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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Griffin, GA (2026)

49 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

7 of the 49 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 Griffin: Richard D.C. Schrade, Jr., Attorney, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Griffin 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 Griffin at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Richard D.C. Schrade, Jr., Attorney684.8★ (131)McDonough, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Thomas S. Barton: Attorney At Law674.8★ (119)Stockbridge, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3The Abbott Law Firm674.5★ (98)McDonough, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4George C. Creal Jr.614.6★ (13)Forest Park, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5The Foster Firm594.7★ (550)College Park, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Robert James Trial Attorneys534.6★ (21)Riverdale, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines, Injury Accident Lawyers534.5★ (15)Fayetteville, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8The Joyner Law Firm554.6★ (22)Fayetteville, 19 mi away—
9Scott Turner Law Group523.8★ (13)Riverdale, 22 mi away—
10Dwayne C. Singleton LLC: Dwayne Singleton504.0★ (134)GriffinSat · Evenings

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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 49 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Griffin, 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.

  3. #3 The Abbott Law Firm

    Based in McDonough, 16 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 Woodruff St, McDonough, GA 30253
    View profile for The Abbott Law Firm(404) 514-5900

  4. #4 George C. Creal Jr.

    Based in Forest Park, 27 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    720 Main St, Forest Park, GA 30297
    View profile for George C. Creal Jr.(770) 961-5511

  5. #5 The Foster Firm

    Based in College Park, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 550 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 550 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1895 Phoenix Blvd #110, College Park, GA 30349
    View profile for The Foster Firm(404) 559-8325

  6. #6 Robert James Trial Attorneys

    Based in Riverdale, 23 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    804 Commerce Blvd Ste A27, Riverdale, GA 30296
    View profile for Robert James Trial Attorneys(678) 831-9714

  7. #7 Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines, Injury Accident Lawyers

    Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Beckett Ln Ste 402, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    View profile for Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines, Injury Accident Lawyers(678) 972-1521

  8. #8 The Joyner Law Firm

    Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    288 GA-314 Ste B, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    View profile for The Joyner Law Firm(770) 473-1758

  9. #9 Scott Turner Law Group

    Based in Riverdale, 22 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ 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.

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    7651 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
    View profile for Scott Turner Law Group(770) 477-1210

  10. #10 Dwayne C. Singleton LLC: Dwayne Singleton

    Based in Griffin

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–8 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1115 Zebulon Rd Ste A, Griffin, GA 30224
    View profile for Dwayne C. Singleton LLC: Dwayne Singleton(404) 407-5655

  12. #12 The Harding Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Griffin

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    113 E Solomon St, Griffin, GA 30223
    View profile for The Harding Law Firm, LLC(770) 229-4578

  13. #13 Miller, North and Brill

    Based in McDonough, 15 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 101 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 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253
    View profile for Miller, North and Brill(770) 515-0951

  15. #15 The Frey Law Firm

    Based in Riverdale, 20 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 Lee St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
    View profile for The Frey Law Firm(770) 676-1431

  16. #16 Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC

    Based in Fairburn, 25 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 32 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 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1015 Tyrone Rd Suite 620, Tyrone, GA 30290
    View profile for Sanchez Hayes & Associates, LLC(770) 692-5020

  17. #17 The Sellers Law Firm LLC

    Based in Griffin

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 209 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    306 S 5th St, Griffin, GA 30224
    View profile for The Sellers Law Firm LLC(770) 415-9848

  18. #18 Manning Peace, LLC

    Based in Peachtree City, 23 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    153 Senoia Rd, Peachtree City, GA 30269
    View profile for Manning Peace, LLC(678) 833-3777

  19. #19 W. Matt Roberts, P.C.

    Based in McDonough, 15 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Macon St Ste b, McDonough, GA 30253
    View profile for W. Matt Roberts, P.C.(678) 814-4455

  20. #20 Tucker & Associates Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Peachtree City, 21 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    112 Governors Square Suite B, Peachtree City, GA 30269
    View profile for Tucker & Associates Law Firm, LLC(770) 473-4194

  22. #22 Leon Hicks, Attorney At Law

    Based in Fayetteville, 19 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    194 S Main St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
    View profile for Leon Hicks, Attorney At Law(770) 471-5001

  25. #25 Slepian & Schwartz

    Based in Peachtree City, 21 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 362 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 362 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    42 Eastbrook Bend, Peachtree City, GA 30269
    View profile for Slepian & Schwartz(770) 486-1220

All 49 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Griffin, ranks 26 to 49
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The English Law Group LLC414.9★ (43)In Griffin
27Peachtree Law Group Larry Melnick Attorney413.7★ (3)20 mi
28Brown, Barbour, & Thrailkill, P.C.404.6★ (256)18 mi
29Sullivan & Ogletree PC394.4★ (31)In Griffin
30James W Studdard & Associates394.2★ (5)20 mi
31Beck Owen & Murray394.2★ (28)In Griffin
32Smith Welch Webb & White LLC394.4★ (129)15 mi
33The Clifton Law Firm, LLC385.0★ (74)21 mi
34Joseph M. Todd, P.C.384.5★ (110)20 mi
35Law Office of M. Byron Morgan374.8★ (60)20 mi
36Ballard Law Office374.5★ (58)18 mi
37Anitra R Price, P.C.364.0★ (87)19 mi
38Law Office of Michelle R. Clark, LLC364.4★ (32)19 mi
39John B. Tucker354.0★ (65)22 mi
40CCC Fingerprinting Services LLC353.8★ (182)28 mi
41The Law Office of Skyler A. Taylor, P.C.354.7★ (24)22 mi
42Sanderson Law, PC353.8★ (29)18 mi
43Stearns-Montgomery & Proctor354.0★ (22)18 mi
44The Law Offices of Vernon H. Smith III354.4★ (22)20 mi
45Andre Sailers and Associates354.6★ (21)21 mi
46John B. Miller & Associates, P.C.332.7★ (30)21 mi
47Brandon A Cline, Esq., LLC332.6★ (68)21 mi
48Law Office of R. Andres Marierose313.0★ (6)22 mi
49The Just Attorney305.0★ (4)29 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Griffin

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 Griffin: questions

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

7 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Richard D.C. Schrade, Jr., Attorney, Thomas S. Barton: Attorney At Law, The Abbott Law Firm, George C. Creal Jr. and The Foster Firm.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Griffin, GA?

Richard D.C. Schrade, Jr., Attorney is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Griffin 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 Griffin

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 49 criminal defense lawyers serving Griffin.

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