66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 189 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 Monroe, MI (2026)
Top 50 of 97 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
6 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 Monroe: GEHERIN LAW GROUP, PLLC, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Monroe 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 | GEHERIN LAW GROUP, PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (189) | Ann Arbor, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys | 65 | 4.3★ (61) | Toledo, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Doraid B Elder PC | 65 | 4.8★ (86) | Dearborn, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Stevin Groth Criminal Attorney | 61 | 3.7★ (9) | Toledo, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Groth & Associates | 61 | 4.9★ (612) | Toledo, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Ajami Law | 50 | 3.8★ (10) | Dearborn Heights, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Murray A. Duncan, Jr. P.C. | 55 | 4.8★ (26) | Romulus, 22 mi away | — |
| 8 | Boulahanis & Associates | 49 | 5.0★ (260) | Dearborn, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun |
| 9 | Timothy K Debolski PC | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Garden City, 28 mi away | — |
| 10 | Ronald Bruce Attorney | 48 | 4.8★ (16) | Monroe | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Monroe now
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.
- #1Call (734) 259-7670
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 189 Google reviews
- #2Call (419) 757-8408
#2Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.3 from 61 Google reviews
- #3Call (313) 582-5800
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 86 Google reviews
- #4Call (419) 930-3030
#4Stevin Groth Criminal Attorney
Open 24/7 · 3.7 from 9 Google reviews
- #5Call (419) 931-6204
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 612 Google reviews
- #6Call (313) 732-9400
Open 24/7 · 3.8 from 10 Google reviews
The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Monroe, 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 97 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.
Based in Toledo, 19 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toledo, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ 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 Toledo, 20 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 612 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#6 Ajami Law
Based in Dearborn Heights, 29 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Romulus, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 28 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden City, 28 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monroe
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#11 LegalSolv
Based in Dearborn, 28 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toledo, 20 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylor, 21 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grosse Ile, 27 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 28 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 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.
#16 Hermanowski Law
Based in Ypsilanti, 26 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 28 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 NachtLaw, P.C.
Based in Ann Arbor, 27 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Matthew A. Zick
Based in Wyandotte, 23 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Ann Arbor, 28 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 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.
#21 Legal Supreme
Based in Dearborn, 27 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Toledo, 20 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 28 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ 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 Dearborn Heights, 29 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Top 50 of 97 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.
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Monroe
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 Monroe: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Monroe are open 24/7?
6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including GEHERIN LAW GROUP, PLLC, Patituce & Associates - Ohio Criminal Defense Attorneys, Doraid B Elder PC, Stevin Groth Criminal Attorney and Groth & Associates.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Monroe, MI?
GEHERIN LAW GROUP, PLLC is #1, with an LFR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Monroe 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 Monroe
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 97 criminal defense lawyers serving Monroe.