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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Havre de Grace, MD (2026)

Top 50 of 76 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 Havre de Grace: Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech685.0★ (22)Havre de GraceOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Scheuerman Law, LLC684.9★ (394)Essex, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Shepard Law654.9★ (127)Towson, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Grote Law LLC645.0★ (63)Cockeysville, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5T. Wray McCurdy, P.A.644.6★ (58)Essex, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Kirk Seaman, LLC615.0★ (12)Towson, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Rice Law594.9★ (109)Bel Air, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Parker, Pallett, Slezak & Russell, LLC584.8★ (199)Carney, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Portner & Shure, P.A.584.9★ (85)Bel Air, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Maronick Law LLC584.9★ (75)Bel Air, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace, 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 76 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.

  2. #2 Scheuerman Law, LLC

    Based in Essex, 26 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 394 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    106 N Marlyn Ave, Essex, MD 21221
    View profile for Scheuerman Law, LLC(443) 589-6254

  3. #3 Shepard Law

    Based in Towson, 29 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    303 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Shepard Law(410) 648-4008

  4. #4 Grote Law LLC

    Based in Cockeysville, 30 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    57 W Timonium Rd Ste 105A, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for Grote Law LLC(443) 589-5831

  5. #5 T. Wray McCurdy, P.A.

    Based in Essex, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Eastern Blvd, Essex, MD 21221
    View profile for T. Wray McCurdy, P.A.(410) 834-8466

  6. #6 Kirk Seaman, LLC

    Based in Towson, 30 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    222 Bosley Ave c2, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Kirk Seaman, LLC(410) 837-6077

  7. #7 Rice Law

    Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    25 W Courtland St #203, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Rice Law(410) 844-4666

  9. #9 Portner & Shure, P.A.

    Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3 Vale Rd Ste 100, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Portner & Shure, P.A.(410) 995-1515

  10. #10 Maronick Law LLC

    Based in Bel Air, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 Thomas St Lower Level, Bel Air, MD 21014
    View profile for Maronick Law LLC(443) 381-6247

  12. #12 Ryan Law LLC

    Based in Bel Air, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16a Bel Air S Pkwy Suite 202, Bel Air, MD 21015
    View profile for Ryan Law LLC(443) 640-9917

  15. #15 Rice Law

    Based in Baltimore, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 121 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6914 Holabird Ave Ste A, Baltimore, MD 21222
    View profile for Rice Law(410) 288-2900

  16. #16 Albers & Associates

    Based in Cockeysville, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9515 Deereco Rd #500, Timonium, MD 21093
    View profile for Albers & Associates(410) 927-5717

  19. #19 Portner & Shure, P.A.

    Based in Towson, 29 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Olympic Pl #900, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Portner & Shure, P.A.(410) 995-1515

  20. #20 Maronick Law, LLC

    Based in Towson, 29 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    210 W Pennsylvania Ave Ste 100, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Maronick Law, LLC(443) 296-5791

  21. #21 Ruben Law Firm

    Based in Dundalk, 29 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1101 North Point Blvd #126, Dundalk, MD 21224
    View profile for Ruben Law Firm(410) 766-4044

  22. #22 Bordner Law, PLLC

    Based in Cockeysville, 30 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    215 Old Padonia Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
    View profile for Bordner Law, PLLC(443) 439-8672

  24. #24 Seger Law Firm

    Based in Towson, 30 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 West Road, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Seger Law Firm(717) 965-6742

  25. #25 Lavenstein Law

    Based in Towson, 29 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    409 Washington Ave Suite 909, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for Lavenstein Law(410) 340-0606

Top 50 of 76 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 Havre de Grace, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Law Office of Howard A. Brucker, LLC494.7★ (24)In Havre de Grace
27The Law Office of Cynthia Christiani495.0★ (145)22 mi
28The Law Offices of Richard K. Scott, LLC485.0★ (293)29 mi
29The Law Office of Shimon Kafka485.0★ (238)29 mi
30Howard Greenberg, Attorney at Law, LLC474.9★ (38)14 mi
31The Law Office of Douglas R. Dolan, LLC454.7★ (13)14 mi
32John A. Goodman455.0★ (11)14 mi
33Jason R. Antoine, Attorney at Law454.6★ (83)29 mi
34Rollins Law Group435.0★ (4)15 mi
35The Law Office of Howard A. Brucker, LLC434.7★ (33)27 mi
36DUI & Defense Team425.0★ (8)26 mi
37Atkinson Law425.0★ (4)14 mi
38The Law Office of Benjamin S. Gifford IV414.6★ (9)30 mi
39DUI & Defense Law Firm415.0★ (7)29 mi
40The Tully Firm, LLC414.0★ (10)29 mi
41Law Offices of Christopher M. Marts, P.C.412.3★ (3)14 mi
42The Isak Law Firm404.9★ (134)14 mi
43Turnbull Brockmeyer Law Group404.9★ (740)30 mi
44Albers & Associates384.8★ (209)29 mi
45Samuel L Curry Law Office384.0★ (4)29 mi
46Jack Ryan Terziu, Esq.385.0★ (85)24 mi
47Barnes, O'Donnell & Moore384.4★ (63)15 mi
48Powerhouse Law, LLC384.5★ (49)15 mi
49Angelos Legal Group374.9★ (114)30 mi
50Baltimore Law Firm Cohen | Harris374.8★ (115)29 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace

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 Havre de Grace: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech, Scheuerman Law, LLC, Shepard Law, Grote Law LLC and T. Wray McCurdy, P.A..

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Havre de Grace, MD?

Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Havre de Grace 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 Havre de Grace

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 76 criminal defense lawyers serving Havre de Grace.

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