66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ingersoll, ON (2026)
40 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
7 of the 40 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 Ingersoll: DeMelo Heathcote, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ingersoll 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeMelo Heathcote | 66 | 4.6★ (44) | London, 29 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Nicola Circelli Law | 66 | 5.0★ (30) | London, 31 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Aitken Robertson Professional Corporation | 66 | 4.8★ (32) | London, 30 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers - London, ON | 65 | 4.9★ (240) | London, 29 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | IQBAL LAW - Family Lawyer | 62 | 4.5★ (10) | London, 33 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Elizabeth Ferris Law (Criminal) | 61 | 4.2★ (5) | London, 31 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Kruse Law | 57 | 4.6★ (66) | London, 32 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Snow Lawyers Professional Corporation | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | London, 31 km away | — |
| 9 | Cake Criminal Defence | 50 | 4.9★ (171) | London, 37 km away | — |
| 10 | Velox Law Professional Corporation | 49 | 5.0★ (38) | Woodstock, 15 km away | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Ingersoll now
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.
- #1Call (519) 204-7966
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 44 Google reviews
- #2Call (519) 601-9977
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 30 Google reviews
- #3Call (519) 488-6496
#3Aitken Robertson Professional Corporation
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 32 Google reviews
- #4Call (519) 645-6969
#4Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers - London, ON
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 240 Google reviews
- #5Call (289) 652-0529
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 10 Google reviews
- #6Call (519) 639-5493
#6Elizabeth Ferris Law (Criminal)
Open 24/7 · 4.2 from 5 Google reviews
- #7Call (519) 649-6666
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 66 Google reviews
The 40 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ingersoll, 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.
Based in London, 31 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 30 km away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 29 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 33 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in London, 31 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#7 Kruse Law
Based in London, 32 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London, 37 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 15 km away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 X-Copper
Based in London, 29 km away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 30 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford, 38 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Dobson Law
Based in Woodstock, 15 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 O’Hara Law
Based in London, 30 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 30 km away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 31 km away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in St. Thomas, 38 km away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 29 km away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 40 km away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 273 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 40 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Venables Criminal Defence | 41 | 5.0★ (23) | 30 km |
| 27 | Amin Law Professional Corporation | 41 | 4.9★ (113) | 29 km |
| 28 | Ticket Defenders | 40 | 4.8★ (43) | 15 km |
| 29 | Jim Dean Law Professional Corporation | 40 | 4.7★ (83) | 28 km |
| 30 | Keli D. Mersereau Criminal Law Office | 39 | 4.5★ (24) | 38 km |
| 31 | Van Drunen Criminal Defence | 39 | 4.9★ (18) | 39 km |
| 32 | Ko Bhamra Criminal Law Office | 37 | 4.3★ (6) | 30 km |
| 33 | Sean Safa Criminal Lawyer | 37 | 3.7★ (15) | 43 km |
| 34 | Stafford Associates Criminal Law Office | 36 | 5.0★ (5) | 38 km |
| 35 | Fair Michael | 36 | 4.6★ (26) | 38 km |
| 36 | Circelli Law | 34 | 3.7★ (12) | 31 km |
| 37 | Christopher Uwagboe, Barrister & Solicitor | 34 | 4.9★ (7) | 31 km |
| 38 | Pentz David Law Office | 34 | 4.3★ (12) | 38 km |
| 39 | Cudmore Law Office | 33 | 5.0★ (4) | 30 km |
| 40 | Nicholson Smith & Partners LLP | 33 | 4.5★ (4) | 30 km |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ingersoll
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are |
Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ingersoll: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Ingersoll are open 24/7?
7 on this list post 24/7 hours, including DeMelo Heathcote, Nicola Circelli Law, Aitken Robertson Professional Corporation, Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers - London, ON and IQBAL LAW - Family Lawyer.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Ingersoll, ON?
DeMelo Heathcote is #1, with an LFR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ingersoll 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 Ingersoll
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 criminal defense lawyers serving Ingersoll.