64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 Middletown, DE (2026)
39 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
4 of the 39 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 Middletown: Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Middletown 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 | Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech | 64 | 5.0★ (22) | Havre de Grace, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Michael W. Modica, Attorney at Law | 64 | 4.0★ (42) | Wilmington, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | The Law Office of Richard Zemble | 61 | 3.8★ (12) | Wilmington, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A. | 52 | 3.9★ (16) | Bridgeton, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Jason R. Antoine, Attorney at Law | 48 | 4.6★ (83) | Wilmington, 21 mi away | — |
| 6 | John Deckers | 46 | 4.7★ (38) | Wilmington, 22 mi away | — |
| 7 | Thomas A. Foley, Attorney At Law | 45 | 4.5★ (36) | Wilmington, 23 mi away | Sat |
| 8 | John S Malik Law Office | 45 | 4.3★ (37) | Wilmington, 23 mi away | — |
| 9 | John R. Garey, P.A. | 45 | 4.3★ (29) | Dover, 23 mi away | — |
| 10 | Alexander Funk Attorney At Law | 44 | 4.2★ (27) | Dover, 23 mi away | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Middletown now
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- #1Call (410) 200-7399
#1Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 22 Google reviews
- #2Call (302) 600-1262
#2Michael W. Modica, Attorney at Law
Open 24/7 · 4.0 from 42 Google reviews
- #3Call (302) 377-4471
#3The Law Office of Richard Zemble
Open 24/7 · 3.8 from 12 Google reviews
- #4Call (856) 497-9000
#4Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A.
Open 24/7 · 3.9 from 16 Google reviews
The 39 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Middletown, 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 Wilmington, 23 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 22 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ 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 Bridgeton, 26 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 21 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#6 John Deckers
Based in Wilmington, 22 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ 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 Wilmington, 23 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 23 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 23 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 23 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Havre de Grace, 21 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 26 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 23 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 22 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 13 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 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.
Based in Wilmington, 23 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 21 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 16 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 25 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Chance & Mc Cann
Based in Bridgeton, 25 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 23 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ 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 Wilmington, 23 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeton, 25 mi away
41/100LFR 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 Dover, 24 mi away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 230 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsville, 25 mi away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 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.
All 39 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Minster & Facciolo | 40 | 2.6★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Barnes, O'Donnell & Moore | 39 | 4.4★ (63) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Powerhouse Law, LLC | 39 | 4.5★ (49) | 13 mi |
| 29 | Longobardi & Boyle LLC | 38 | 4.9★ (54) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz and Taylor, P.A. | 37 | 4.3★ (51) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Rahaim Saints & Walstrom, LLP | 36 | 4.1★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Joseph A Hurley Law Office | 36 | 4.1★ (39) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Hopkins & Windett | 36 | 4.8★ (24) | 23 mi |
| 34 | Schwartz & Schwartz, Attorneys At Law, P.A. | 35 | 4.8★ (23) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Jose Silva Jr. LLC | 35 | 4.4★ (38) | 26 mi |
| 36 | Law Office of Brian J. Chapman | 35 | 5.0★ (11) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Walstrom Law, LLC | 35 | 4.8★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 38 | Law Office of Laura A. Yiengst, LLC | 34 | 4.1★ (18) | 23 mi |
| 39 | John A. Macconi, Jr. LLC | 32 | 4.4★ (7) | 25 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Middletown
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 Middletown: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Middletown are open 24/7?
4 on this list post 24/7 hours: Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech, Michael W. Modica, Attorney at Law, The Law Office of Richard Zemble and Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A..
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Middletown, DE?
Law Offices of L. Michael Schaech is #1, with an LFR Score of 64 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Middletown 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 Middletown
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 39 criminal defense lawyers serving Middletown.