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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Greater Northdale, FL (2026)

Top 50 of 327 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 Greater Northdale: Carlson | Hayslett PA, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Greater Northdale 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 Greater Northdale at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Carlson | Hayslett PA714.9★ (950)Clearwater, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A.714.9★ (571)Tampa, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3The Matassini Law Firm704.9★ (434)Tampa, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Pearlman Trial Group704.9★ (598)Clearwater, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Hersem Law705.0★ (245)Tampa, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Carlson | Hayslett PA704.9★ (270)Tampa, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Carlson | Hayslett PA694.9★ (329)New Port Richey, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Bernhardt Riley, Attorneys at Law, PLLC694.7★ (428)Palm Harbor, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9J. Kevin Hayslett | DUI Attorney and Criminal Defense Lawyer694.9★ (342)Clearwater, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Escobar, Michaels & Associates694.7★ (231)Tampa, 11 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 Greater Northdale, 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 327 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Greater Northdale

    #1 Carlson | Hayslett PA

    Based in Clearwater, 16 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 950 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 950 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    250 N Belcher Rd. Ste 102, Clearwater, FL 33765
    View profile for Carlson | Hayslett PA(727) 219-2272

  3. #3 The Matassini Law Firm

    Based in Tampa, 11 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2811 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
    View profile for The Matassini Law Firm(813) 680-3004

  4. #4 Pearlman Trial Group

    Based in Clearwater, 15 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2274 FL-580, Clearwater, FL 33763
    View profile for Pearlman Trial Group(727) 618-7425

  5. #5 Hersem Law

    Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1550 W Cleveland St Suite 9, Tampa, FL 33606
    View profile for Hersem Law(813) 251-7291

  6. #6 Carlson | Hayslett PA

    Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    601 N Ashley Dr #1100-1007, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Carlson | Hayslett PA(813) 473-6132

  7. #7 Carlson | Hayslett PA

    Based in New Port Richey, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7614 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653
    View profile for Carlson | Hayslett PA(727) 223-1224

  11. #11 Fernandez Law Group

    Based in Tampa, 11 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    506 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
    View profile for Fernandez Law Group(813) 489-3222

  13. #13 Barnwell Law, PLLC

    Based in Land O' Lakes, 7 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16703 Early Riser Ave Suite 530, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
    View profile for Barnwell Law, PLLC(813) 922-8435

  16. #16 Musca Law

    Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    606 E Madison St Ste 110, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Musca Law(813) 362-5623

  17. #17 Wilcox Law

    Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    620 E Twiggs St Ste 304, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Wilcox Law(813) 940-4300

  18. #18 Buda Law

    Based in Tampa, 11 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3002 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33609
    View profile for Buda Law(813) 322-2832

  19. #19 Carlson | Hayslett PA

    Based in Spring Hill, 25 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 572 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 572 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5323 Spring Hill Dr, Spring Hill, FL 34606
    View profile for Carlson | Hayslett PA(352) 247-4946

  20. #20 O’Brien Hatfield

    Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    511 W Bay St Ste 330, Tampa, FL 33606
    View profile for O’Brien Hatfield(813) 440-2347

  21. #21 Reep Law Firm

    Based in Clearwater, 15 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2274 FL-580 Suite B, Clearwater, FL 33763
    View profile for Reep Law Firm(727) 330-6502

  23. #23 Elsea Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Tampa, 12 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    806 E Jackson St Ste. 3, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Elsea Law Firm, P.A.(813) 451-8583

Top 50 of 327 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 Greater Northdale, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sammis Law Firm674.4★ (172)11 mi
27Smith & Eulo Law Firm: Criminal Defense Lawyers674.6★ (122)12 mi
28Scriven Law, P.A.674.7★ (92)11 mi
29Hunt Law | Tampa Criminal Defense675.0★ (66)12 mi
30Morris Law Firm, P.A.674.9★ (295)24 mi
31OA Law Firm674.7★ (81)11 mi
32King Law Group675.0★ (77)14 mi
33Jessica C. Fernandez, P.A.674.9★ (51)10 mi
34Blake & Dorsten, P.A.674.9★ (115)18 mi
35Brian Palacios Law - Criminal & DUI Attorney674.9★ (59)12 mi
36James Falls, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A.675.0★ (50)12 mi
37Mike G Law - Criminal Defense Attorney674.6★ (78)11 mi
38Sanchez Vaughn, Trial Lawyers674.9★ (56)12 mi
39Vento Law Firm675.0★ (42)10 mi
40Marc N. Pelletier674.8★ (127)18 mi
41The Rickman Law Firm674.7★ (65)12 mi
42No Cuffs Tampa665.0★ (44)12 mi
43The Law Office of Chris Beardslee665.0★ (44)11 mi
44Carlson Hayslett P.A.665.0★ (182)25 mi
45Law Office of W.F. "Casey" Ebsary, Jr.665.0★ (41)12 mi
46Pallegar Law, P.A.665.0★ (38)10 mi
47Safir Injury & Criminal Defense Law664.9★ (213)25 mi
48Plotnick Law Offices664.9★ (166)23 mi
49Law Offices of Jeff Paulk664.8★ (51)12 mi
50St Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys665.0★ (189)26 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Greater Northdale

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 Greater Northdale: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Greater Northdale are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Carlson | Hayslett PA, Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A., The Matassini Law Firm, Pearlman Trial Group and Hersem Law.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Greater Northdale, FL?

Carlson | Hayslett PA is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Greater Northdale 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 Greater Northdale

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 327 criminal defense lawyers serving Greater Northdale.

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