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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

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

17 of the 45 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.

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    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Myrtle Beach: South Carolina Criminal Law, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1South Carolina Criminal Law735.0★ (156)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Lucas Law, LLC734.9★ (150)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team724.9★ (138)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4T. Kirk Truslow, P.A.724.9★ (119)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Grooms & Thomas725.0★ (81)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Axelrod & Associates, P.A.704.7★ (62)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Hucks Law705.0★ (37)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team664.9★ (31)Conway, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Chambers Law Firm - Criminal Defense - DUI - Traffic Tickets655.0★ (17)Conway, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Axelrod & Associates, P.A.654.8★ (408)Myrtle BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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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 45 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Myrtle Beach

    #1 South Carolina Criminal Law

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 156 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 156 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    604 16th Ave N Suite B, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for South Carolina Criminal Law(843) 268-4871

  2. #2 Lucas Law, LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 150 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 150 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Lucas Law, LLC(803) 374-0389

  4. #4 T. Kirk Truslow, P.A.

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 119 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 119 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4209 Mayfair St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for T. Kirk Truslow, P.A.(843) 449-3304

  5. #5 Grooms & Thomas

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 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 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4593 Oleander Dr Unit C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Grooms & Thomas(843) 444-5702

  6. #6 Axelrod & Associates, P.A.

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1550 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Axelrod & Associates, P.A.(843) 916-9300

  7. #7 Hucks Law

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 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 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1105 48th Ave N Ste 206, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Hucks Law(843) 449-0000

  9. #9 Chambers Law Firm - Criminal Defense - DUI - Traffic Tickets

    Based in Conway, 14 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 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.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    314 Laurel St Ste B, Conway, SC 29526
    View profile for Chambers Law Firm - Criminal Defense - DUI - Traffic Tickets(843) 449-0420

  12. #12 Sansbury Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 260 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1809 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Sansbury Law Firm, LLC(843) 315-9945

  13. Based in North Myrtle Beach, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1019 Hwy 17 S #208, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team(843) 279-2677

  14. #14 Hopkins Law Firm

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2411 N Oak St #403j, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Hopkins Law Firm(843) 314-4202

  16. #16 McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. - North Myrtle Beach

    Based in North Myrtle Beach, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1016 2nd Ave N Ste 302, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. - North Myrtle Beach(843) 258-1222

  17. #17 Gustafson Law Firm

    Based in North Myrtle Beach, 15 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    81 N Hillside Dr, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
    View profile for Gustafson Law Firm(843) 249-2252

  18. #18 Chambers Law Firm

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 399 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 399 Google reviews
    Address
    7829 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
    View profile for Chambers Law Firm(843) 449-0420

  19. #19 Sutton Law Firm, PC

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 128 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 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1601 N Oak St Suite 405, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Sutton Law Firm, PC(843) 626-0708

  21. #21 Coastal Law Firm

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1104 N Oak St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
    View profile for Coastal Law Firm(843) 488-5000

  22. #22 Coastal Law Firm

    Based in Conway, 14 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 196 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 196 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1314 2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
    View profile for Coastal Law Firm(843) 488-5000

  24. #24 The Law Office Of Brad C. Richardson, LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4702 Oleander Dr Ste 9, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for The Law Office Of Brad C. Richardson, LLC(843) 839-4322

  25. #25 Russell B. Long, P.A.

    Based in Myrtle Beach

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5307 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Russell B. Long, P.A.(843) 449-1222

All 45 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #45, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach, ranks 26 to 45
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Joye, Nappier, Risher, & Hardin LLC494.9★ (39)12 mi
27The Law Office of Brad C. Richardson, LLC484.7★ (35)14 mi
28G. Scott Bellamy P.C., Attorney At Law474.8★ (21)14 mi
29Sauls Law Firm PC474.8★ (20)14 mi
30Public Defender 15th Circuit453.5★ (17)14 mi
31Law Firm of Regina B. Ward, LLC434.6★ (85)In Myrtle Beach
32Thompson & Hiller Defense Firm424.9★ (56)In Myrtle Beach
33Floyd Law Firm PC424.5★ (143)8 mi
34Monckton, Hembree & Humphries Law Firm, P.A.414.6★ (36)In Myrtle Beach
35Wilson Law Group403.9★ (51)In Myrtle Beach
36Murray Law Group404.3★ (72)8 mi
37Law Office of David J Mason405.0★ (38)10 mi
38Daniel A. Selwa, II, Attorney At Law, LLC394.5★ (36)7 mi
39The Law Office of Roger Johnson394.6★ (47)14 mi
40parsons ouverson stark & guest384.7★ (27)11 mi
41Rigney Law Firm385.0★ (11)7 mi
42The Law Offices of L. Morgan Martin, P.A.384.0★ (53)14 mi
43Law Office of Stephanie Vaught Little PC375.0★ (21)15 mi
44Ohanesian Law Firm373.0★ (4)In Myrtle Beach
45Axelrod & Associates, P.A.334.7★ (3)18 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach

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 Myrtle Beach: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach are open 24/7?

17 on this list post 24/7 hours, including South Carolina Criminal Law, Lucas Law, LLC, Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team, T. Kirk Truslow, P.A. and Grooms & Thomas.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Myrtle Beach, SC?

South Carolina Criminal Law is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 45 criminal defense lawyers serving Myrtle Beach.

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