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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Ledyard, CT (2026)

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

10 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 Ledyard: Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ledyard 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 Ledyard at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys714.9★ (118)New London, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC704.8★ (82)Norwich, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Marin & Murphy Law Firm675.0★ (106)South Kingstown, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Attorney Peter Calo665.0★ (68)South Kingstown, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC664.9★ (9)New London, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC644.0★ (5)Norwich, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Mission Focus Legal Group645.0★ (114)LedyardOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq.615.0★ (7)Narragansett, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC614.3★ (9)Killingly Center, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Inman & Tourgee574.7★ (94)Coventry, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 40 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ledyard, 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 Ledyard

    #1 Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Based in New London, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 118 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 118 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    400 Bayonet St Ste 304, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys(860) 865-0252

  2. #2 Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC

    Based in Norwich, 7 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 82 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 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    82 Chelsea Harbor Dr Ste 2, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC(888) 384-4673

  3. #3 Marin & Murphy Law Firm

    Based in South Kingstown, 28 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 106 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 106 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    36 S County Commons Way Unit c-3 rear, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    View profile for Marin & Murphy Law Firm(401) 594-8001

  4. #4 Attorney Peter Calo

    Based in South Kingstown, 28 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 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 68 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    35 S County Commons Way #D8, South Kingstown, RI 02879
    View profile for Attorney Peter Calo(401) 286-8477

  8. #8 S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq.

    Based in Narragansett, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 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
    140 Point Judith Rd Unit 28, Narragansett, RI 02882
    View profile for S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq.(401) 861-1155

  10. #10 Inman & Tourgee

    Based in Coventry, 27 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1500 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
    View profile for Inman & Tourgee(401) 823-9200

  13. #13 Law Office of Adam G. Northup

    Based in Narragansett, 18 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    220 Richmond Townhouse Rd #2, Richmond, RI 02812
    View profile for Law Office of Adam G. Northup(401) 321-2400

  14. #14 Beebe & O'Neil

    Based in Norwich, 8 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    335 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for Beebe & O'Neil(860) 255-4055

  16. #16 Melissa Larsen Attorney at Law

    Based in North Kingstown, 28 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 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 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1130 Ten Rod Rd Ste F203, North Kingstown, RI 02852
    View profile for Melissa Larsen Attorney at Law(401) 218-0862

  17. #17 The Law Office of Jerome Paun

    Based in Willimantic, 21 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
    View profile for The Law Office of Jerome Paun(860) 455-4202

  18. #18 Synodi & Videll

    Based in Waterford, 9 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    65 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    View profile for Synodi & Videll(860) 447-3220

  19. #19 Law Offices Of Andrew J. Cates

    Based in Ledyard

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    93 Shennecossett Rd Ste 108, Groton, CT 06340
    View profile for Law Offices Of Andrew J. Cates(860) 522-7044

  22. #22 Michael Cozzolino Law Firm

    Based in Westerly, 11 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    80 Beach St, Westerly, RI 02891
    View profile for Michael Cozzolino Law Firm(401) 596-9000

  23. #23 RANDALL A ORTEGA ATTORNEY AT LAW

    Based in Norwich, 7 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Chelsea Harbor Dr, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for RANDALL A ORTEGA ATTORNEY AT LAW(860) 889-6333

  24. #24 Law Offices of Gregg W Wagman

    Based in New London, 8 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    70 Howard St C, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Law Offices of Gregg W Wagman(860) 444-0100

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.

criminal defense lawyers in Ledyard, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26O'Brien & Simones405.0★ (37)9 mi
27Traystman & Coric, LLC404.6★ (39)7 mi
28Brodeur Law Firm, LLC405.0★ (14)In Ledyard
29Basilica Law Firm384.7★ (12)7 mi
30Law Office Of T J Morelli-Wolfe PC374.3★ (12)8 mi
31Sarantopoulos & Sarantopoulos LLC374.7★ (64)26 mi
32H.L.Pina Law375.0★ (8)7 mi
33Ansell Laben Law Offices, LLC365.0★ (5)7 mi
34Michael P. Lynch Law Office364.0★ (8)11 mi
35The Law Offices of Sean C. Donohue, LLC355.0★ (3)7 mi
36Cloutier and Cassella355.0★ (12)21 mi
37Bates & Roper PC344.5★ (8)22 mi
38Law Firm of Sean E. Donlan345.0★ (6)22 mi
39Brigham & Kulig, LLC333.6★ (10)26 mi
40Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP324.2★ (5)27 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ledyard

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 Ledyard: questions

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

10 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC, Marin & Murphy Law Firm, Attorney Peter Calo and Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Ledyard, CT?

Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Ledyard 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 Ledyard

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 criminal defense lawyers serving Ledyard.

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