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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Palmer, MA (2026)

Top 50 of 86 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

17 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 Palmer: Bernard OUI Defense, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Palmer 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 Palmer at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Bernard OUI Defense724.9★ (334)Springfield, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Jesse Adams Law Firm LLC695.0★ (117)Northampton, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Field Law Office, LLC664.6★ (40)Enfield, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. B.S., M.A., M.Ed., J.D.664.9★ (91)Worcester, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Kokonowski Criminal Defense645.0★ (10)Springfield, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Hamilton Criminal Defense Team644.8★ (10)Springfield, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Law Office of William Smith644.9★ (36)Holden, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Criminal Defense Worcester614.9★ (130)Worcester, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Steven A. Tomeo & Associates, LLC604.3★ (9)Killingly Center, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Geraghty Law LLC605.0★ (6)Worcester, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Palmer, 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 86 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Palmer

    #1 Bernard OUI Defense

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 334 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 334 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1414 Main St, 1 Monarch Place #1150, Springfield, MA 01144
    View profile for Bernard OUI Defense(413) 731-9995

  2. #2 Jesse Adams Law Firm LLC

    Based in Northampton, 19 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 117 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 117 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    46 Main St, Northampton, MA 01060
    View profile for Jesse Adams Law Firm LLC(414) 928-8840

  3. #3 Field Law Office, LLC

    Based in Enfield, 17 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    308 Enfield St, Enfield, CT 06082
    View profile for Field Law Office, LLC(860) 749-8313

  5. #5 Kokonowski Criminal Defense

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20 Maple St Ste 2LF, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Kokonowski Criminal Defense(413) 737-9700

  6. #6 Hamilton Criminal Defense Team

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1380 Main St #402, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Hamilton Criminal Defense Team(413) 733-9199

  7. #7 Law Office of William Smith

    Based in Holden, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    206 Worcester Rd, Princeton, MA 01541
    View profile for Law Office of William Smith(774) 317-9287

  8. #8 Criminal Defense Worcester

    Based in Worcester, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 Franklin St Ste 200, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Criminal Defense Worcester(508) 791-9001

  10. #10 Geraghty Law LLC

    Based in Worcester, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 Front St Ste 400, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Geraghty Law LLC(508) 803-0142

  11. #11 Raipher, P.C.

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    265 State St, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Raipher, P.C.(413) 749-4701

  12. #12 Daly Law, P.C.

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1380 Main St #407, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Daly Law, P.C.(413) 241-7881

  13. #13 Sneirson Law Firm

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1414 Main St Ste 1345, Springfield, MA 01144
    View profile for Sneirson Law Firm(413) 750-8008

  14. #14 Attorney Daniel Hagan

    Based in Springfield, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    33 Mulberry St, Springfield, MA 01105
    View profile for Attorney Daniel Hagan(413) 733-0770

  15. #15 Law Offices of Robert H. Astor

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1414 Main St #1450, Springfield, MA 01144
    View profile for Law Offices of Robert H. Astor(413) 781-1144

  16. #16 Tansley | Halloran

    Based in Worcester, 28 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 Mechanic St #201, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Tansley | Halloran(774) 420-2084

  17. #17 Steve Brady Law LLC

    Based in Worcester, 26 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    623 Chandler St, Worcester, MA 01602
    View profile for Steve Brady Law LLC(508) 471-4600

  20. #20 Law Office of Joseph M Pacella

    Based in Springfield, 14 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 95 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 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    73 Chestnut St Rm. 100, Springfield, MA 01103
    View profile for Law Office of Joseph M Pacella(413) 374-6746

  21. #21 Farrington Law, PC

    Based in Ludlow, 6 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews
    Address
    85 Post Office Park Ste 8524, Wilbraham, MA 01095
    View profile for Farrington Law, PC(413) 544-1621

  23. #23 Criminal Defense Attorney Darren Griffis

    Based in Worcester, 28 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 71 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 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    446 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608
    View profile for Criminal Defense Attorney Darren Griffis(774) 420-9976

  24. #24 Paul D Barry

    Based in Chicopee, 6 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Post Office Park Ste 7503, Wilbraham, MA 01095
    View profile for Paul D Barry(413) 596-5593

  25. #25 Attorney John F. O'Brien

    Based in Manchester, 29 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    411 Center St, Manchester, CT 06040
    View profile for Attorney John F. O'Brien(860) 328-9870

Top 50 of 86 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.

criminal defense lawyers in Palmer, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Shane W. Surrette465.0★ (49)28 mi
27Anthony J. Luzzo, P.C.454.9★ (31)28 mi
28Law Office of Dana Goldblatt454.0★ (21)19 mi
29Attorney Charles D. Hines455.0★ (9)16 mi
30Law Office of Jillian N. Celozzi445.0★ (20)28 mi
31Law Office of Matthew S. Hutchinson, Esq.444.2★ (5)13 mi
32David Mintz, Esq.445.0★ (8)19 mi
33Law Office of Joseph Hennessey435.0★ (14)28 mi
34Michael M. Franklin, Esq434.5★ (17)28 mi
35Marissa Elkins, Esq.434.8★ (5)19 mi
36The Law Office of Eric P. DiMarzio435.0★ (8)24 mi
37Law Offices of Michael J. Grilli432.7★ (14)14 mi
38Attorney Timothy M. Farris423.4★ (5)14 mi
39Law Office of Robert E. Amorello415.0★ (5)28 mi
40Law Office of Michael J. Brothers415.0★ (5)28 mi
41Adam D. Schmaelzle, Attorney At Law415.0★ (338)28 mi
42Law Office of Joan M. Williams412.3★ (3)14 mi
43Law Office of Catherine M. Gallagher413.0★ (5)27 mi
44Farrell Law, P.C.404.0★ (4)28 mi
45Jeffrey Weber404.7★ (3)29 mi
46The Law Office of Michael Kniffin403.7★ (3)29 mi
47Law Offices of James E Sulick394.9★ (153)26 mi
48Facchini & Facchini PC394.5★ (51)13 mi
49Kocian Law Group394.9★ (135)28 mi
50Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray, LLP384.8★ (118)28 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Palmer

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 Palmer: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Palmer are open 24/7?

17 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Bernard OUI Defense, Jesse Adams Law Firm LLC, Field Law Office, LLC, Anthony M. Salerno, P.C. B.S., M.A., M.Ed., J.D. and Kokonowski Criminal Defense.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Palmer, MA?

Bernard OUI Defense is #1, with an LFR Score of 72 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Palmer 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 Palmer

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 86 criminal defense lawyers serving Palmer.

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