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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in New London, CT (2026)

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

5 of the 32 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 New London: Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in New London 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 New London at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys734.9★ (118)New LondonOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC694.8★ (82)Norwich, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC674.9★ (9)New LondonOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Mission Focus Legal Group635.0★ (114)Ledyard, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC634.0★ (5)Norwich, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6CT Ticket Defenders: 844PULLEDOVER.COM564.6★ (11)Norwich, 13 mi away—
7Law office of William T. Koch, Jr, Hannah Koch Storton545.0★ (4)Old Saybrook, 12 mi away—
8Law Office of Adam G. Northup514.0★ (4)Narragansett, 24 mi away—
9Beebe & O'Neil494.2★ (82)Norwich, 13 mi away—
10Synodi & Videll494.7★ (18)Waterford, 1 mi away—

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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 32 emergency criminal defense lawyers in New London, 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.

  2. #2 Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC

    Based in Norwich, 12 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    82 Chelsea Harbor Dr Ste 2, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC(888) 384-4673

  8. #8 Law Office of Adam G. Northup

    Based in Narragansett, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    220 Richmond Townhouse Rd #2, Richmond, RI 02812
    View profile for Law Office of Adam G. Northup(401) 321-2400

  9. #9 Beebe & O'Neil

    Based in Norwich, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    335 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for Beebe & O'Neil(860) 255-4055

  10. #10 Synodi & Videll

    Based in Waterford, 1 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    65 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    View profile for Synodi & Videll(860) 447-3220

  11. #11 The Law Office of Jerome Paun

    Based in Willimantic, 25 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    700 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
    View profile for The Law Office of Jerome Paun(860) 455-4202

  12. #12 Law Offices Of Andrew J. Cates

    Based in Ledyard, 2 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    93 Shennecossett Rd Ste 108, Groton, CT 06340
    View profile for Law Offices Of Andrew J. Cates(860) 522-7044

  16. #16 Law Offices of Gregg W Wagman

    Based in New London

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    70 Howard St C, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Law Offices of Gregg W Wagman(860) 444-0100

  17. #17 O'Brien & Simones

    Based in Waterford, 2 mi away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    87 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
    View profile for O'Brien & Simones(860) 442-9100

  18. #18 Traystman & Coric, LLC

    Based in New London

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45 Channing St, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Traystman & Coric, LLC(860) 442-8758

  19. #19 Michael Cozzolino Law Firm

    Based in Westerly, 14 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    80 Beach St, Westerly, RI 02891
    View profile for Michael Cozzolino Law Firm(401) 596-9000

  20. #20 RANDALL A ORTEGA ATTORNEY AT LAW

    Based in Norwich, 12 mi away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 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 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Chelsea Harbor Dr, Norwich, CT 06360
    View profile for RANDALL A ORTEGA ATTORNEY AT LAW(860) 889-6333

  22. #22 Basilica Law Firm

    Based in New London

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Granite St, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for Basilica Law Firm(860) 629-0977

  23. #23 H.L.Pina Law

    Based in New London

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 Eugene O'Neill Dr, New London, CT 06320
    View profile for H.L.Pina Law(959) 247-3020

  24. #24 Brodeur Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Ledyard, 8 mi away

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 Wilcox Rd Ste 107A, Stonington, CT 06378
    View profile for Brodeur Law Firm, LLC(860) 535-1989

All 32 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in New London, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ansell Laben Law Offices, LLC375.0★ (5)In New London
27The Law Offices of Sean C. Donohue, LLC365.0★ (3)In New London
28Law Office Of T J Morelli-Wolfe PC364.3★ (12)13 mi
29Cloutier and Cassella365.0★ (12)15 mi
30Michael P. Lynch Law Office354.0★ (8)14 mi
31Law Firm of Sean E. Donlan355.0★ (6)16 mi
32Bates & Roper PC334.5★ (8)26 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in New London

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 New London: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in New London are open 24/7?

5 on this list post 24/7 hours: Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC, Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC, Mission Focus Legal Group and Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in New London, CT?

Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in New London 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 New London

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 32 criminal defense lawyers serving New London.

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