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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Johnstown, CO (2026)

Top 50 of 105 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

23 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 Johnstown: Bruno Lilly LeClere, PLLC, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Johnstown 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 Johnstown at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Bruno Lilly LeClere, PLLC684.5★ (104)Greeley, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Roselle & Breitigam, P.C.674.7★ (87)Fort Collins, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Martin & Reed, LLC674.7★ (55)Greeley, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4The Harrell Law Firm, PLLC674.9★ (33)Loveland, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5The Leier Law Office LLC674.9★ (81)Fort Collins, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Colorado Lawyer Team664.5★ (23)Loveland, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Colorado Lawyer Team654.5★ (44)Fort Collins, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8The Savela Law Firm PC654.9★ (63)Boulder, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Ragab Law Firm, P.C.644.7★ (73)Boulder, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Bruno Lilly LeClere, PLLC (Fort Collins)644.6★ (21)Fort Collins, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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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 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Johnstown, 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 105 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 Johnstown

    Based in Greeley, 11 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 104 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 104 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3459 W 20th St Ste 223-A, Greeley, CO 80634
  2. Based in Fort Collins, 16 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 87 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 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    155 Boardwalk Dr Ste 400, Fort Collins, CO 80525
  3. Based in Greeley, 13 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    800 8th Ave #202, Greeley, CO 80631
  4. Based in Loveland, 10 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1302 Cleveland Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
  5. Based in Fort Collins, 20 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 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 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    405 Mason Ct #115B, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  6. Based in Loveland, 8 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3553 Clydesdale Pkwy Ste 104, Loveland, CO 80538
  7. Based in Fort Collins, 19 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 44 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 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1205 W Elizabeth St Unit k, Fort Collins, CO 80521
  8. Based in Boulder, 27 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 63 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 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3825 Iris Ave, Boulder, CO 80301
  9. Based in Boulder, 30 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 73 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 73 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    507 Canyon Blvd Ste 101, Boulder, CO 80302
  10. Based in Fort Collins, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    123 N College Ave Ste 211, Fort Collins, CO 80524
  11. Based in Westminster, 30 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 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 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1490 W 121st Ave Ste 102, Westminster, CO 80234
  12. Based in Boulder, 30 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    820 Pearl St Ste H, Boulder, CO 80302
  13. Based in Fort Collins, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    155 Boardwalk Dr Ste 400, Fort Collins, CO 80525
  14. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    155 Boardwalk Dr Ste 400, Fort Collins, CO 80525
  15. Based in Boulder, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4845 Pearl E Cir #101, Boulder, CO 80301
  16. Based in Boulder, 29 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4770 Baseline Rd Ste 200, Boulder, CO 80303
  17. Based in Boulder, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4450 Arapahoe Ave #100, Boulder, CO 80303
  18. Based in Boulder, 29 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Broadway Suites Building, 1942 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302
  19. Based in Boulder, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4450 Arapahoe Ave #100, Boulder, CO 80303
  20. Based in Greeley, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1503 9th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
  21. Based in Fort Collins, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 Boardwalk Dr #6b, Fort Collins, CO 80525
  22. Based in Longmont, 16 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    717 5th Ave, Longmont, CO 80501

Top 50 of 105 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 Johnstown, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Watkins Law Firm LLC505.0★ (449)28 mi
27McAdams Law Office LLC505.0★ (94)13 mi
28Sarah Schielke - The Life & Liberty Law Office504.8★ (80)10 mi
29Haltzman Law Firm504.9★ (178)20 mi
30Rick Silver Law LLC505.0★ (136)19 mi
31Law Offices of Robert E. Ray494.6★ (108)13 mi
32Cummings & Petrone Criminal Defense Law Firm495.0★ (124)20 mi
33Smith & Weidinger, P.L.L.C.495.0★ (3)29 mi
34Peek Goldstone494.5★ (45)7 mi
35Percifield Law485.0★ (83)20 mi
36O'Malley Law Office, P.C.484.8★ (87)19 mi
37Eric A. Sunness, Attorney at Law, LLC484.9★ (67)20 mi
38Merson Law Office, LLC484.7★ (51)15 mi
39Rachel A. Michael474.7★ (66)19 mi
40Datz Law Firm475.0★ (88)27 mi
41Stout Law Firm474.3★ (42)13 mi
42The Law Office of Nathan P. Hansen, LLC475.0★ (42)19 mi
43Mertes Law474.9★ (33)17 mi
44Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith465.0★ (25)16 mi
45Peek Goldstone464.7★ (49)21 mi
46Steven Louth Law Offices464.6★ (80)27 mi
47Starkovich Law, LLC464.1★ (9)6 mi
48Brad Allin - DUI Law Office454.6★ (26)20 mi
49Samuelson Law, PC454.8★ (22)19 mi
50Fischer Law Group, P.C.454.4★ (25)19 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Johnstown

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 Johnstown: questions

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

23 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Bruno Lilly LeClere, PLLC, Roselle & Breitigam, P.C., Martin & Reed, LLC, The Harrell Law Firm, PLLC and The Leier Law Office LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Johnstown, CO?

Bruno Lilly LeClere, PLLC is #1, with an LFR Score of 68 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Johnstown 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 Johnstown

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 105 criminal defense lawyers serving Johnstown.