66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Muskegon Heights, MI (2026)
16 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
3 of the 16 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 Muskegon Heights: Marc Curtis Law Group PLLC, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Muskegon Heights 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 | Marc Curtis Law Group PLLC | 66 | 4.9★ (8) | Norton Shores, 3 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Weise Law | 64 | 4.7★ (46) | Holland, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Barrix Law Firm PC | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | Grand Haven, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Nolan, LaPres & Nelson, Attorneys | 55 | 4.8★ (185) | Muskegon, 2 mi away | — |
| 5 | Berry Law Offices, PLC | 50 | 4.8★ (27) | Norton Shores, 2 mi away | — |
| 6 | Kolkema Law, PLC | 50 | 4.6★ (40) | Norton Shores, 6 mi away | — |
| 7 | The Law Offices of Raymond A. Purdy, PLLC | 48 | 4.4★ (25) | Grand Haven, 9 mi away | — |
| 8 | Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law | 47 | 4.7★ (84) | Grand Rapids, 29 mi away | — |
| 9 | Matthew T. Miller Attorney At Law | 44 | 4.6★ (141) | Muskegon, 3 mi away | — |
| 10 | West & West Law - Lawyers In Muskegon Michigan | 44 | 4.7★ (106) | Muskegon, 2 mi away | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Muskegon Heights 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 (231) 375-0971
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 8 Google reviews
- #2Call (616) 931-7030
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 46 Google reviews
- #3Call (616) 456-9430
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 16 Google reviews
The 16 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Muskegon Heights, 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.
#2 Weise Law
Based in Holland, 29 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Grand Haven, 9 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Muskegon, 2 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Norton Shores, 2 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Norton Shores, 6 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Grand Haven, 9 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Grand Rapids, 29 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Muskegon, 3 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 141 Google reviews.
Based in Muskegon, 2 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 106 Google reviews.
#11 Tabono Law
Based in Muskegon, 1 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Grand Haven, 8 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Grand Rapids, 27 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews.
Based in Muskegon, 2 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Allendale, 21 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Forest Hills, 22 mi away
35/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Muskegon Heights
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 Muskegon Heights: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Muskegon Heights are open 24/7?
3 on this list post 24/7 hours: Marc Curtis Law Group PLLC, Weise Law and Barrix Law Firm PC.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Muskegon Heights, MI?
Marc Curtis Law Group PLLC is #1, with an LFR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Muskegon Heights 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?
16 of the 16 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.
Update log for Muskegon Heights
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 16 criminal defense lawyers serving Muskegon Heights.