32The Law Offices of Richard A. Beshwate, Jr.484.8★ (14)In Fresno
33Valley Defense Law - DUI Lawyer Fresno & Criminal Defense485.0★ (22)6 mi
34Law Office of Roger Nuttall483.4★ (33)In Fresno
35LOS ABOGADOS DEL VALLE475.0★ (7)In Fresno
36Ernest Scott Kinney, Attorney At Law475.0★ (7)In Fresno
37Mark Broughton, PC474.5★ (8)In Fresno
38The Law Office of Scott Levy, Inc.475.0★ (452)In Fresno
39Law Office of Laura M. Boyd472.6★ (19)In Fresno
40The Law Office of Martin H. Gamulin465.0★ (5)In Fresno
41Carlos Navarrete Law Firm464.8★ (93)29 mi
42Law Office Of Joshua Powers464.3★ (4)In Fresno
43E. Marshall Hodgkins465.0★ (3)In Fresno
44Shouse Law Group452.0★ (4)In Fresno
45Ralph Torres Attorney at Law453.3★ (3)In Fresno
46Roger Law · Bonakdar Law Firm454.9★ (238)In Fresno
47The Law Offices Of Michael L Elder443.8★ (4)9 mi
48The Moreno Law Group424.7★ (86)In Fresno
49Richard Ciummo & Associates422.9★ (18)22 mi
50Law Office of Kevin G. Little424.7★ (79)In Fresno

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fresno

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 Fresno: questions

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

14 on this list post 24/7 hours, including The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation, Law Office of Sam Salhab, Mitchell Law Group, Inc., The Law Office Of Rick Horowitz and The Law Office of Brian C. Andritch.

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

The Caine Law Firm, Professional Corporation is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Fresno 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 Fresno

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 65 criminal defense lawyers serving Fresno.

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