60/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Opelika, AL (2026)
40 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
5 of the 40 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 Opelika: Walker Law Firm, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Opelika 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 | Walker Law Firm | 60 | 4.9★ (83) | Auburn, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Walton Law Firm, P.C. | 60 | 4.6★ (90) | Auburn, 5 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | The Wright Legal Group | 56 | 4.5★ (187) | Columbus, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Moffitt Law, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (82) | Columbus, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Staci L. Alexander Injury Attorney | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Alsobrook Law Group | 53 | 4.6★ (187) | Opelika | — |
| 7 | Murchison & Simpson, LLC | 51 | 4.8★ (44) | Opelika | — |
| 8 | Agricola Law, LLC | 46 | 4.9★ (474) | Opelika | — |
| 9 | Ted Morgan Law | 46 | 4.8★ (74) | Columbus, 26 mi away | — |
| 10 | Travis R Wisdom LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (5) | Auburn, 4 mi away | — |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Opelika 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 (334) 329-7325
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 83 Google reviews
- #2Call (334) 321-3000
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 90 Google reviews
- #3Call (844) 462-9720
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 187 Google reviews
- #4Call (762) 214-4585
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 82 Google reviews
- #5Call (706) 223-5718
#5Staci L. Alexander Injury Attorney
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 3 Google reviews
The 40 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Opelika, 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.
Based in Auburn, 5 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 27 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 187 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 4 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Manji Law, P.C.
Based in Columbus, 27 mi away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 26 mi away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Harold W. Morris
Based in Opelika
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 6 mi away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 5 mi away
40/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Dean & Barrett
Based in Opelika
40/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
40/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 6 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Opelika
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 7 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 7 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 27 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 40 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stephanie N Johndrow Law | 38 | 4.6★ (9) | In Opelika |
| 27 | Walter M. Northcutt Attorney At Law | 38 | 3.8★ (28) | 6 mi |
| 28 | Brace W. Luquire Attorney At Law | 38 | 4.8★ (101) | 26 mi |
| 29 | Mark Post Law, LLC | 36 | 4.8★ (55) | 26 mi |
| 30 | Law Offices of Scot Sikes, LLC | 36 | 4.3★ (77) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Funderburk Law Group | 35 | 4.1★ (67) | 25 mi |
| 32 | The Law Office of James E Hall | 35 | 4.4★ (42) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Law Office of Jennifer A. Curry | 35 | 4.3★ (41) | 26 mi |
| 34 | Armstrong Justice League, PC | 35 | 4.3★ (34) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Cross Law Firm, LLC | 34 | 3.7★ (43) | 25 mi |
| 36 | McKoon Law | 34 | 4.4★ (19) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Robert L Wadkins Jr | 34 | 4.3★ (22) | 26 mi |
| 38 | Eric B. Funderburk, Attorney at Law | 34 | 4.3★ (18) | 25 mi |
| 39 | Kennedy Legal Services, LLC | 34 | 4.6★ (17) | 26 mi |
| 40 | Shevon Sutcliffe Thomas & Associates LLC | 33 | 4.4★ (13) | 26 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Opelika
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 Opelika: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Opelika are open 24/7?
5 on this list post 24/7 hours: Walker Law Firm, Walton Law Firm, P.C., The Wright Legal Group, Moffitt Law, LLC and Staci L. Alexander Injury Attorney.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Opelika, AL?
Walker Law Firm is #1, with an LFR Score of 60 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Opelika 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 Opelika
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 criminal defense lawyers serving Opelika.