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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in High Point, NC (2026)

Top 50 of 101 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

6 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 High Point: Attorney Jason Aycoth, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in High Point 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 High Point at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Attorney Jason Aycoth685.0★ (82)Greensboro, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Clint Dorman655.0★ (58)Clemmons, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A.654.4★ (47)Winston-Salem, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4The Law Office of Graham Holt644.3★ (18)Greensboro, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC564.7★ (61)Winston-Salem, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6King Law554.7★ (45)Winston-Salem, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Jack Mariann Green Jr- Attorney at Law605.0★ (22)High Point—
8Clifford Andrew C574.8★ (25)Greensboro, 14 mi away—
9David B. Smith554.7★ (14)Greensboro, 14 mi away—
10Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC534.9★ (765)Greensboro, 15 mi awaySat

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in High Point, 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 101 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in High Point

    #1 Attorney Jason Aycoth

    Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    436 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for Attorney Jason Aycoth(336) 390-2180

  2. #2 Clint Dorman

    Based in Clemmons, 23 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 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 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4235 Gardenspring Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
    View profile for Clint Dorman(336) 972-9439

  3. #3 Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A.

    Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A.(336) 515-6552

  4. #4 The Law Office of Graham Holt

    Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    301 S Elm St Ste 501, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for The Law Office of Graham Holt(336) 501-2001

  6. #6 King Law

    Based in Winston-Salem, 19 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1373 Westgate Center Dr #100, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for King Law(336) 396-9208

  8. #8 Clifford Andrew C

    Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    415-B W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for Clifford Andrew C(336) 574-2788

  9. #9 David B. Smith

    Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    100 S Elm St #520, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for David B. Smith(336) 574-2533

  10. #10 Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC

    Based in Greensboro, 15 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 765 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 765 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Lawndale Dr Ste 105, Greensboro, NC 27408
    View profile for Law Office of Tony Huynh, PLLC(336) 355-7023

  12. #12 Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law

    Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 587 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 587 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    317 S Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law(336) 379-0539

  13. #13 McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan

    Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 785 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 785 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1133 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan(336) 485-4907

  14. #14 Nixon Law Offices, PA

    Based in High Point

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 138 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 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 E Lexington Ave Suite 100, High Point, NC 27262
    View profile for Nixon Law Offices, PA(336) 885-5959

  15. #15 Huggins Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Greensboro, 15 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 364 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 364 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    826 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for Huggins Law Firm, P.C.(336) 281-2008

  16. #16 McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan

    Based in Greensboro, 15 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 474 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 474 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    328 E Market St Ste 120, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for McMinn, Fradin, Gray & Logan(336) 360-5528

  17. #17 Gates Bryan

    Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    102 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Gates Bryan(336) 724-0082

  18. #18 McElwee Law Firm

    Based in Winston-Salem, 17 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 308 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 308 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 W 5th St Ste 800 PMB 8, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for McElwee Law Firm(336) 995-0060

  19. #19 Kreider Attorneys at Law

    Based in Thomasville, 7 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    550 Old Raleigh Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
    View profile for Kreider Attorneys at Law(336) 550-1210

  20. #20 Aberle & Connolly, PLLC

    Based in Greensboro, 14 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 193 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 193 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 S Greene St Ste B12, Greensboro, NC 27401
    View profile for Aberle & Connolly, PLLC(336) 802-1090

  22. #22 Faison Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in High Point

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Faison Law Firm, PLLC(336) 338-8152

  23. #23 Eustache Law

    Based in Winston-Salem, 16 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 170 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 170 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 N Chestnut St Suite 107, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Eustache Law(336) 827-9208

  24. #24 Harkey Law Firm, PLLC.

    Based in Winston-Salem, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 140 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 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    380 Knollwood St #305, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Harkey Law Firm, PLLC.(336) 733-7767

  25. #25 Greenwood Law

    Based in Winston-Salem, 16 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 152 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 152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 Brookstown Ave #300, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
    View profile for Greenwood Law(336) 920-7415

Top 50 of 101 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 High Point, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Nixon, Doermann, and Edwards, PLLC495.0★ (77)14 mi
27Law Office of Stephen M. Ball494.8★ (123)16 mi
28Clifford and Harris Trial Lawyers495.0★ (73)14 mi
29Law Firm of Schlosser & Pritchett484.8★ (74)14 mi
30Ronald P. Butler, Attorney and Counselor at Law484.3★ (21)In High Point
31Law Offices of John J. Barrow484.9★ (54)12 mi
32Rodrick A. Rouse, Attorney at Law484.6★ (16)In High Point
33NxtGen Law Group484.7★ (76)14 mi
34McGuire & McGuire PA484.4★ (50)7 mi
35Neil A. Rankin | Attorney at Law484.7★ (89)17 mi
36Law Office of H A (Alec) Carpenter IV484.8★ (63)15 mi
37Attorney Jan Pritchett484.8★ (58)14 mi
38Beechler Tomberlin474.9★ (70)18 mi
39Minick Law, P.C.475.0★ (37)14 mi
40Jason L. Keith474.4★ (74)14 mi
41Edward H Galloway, Attorney at Law474.9★ (34)15 mi
42Leah Marie Shellberg, Attorney at Law474.7★ (7)In High Point
43Smothers Thomas W475.0★ (9)In High Point
44Coalter Law, PLLC464.8★ (33)15 mi
45Robert O'Hale464.9★ (23)14 mi
46Law Office of David E. Sherrill465.0★ (21)14 mi
47LAWSMITH, The Law Offices of J. Scott Smith, PLLC464.4★ (65)19 mi
48The Law Offices of J. Darren Byers, P.A.464.1★ (64)16 mi
49Matthew F. Altamura Attorney at Law464.8★ (43)20 mi
50Richard Dail Attorney464.0★ (8)In High Point

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in High Point

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 High Point: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in High Point are open 24/7?

6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Attorney Jason Aycoth, Clint Dorman, Grace, Tisdale & Clifton P.A., The Law Office of Graham Holt and Gerber, Green & Principe, PLLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in High Point, NC?

Attorney Jason Aycoth is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in High Point 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 High Point

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 101 criminal defense lawyers serving High Point.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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