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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lubbock, TX (2026)

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

9 of the 42 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 Lubbock: Mehr Singh, Criminal Defense Attorney PC, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lubbock 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 Lubbock at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Mehr Singh, Criminal Defense Attorney PC745.0★ (259)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Texas Criminal Defense Group724.9★ (118)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Geoffrey Puryear - Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyer714.8★ (92)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Dunham & Jones704.8★ (50)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Keltin VonGonten, Criminal Defense Attorney675.0★ (113)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler654.9★ (332)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Lubbock Criminal Defense Group655.0★ (3)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Keith & Lorfing614.9★ (66)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Shane Byrd, Partner at Texas Criminal Defense Group614.2★ (13)LubbockOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10The Fighter Attorney694.9★ (356)Lubbock—

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The 42 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lubbock, 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.

  2. #2 Texas Criminal Defense Group

    Based in Lubbock

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    1001 Texas Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Texas Criminal Defense Group(806) 542-3513

  4. #4 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Lubbock

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 50 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 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1500 Broadway St Ste 205, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(806) 999-9999

  8. #8 Keith & Lorfing

    Based in Lubbock

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1708 15th St, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Keith & Lorfing(325) 480-8100

  10. #10 The Fighter Attorney

    Based in Lubbock

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews
    Address
    820 Buddy Holly Ave #6, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for The Fighter Attorney(806) 370-3750

  11. #11 Sara F. Moore

    Based in Lubbock

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    1001 Main St #707, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Sara F. Moore(806) 762-8554

  12. #12 The Seymore Law Firm

    Based in Lubbock

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Address
    810 Main St, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for The Seymore Law Firm(806) 747-3825

  13. #13 King Law, P.C.

    Based in Lubbock

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 265 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 265 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1511 Avenue M, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for King Law, P.C.(806) 370-7800

  15. #15 Audie Reese Law, P.C.

    Based in Lubbock

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1710 15th St, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Audie Reese Law, P.C.(806) 747-5676

  16. #16 Eckman Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Lubbock

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 Main St #801, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Eckman Law Firm, PLLC(432) 223-9427

  17. #17 The Law Office of Rob Biggers

    Based in Lubbock

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7606 University Ave Ste e, Lubbock, TX 79423
    View profile for The Law Office of Rob Biggers(806) 368-7728

  18. #18 WMEverettSeymore

    Based in Lubbock

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    810 Main St, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for WMEverettSeymore(806) 747-3825

  19. #19 Law Office of Taha Taha

    Based in Lubbock

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1005 Broadway St Ste 201, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Law Office of Taha Taha(806) 730-3509

  20. #20 Law Offices of James M. Moore

    Based in Lubbock

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2724 82nd St, Lubbock, TX 79423
    View profile for Law Offices of James M. Moore(806) 747-7373

  21. #21 Gamboa Law, P.L.L.C

    Based in Lubbock

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    1500 Broadway St Ste 1254, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Gamboa Law, P.L.L.C(806) 589-5903

  22. #22 Law Office of Cynthia Mendoza

    Based in Lubbock

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1005 Broadway St, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Law Office of Cynthia Mendoza(806) 424-0900

  23. #23 Ryan Phelan Law, PLLC

    Based in Lubbock

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    806 Main St, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Ryan Phelan Law, PLLC(806) 763-4568

  24. #24 Harley Huff

    Based in Lubbock

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1114 Texas Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401
    View profile for Harley Huff(806) 763-9263

All 42 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Lubbock, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Artie Aguilar Attorney472.6★ (21)In Lubbock
27Tanya L. Boucher, PC, Tanya Boucher Conn, Attorney At Law474.6★ (5)In Lubbock
28Russell I. Gunter II - Criminal Defense Attorney464.8★ (4)In Lubbock
29The Kiechler Law Firm PLLC435.0★ (81)In Lubbock
30Hurley, Guinn, Singh & VonGonten434.7★ (94)In Lubbock
31The Law Office of Nick L. Olguin424.7★ (57)In Lubbock
32Carter & Rader Attorneys at Law424.7★ (54)In Lubbock
33Stephen L. Hamilton, P.C.414.9★ (34)In Lubbock
34Ronald L. Sanders, PLLC414.7★ (31)In Lubbock
35The Law Office of David Martinez393.5★ (41)In Lubbock
36Austin Carrizales Law, PLLC394.7★ (12)In Lubbock
37Hudman Law393.9★ (14)In Lubbock
38Hutchison & Foreman, PLLC384.2★ (10)In Lubbock
39Hernandez Natalio385.0★ (7)In Lubbock
40The Wanner Law Firm385.0★ (6)In Lubbock
41Abeyta Law Firm373.3★ (6)In Lubbock
42Robert C. Heald, Attorney At Law363.0★ (3)In Lubbock

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lubbock

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 Lubbock: questions

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

9 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Mehr Singh, Criminal Defense Attorney PC, Texas Criminal Defense Group, Geoffrey Puryear - Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyer, Dunham & Jones and Keltin VonGonten, Criminal Defense Attorney.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Lubbock, TX?

Mehr Singh, Criminal Defense Attorney PC is #1, with an LFR Score of 74 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Lubbock 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 Lubbock

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 criminal defense lawyers serving Lubbock.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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