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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pearl, MS (2026)

Top 27 of 50 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

10 of the 27 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 Pearl: The Law Office of M. Devin Whitt, PLLC, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pearl 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 Pearl at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1The Law Office of M. Devin Whitt, PLLC735.0★ (309)Ridgeland, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Big Man Law724.9★ (159)Jackson, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3The Franks Law Firm, PLLC714.8★ (116)Jackson, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Camp Law Firm704.2★ (189)Jackson, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5The Yurtkuran Law Firm674.9★ (19)Jackson, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Vic Carmody, Jr., P.A.653.4★ (22)Clinton, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Keith B. French Law, PLLC - Personal Injury Lawyer604.8★ (43)Jackson, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Smith Legal Group595.0★ (3)Byram, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Martin And Martin. Pa Attorneys & Counselors574.4★ (19)Jackson, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Clanton Law Firm PLLC564.6★ (9)Jackson, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Pearl 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.

The 27 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pearl, 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 50 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.

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. #2 Big Man Law

    Based in Jackson, 3 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    401 E Capitol St Suite 210 A, Jackson, MS 39201
    View profile for Big Man Law(601) 357-7777

  4. #4 Camp Law Firm

    Based in Jackson, 4 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 189 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1764 Lelia Dr, Jackson, MS 39216
    View profile for Camp Law Firm(888) 775-5868

  5. #5 The Yurtkuran Law Firm

    Based in Jackson, 4 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    771 N Congress St, Jackson, MS 39202
    View profile for The Yurtkuran Law Firm(601) 862-1320

  15. #15 The Sims Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Ridgeland, 9 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    403 Towne Center Blvd Bldg. C – Suite 4, Ridgeland, MS 39157
    View profile for The Sims Law Firm, PLLC(601) 207-3732

  16. #16 Andy Stewart & Associates

    Based in Jackson, 4 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    586 Lakeland E Dr C Suite C, Flowood, MS 39232
    View profile for Andy Stewart & Associates(601) 808-5505

  18. #18 Sumrall & Welch, PLLC

    Based in Jackson, 3 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 E Capitol St #100M, Jackson, MS 39201
    View profile for Sumrall & Welch, PLLC(601) 533-5551

  19. #19 Savant & Rich, LLC

    Based in Madison, 14 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Fountains Blvd #210, Madison, MS 39110
    View profile for Savant & Rich, LLC(601) 869-5015

  20. #20 Calderón Law

    Based in Madison, 13 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7716 Old Canton Rd c, Madison, MS 39110
    View profile for Calderón Law(662) 594-2439

  21. #21 Baker Law Firm

    Based in Jackson, 3 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 Court St, Jackson, MS 39201
    View profile for Baker Law Firm(601) 968-8008

  23. #23 The Barlow Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Brandon, 9 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1061 Lake Village Cir Ste B3, Brandon, MS 39047
    View profile for The Barlow Law Firm, PLLC(601) 297-1730

  24. #24 Duncan | Kent, PLLC

    Based in Ridgeland, 11 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    571 US-51 Ste B, Ridgeland, MS 39157
    View profile for Duncan | Kent, PLLC(601) 345-3136

  25. #25 Oberhousen Law Firm

    Based in Ridgeland, 10 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 Highland Park Cove Ste A, Ridgeland, MS 39157
    View profile for Oberhousen Law Firm(601) 352-2990

Top 27 of 50 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Pearl, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cynthia A. Stewart, P.A.464.8★ (17)14 mi
27The Coon Law Firm PLLC464.8★ (16)13 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pearl

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 Pearl: questions

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

10 on this list post 24/7 hours, including The Law Office of M. Devin Whitt, PLLC, Big Man Law, The Franks Law Firm, PLLC, Camp Law Firm and The Yurtkuran Law Firm.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Pearl, MS?

The Law Office of M. Devin Whitt, PLLC is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pearl 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 Pearl

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 50 criminal defense lawyers serving Pearl.

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