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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lincoln, CA (2026)

Top 50 of 119 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 Lincoln: Walsh Law, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Walsh Law705.0★ (201)Folsom, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Tiemann Defense694.9★ (290)El Dorado Hills, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Welch Law Firm, DUI Defense Attorneys695.0★ (68)Roseville, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Nagra Law Firm, P.C.685.0★ (145)Sacramento, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Crowell Law Offices684.8★ (225)Sacramento, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Goss Law684.9★ (172)Sacramento, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Anguiano Law - Sacramento Criminal Defense675.0★ (123)Sacramento, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8The Law Offices of Amber Bellante675.0★ (91)Sacramento, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Dbouk Law Office, P.C.665.0★ (80)Sacramento, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Crowell Law Offices665.0★ (15)Roseville, 7 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 Lincoln, 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 119 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lincoln

    #1 Walsh Law

    Based in Folsom, 17 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2230 E Bidwell St #100, Folsom, CA 95630
    View profile for Walsh Law(916) 443-1111

  2. #2 Tiemann Defense

    Based in El Dorado Hills, 21 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 290 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
    View profile for Tiemann Defense(916) 939-3900

  4. #4 Nagra Law Firm, P.C.

    Based in Sacramento, 21 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1401 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815
    View profile for Nagra Law Firm, P.C.(916) 913-1378

  5. #5 Crowell Law Offices

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 225 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1510 J St Suite 135, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Crowell Law Offices(916) 303-2800

  6. #6 Goss Law

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2000 L St #250, Sacramento, CA 95811
    View profile for Goss Law(916) 313-3133

  9. #9 Dbouk Law Office, P.C.

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    901 H St Unit 303, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Dbouk Law Office, P.C.(916) 718-7223

  10. #10 Crowell Law Offices

    Based in Roseville, 7 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    915 Highland Pointe Dr Ste 250, Roseville, CA 95678
    View profile for Crowell Law Offices(916) 303-2800

  14. #14 Cosca Chris

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    701 University Ave Suite 104, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for Cosca Chris(916) 440-1010

  15. #15 Wise Law Group, PC

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    455 Capitol Mall #305, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Wise Law Group, PC(916) 498-9473

  17. #17 Allaye Chan Law

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3001 J St #300, Sacramento, CA 95816
    View profile for Allaye Chan Law(916) 313-5370

  19. #19 Walsh Law

    Based in Grass Valley, 26 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    168 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
    View profile for Walsh Law(530) 499-0645

  20. #20 David Grow Attorney

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    901 H St #400a, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for David Grow Attorney(916) 821-2016

  21. #21 1-800-NoCuffs

    Based in Sacramento, 23 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    777 Campus Commons Rd #200, Sacramento, CA 95825
    View profile for 1-800-NoCuffs(916) 659-5099

  24. #24 Candice Fields Law, PC

    Based in Sacramento, 24 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    621 Capitol Mall #900, Sacramento, CA 95814
    View profile for Candice Fields Law, PC(916) 414-8050

Top 50 of 119 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 Lincoln, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hoybjerg Law604.9★ (79)7 mi
27Paul W. Comiskey, Criminal Trial Lawyer604.3★ (19)10 mi
28Law Office of David J. Cramer603.9★ (7)29 mi
29Law Office of Steve Whitworth593.0★ (4)24 mi
30Law Offices of Isabell W. Flores595.0★ (3)25 mi
31The Ward Firm554.4★ (29)19 mi
32Zachary P. Merliss, Esq.545.0★ (5)12 mi
33Donato Legal Group544.7★ (18)23 mi
34Samantha Ting, Attorney at Law525.0★ (10)24 mi
35Law Office of Samuel D. Berns, Inc.525.0★ (84)5 mi
36Cohen Defense Group515.0★ (103)9 mi
37Law Office of Richard G. Fathy512.2★ (9)23 mi
38Chastaine Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys514.8★ (126)11 mi
39Couzens Criminal Defense514.9★ (82)8 mi
40Law Office of Richard Staff514.0★ (4)24 mi
41Law Office of Peter Vlautin, J.D. LL.M503.7★ (3)21 mi
42Colleen Duffy502.7★ (3)21 mi
43Capital Gateway Immigration, A Professional Law Corporation504.9★ (255)21 mi
44Runkle Law Firm505.0★ (59)8 mi
45Jacob Law Firm494.7★ (46)9 mi
46The Law Offices of Christopher Parkhurst495.0★ (136)24 mi
47Law Office of David Knoll484.7★ (171)24 mi
48Foos Gavin Criminal Attorney Law Firm484.7★ (86)20 mi
49Law Office of Mathew Martinez474.9★ (79)24 mi
50Law Office of Gilbert B. Vega474.5★ (122)24 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lincoln

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 Lincoln: questions

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

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Walsh Law, Tiemann Defense, Welch Law Firm, DUI Defense Attorneys, Nagra Law Firm, P.C. and Crowell Law Offices.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Lincoln, CA?

Walsh Law is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lincoln 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 Lincoln

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 119 criminal defense lawyers serving Lincoln.

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