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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Gulf Shores, AL (2026)

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

3 of the 34 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 Gulf Shores: Tolley Law, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Tolley Law674.3★ (11)Gulf ShoresOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Robert A. Dees, P.A.674.9★ (91)Pensacola, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Harold D. Callaway III634.7★ (108)Gulf ShoresOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Brett Anderson Law - Fairhope515.0★ (183)Fairhope, 23 mi away—
5Orange Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer - J. M. Copeland515.0★ (64)Foley, 11 mi away—
6Angela L Walker PC Law Office504.6★ (48)Foley, 11 mi away—
7Christopher D. Salter, P.C.495.0★ (33)Foley, 11 mi away—
8JP Coleman Law, LLC, Attorneys at Law494.5★ (111)Daphne, 22 mi away—
9Jonathan C. McCardle, Attorney at Law, LLC494.8★ (78)Fairhope, 23 mi away—
10Parker C. Johnston, Attorney at Law, LLC485.0★ (9)Gulf Shores—

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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 34 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gulf Shores, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gulf Shores

    #1 Tolley Law

    Based in Gulf Shores

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1229 Gulf Shores Pkwy #201, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
    View profile for Tolley Law(251) 321-2636

  2. #2 Robert A. Dees, P.A.

    Based in Pensacola, 30 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 91 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 91 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1620 W Garden St, Pensacola, FL 32502
    View profile for Robert A. Dees, P.A.(850) 439-0999

  3. #3 Harold D. Callaway III

    Based in Gulf Shores

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    24821 Commercial Ave #5, Orange Beach, AL 36561
    View profile for Harold D. Callaway III(251) 609-3303

  4. #4 Brett Anderson Law - Fairhope

    Based in Fairhope, 23 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 183 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 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8335 Gayfer Rd Ext, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Brett Anderson Law - Fairhope(251) 752-4529

  5. #5 Orange Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer - J. M. Copeland

    Based in Foley, 11 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 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 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 S McKenzie St Ste 127, Foley, AL 36535
    View profile for Orange Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer - J. M. Copeland(251) 545-3637

  6. #6 Angela L Walker PC Law Office

    Based in Foley, 11 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 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 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    307 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
    View profile for Angela L Walker PC Law Office(251) 970-2575

  7. #7 Christopher D. Salter, P.C.

    Based in Foley, 11 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    307 S McKenzie St #201, Foley, AL 36535
    View profile for Christopher D. Salter, P.C.(251) 747-9134

  9. #9 Jonathan C. McCardle, Attorney at Law, LLC

    Based in Fairhope, 23 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 78 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 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    561 Fairhope Ave Ste 202 e, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Jonathan C. McCardle, Attorney at Law, LLC(251) 501-2101

  11. #11 Pascal Bruijn, Criminal Defense Lawyer, LLC

    Based in Fairhope, 23 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 55 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 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8335 Gayfer Rd Ext Ste A, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Pascal Bruijn, Criminal Defense Lawyer, LLC(251) 652-8447

  13. #13 Mitzi Johnson-Theodoro LLC

    Based in Fairhope, 22 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22881 AL-59, Robertsdale, AL 36567
    View profile for Mitzi Johnson-Theodoro LLC(251) 947-7000

  14. #14 The Law Office of James M. Burns

    Based in Foley, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 S McKenzie St #201, Foley, AL 36535
    View profile for The Law Office of James M. Burns(850) 457-6002

  19. #19 Kopesky & Britt

    Based in Fairhope, 23 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    455 Magnolia Ave Ste C1, Fairhope, AL 36532
    View profile for Kopesky & Britt(251) 928-9900

  21. #21 Law Office of John W. Cowling

    Based in Daphne, 26 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2119 E Relham Dr, Loxley, AL 36551
    View profile for Law Office of John W. Cowling(251) 947-7667

  22. #22 Beck Defense

    Based in Daphne, 27 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    816 Manci Ave, Daphne, AL 36526
    View profile for Beck Defense(251) 307-5562

  23. #23 Kesling Law Firm

    Based in Foley, 11 mi away

    40/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    307 S McKenzie St Ste 114, Foley, AL 36535
    View profile for Kesling Law Firm(205) 799-0056

  25. #25 Pearce Law Firm

    Based in Foley, 11 mi away

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 S Juniper St, Foley, AL 36535
    View profile for Pearce Law Firm(251) 971-2676

All 34 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Gulf Shores, ranks 26 to 34
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26James K. Lambert Attorney at Law385.0★ (41)23 mi
27The Collier Law Firm, LLC384.9★ (13)11 mi
28Daniel H Craven PC384.2★ (5)In Gulf Shores
29Law Offices of Brian A Dasinger375.0★ (9)11 mi
30Scully Law, P.C.364.2★ (36)27 mi
31Foley Attorney J. Russell "Rusty" Pigott352.3★ (6)11 mi
32Sweet Law Firm, PC353.9★ (24)27 mi
33Raines Law Firm344.5★ (8)23 mi
34Coumanis & York, PC325.0★ (5)28 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gulf Shores

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 Gulf Shores: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Gulf Shores are open 24/7?

3 on this list post 24/7 hours: Tolley Law, Robert A. Dees, P.A. and Harold D. Callaway III.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Gulf Shores, AL?

Tolley Law is #1, with an LFR Score of 67 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Gulf Shores 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 Gulf Shores

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 34 criminal defense lawyers serving Gulf Shores.

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