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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Modesto, CA (2026)

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

3 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 Modesto: The Bogan Law Firm, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Modesto 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 Modesto at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1The Bogan Law Firm714.7★ (90)ModestoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Modesto Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Harmeet Dhillon - Stanislaus County695.0★ (30)ModestoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers655.0★ (19)Manteca, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Law Office of Rebecka A. Monez544.9★ (148)Modesto—
5The Saini Law Firm515.0★ (53)Modesto—
6Law Office of Jared W. Jordan515.0★ (44)Modesto—
7Law Offices of Preciliano Martinez514.7★ (51)ModestoSat · Sun
8Roth Legal, A Professional Law Corporation514.3★ (75)Modesto—
9Law Office of Vivian A. Mejia504.8★ (39)Modesto—
10The Law Office Richard A. Meyer504.1★ (51)Modesto—

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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 42 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Modesto, 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.

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 Modesto

    #1 The Bogan Law Firm

    Based in Modesto

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    615 13th St A, Modesto, CA 95354
    View profile for The Bogan Law Firm(209) 566-9591

  5. #5 The Saini Law Firm

    Based in Modesto

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2937 Veneman Ave Suite A101, Modesto, CA 95356
    View profile for The Saini Law Firm(209) 809-1634

  13. #13 Gradford Law Firm

    Based in Modesto

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 10th St Ste G, Modesto, CA 95354
    View profile for Gradford Law Firm(209) 408-0342

  16. Based in Manteca, 16 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

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

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 E Center St, Manteca, CA 95336
    View profile for Krueger Legal(209) 565-0750

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 Modesto, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys405.0★ (4)27 mi
27The Law Offices of Patrick Kolasinski404.7★ (25)In Modesto
28Law Office of Dru Vincent Hunt, PC405.0★ (3)27 mi
29AG Law404.4★ (27)In Modesto
30Law Office of Simran Kaur - Immigration, Criminal, & Family Attorney404.4★ (53)24 mi
31Law Office of Harry E. Hudson Jr392.3★ (3)27 mi
32Law Office of Michael K. Moore384.5★ (67)16 mi
33Law offices of Robert L. Forkner385.0★ (8)In Modesto
34Law Offices of Robert J. Anaya383.7★ (12)In Modesto
35Rodriguez Law373.2★ (9)In Modesto
36Goyette, Ruano + Ulmer374.0★ (6)In Modesto
37Law Office of Eddie C. Torres373.8★ (71)16 mi
38Rien, Adams & Cox, LLP374.2★ (5)In Modesto
39Berliner Cohen LLP362.5★ (4)In Modesto
40Law Office of Harry Dhillon, ESQ334.7★ (12)27 mi
41Taylor Solano & Associates323.7★ (9)25 mi
42Frank M. Pacheco, Esq.; Law Offices of Frank Pacheco312.7★ (6)27 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Modesto

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 Modesto: questions

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

3 on this list post 24/7 hours: The Bogan Law Firm, Modesto Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Harmeet Dhillon - Stanislaus County and Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers.

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

The Bogan Law Firm is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Modesto 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 Modesto

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

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