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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Peoria, IL (2026)

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

6 of the 30 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 Peoria: Johnson Law Group, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Peoria 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 Peoria at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Johnson Law Group704.8★ (42)PeoriaOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Halliday Legal Criminal Defense Lawyers- Peoria IL705.0★ (31)PeoriaOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Hirsch Law Group655.0★ (10)Pekin, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols645.0★ (162)PeoriaOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Schierer & Ritchie, LLC634.9★ (145)East Peoria, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols624.9★ (250)East Peoria, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Thomas J Penn Jr Law Offices565.0★ (3)Peoria—
8Heart of Illinois Criminal Defense534.7★ (102)PeoriaSat
9McCall Law Offices, P.C.524.4★ (106)Peoria—
10Hanauer Law Office, LLC524.7★ (79)Peoria—

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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 30 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Peoria, 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 Peoria

    #1 Johnson Law Group

    Based in Peoria

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    411 Hamilton Blvd Ste 1821, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Johnson Law Group(309) 731-4971

  3. #3 Hirsch Law Group

    Based in Pekin, 9 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    601 Margaret St Suite 1B, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Hirsch Law Group(309) 886-0842

  5. #5 Schierer & Ritchie, LLC

    Based in East Peoria, 3 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1009 Illini Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
    View profile for Schierer & Ritchie, LLC(309) 274-0751

  9. #9 McCall Law Offices, P.C.

    Based in Peoria

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1225 North North Street, Peoria, IL 61606
    View profile for McCall Law Offices, P.C.(309) 948-5908

  10. #10 Hanauer Law Office, LLC

    Based in Peoria

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 79 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 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    110 SW Jefferson Ave Ste 510, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Hanauer Law Office, LLC(309) 324-2165

  11. #11 Lonergan Law Group

    Based in Peoria

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 71 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 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4541 N Prospect Rd Ste 102, Peoria, IL 61616
    View profile for Lonergan Law Group(309) 673-3939

  12. #12 Toner Law Office

    Based in Peoria

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1216 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Toner Law Office(309) 671-4844

  13. #13 Michael E Brandt, Attorney, For Your Defense

    Based in Peoria

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    mailing address 125 SW Jefferson ste221 appointments, 1216 SW Adams St, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Michael E Brandt, Attorney, For Your Defense(309) 369-1813

  14. #14 Dluski & Smith, LLC

    Based in Peoria

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 SW Jefferson Ave Ste 200, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Dluski & Smith, LLC(309) 671-4555

  15. #15 Peter J. Lynch

    Based in Peoria

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 N Brandywine Dr Ste 200A, Peoria, IL 61614
    View profile for Peter J. Lynch(309) 688-9400

  16. #16 Gary L. Morris Attorney at Law

    Based in Peoria

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    214 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Gary L. Morris Attorney at Law(309) 676-1594

  18. #18 Philip Pollock

    Based in Peoria

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 NE Madison Ave, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Philip Pollock(309) 674-0880

  19. #19 Sam Snyder - Attorney at Law

    Based in Pekin, 9 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    337 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554
    View profile for Sam Snyder - Attorney at Law(309) 363-9339

  20. #20 Brave Law Center, P.C.

    Based in Peoria

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 149 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 149 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 NE Perry Ave, Peoria, IL 61603
    View profile for Brave Law Center, P.C.(309) 250-2907

  21. #21 Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.

    Based in Peoria

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 SW Washington St #1a, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Hall & Rustom, L.L.C.(309) 699-4691

  24. #24 Smith & Weer, P.C.

    Based in Peoria

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    456 Fulton St #150, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Smith & Weer, P.C.(309) 694-6700

  25. #25 Kamp Law Office, Ltd.

    Based in Peoria

    40/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    416 Main St Ste. 409, Peoria, IL 61602
    View profile for Kamp Law Office, Ltd.(309) 676-6923

All 30 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Peoria, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Anderson Law Offices394.1★ (20)4 mi
27Rantisi Law LLC384.4★ (15)4 mi
28Brave Law Center, P.C.372.8★ (8)In Peoria
29Arthur J. Inman, Attorney at Law363.7★ (3)In Peoria
30Barnhart, Tinsman & Associates Ltd.344.2★ (16)25 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Peoria

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 Peoria: questions

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

6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Johnson Law Group, Halliday Legal Criminal Defense Lawyers- Peoria IL, Hirsch Law Group, Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols and Schierer & Ritchie, LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Peoria, IL?

Johnson Law Group is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Peoria 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 Peoria

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 criminal defense lawyers serving Peoria.

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