66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 143 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 Gainesville, TX (2026)
43 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
7 of the 43 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 Gainesville: Sanjay Biswas - Denton DWI Attorney, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville 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 | Sanjay Biswas - Denton DWI Attorney | 66 | 4.9★ (143) | Denton, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense | 65 | 4.9★ (105) | Denton, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Dunham & Jones | 64 | 4.8★ (77) | Denton, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Law Office of Suzanne Stevens | 63 | 4.9★ (54) | Denton, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Vrba Law, PLLC | 63 | 4.6★ (57) | Denton, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Texas Criminal Defense Group | 61 | 4.6★ (22) | Denton, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC | 59 | 4.8★ (657) | Denton, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Randy Brooks Attorney | 51 | 4.7★ (13) | Denton, 28 mi away | — |
| 9 | Law Offices of Tim Powers | 49 | 4.7★ (672) | Denton, 28 mi away | Sat |
| 10 | Alexander & Associates | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Denton, 28 mi away | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Gainesville now
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.
- #1Call (940) 353-1334
#1Sanjay Biswas - Denton DWI Attorney
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 143 Google reviews
- #2Call (940) 600-5536
#2Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 105 Google reviews
- #3Call (817) 888-8888
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 77 Google reviews
- #4Call (940) 231-5261
#4Law Office of Suzanne Stevens
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 54 Google reviews
- #5Call (469) 240-9080
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 57 Google reviews
- #6Call (940) 240-6403
#6Texas Criminal Defense Group
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 22 Google reviews
- #7Call (940) 204-5177
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 657 Google reviews
The 43 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville, 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.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 30 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ 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 Denton, 28 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 29 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 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 Denton, 28 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 657 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 672 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 18 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 29 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Peugh Law Firm
Based in Denton, 29 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 30 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 19 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 29 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 29 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 28 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ 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 Denton, 28 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 43 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Paige McCormick | 42 | 4.9★ (12) | 28 mi |
| 27 | Underwood Law | 42 | 3.7★ (21) | 27 mi |
| 28 | Criminal Defense Attorney - John C. Rentz | 42 | 4.6★ (12) | 28 mi |
| 29 | Law Office of Patty A Tress | 42 | 4.7★ (13) | 28 mi |
| 30 | George Roland Lawyer | 41 | 5.0★ (10) | 28 mi |
| 31 | Francino Law | 41 | 4.7★ (12) | 29 mi |
| 32 | Sullivant Law Firm, PLLC | 41 | 4.9★ (50) | In Gainesville |
| 33 | The Law Office of Robert B. Frey, PLLC | 41 | 4.8★ (9) | 30 mi |
| 34 | Robertson & Moss Attorneys, LLP | 40 | 4.7★ (39) | In Gainesville |
| 35 | Christopher M. Jones Attorney | 39 | 4.0★ (11) | 29 mi |
| 36 | Ross Law Offices, P.C. | 36 | 4.8★ (75) | 29 mi |
| 37 | Law Office of John H. Nix | 35 | 4.3★ (103) | 30 mi |
| 38 | Lloyd & Associates, PLLC | 33 | 4.1★ (43) | 28 mi |
| 39 | Law Office Of Henry C. Paine, Jr. | 33 | 4.2★ (30) | 28 mi |
| 40 | Loveless & Loveless Attorneys | 33 | 4.2★ (24) | 28 mi |
| 41 | GSB LAW, PLLC - The Boling Law Firm in Denton | 33 | 4.7★ (19) | 28 mi |
| 42 | Law Office Of Brent Hill | 33 | 3.9★ (28) | 28 mi |
| 43 | Wynne Smith & Young, PLLC | 32 | 3.9★ (28) | 30 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville
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 Gainesville: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville are open 24/7?
7 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Sanjay Biswas - Denton DWI Attorney, Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense, Dunham & Jones, Law Office of Suzanne Stevens and Vrba Law, PLLC.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Gainesville, TX?
Sanjay Biswas - Denton DWI Attorney is #1, with an LFR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 43 criminal defense lawyers serving Gainesville.