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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phillipsburg, NJ (2026)

Top 50 of 65 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

14 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 Phillipsburg: Law Office of Timothy Prendergast, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Law Office of Timothy Prendergast704.6★ (219)Easton, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Brian Jordan - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer705.0★ (387)East Stroudsburg, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3MH Criminal Defense695.0★ (148)Allentown, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Robert A Mancini Attys At Law685.0★ (351)Montgomeryville, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Fienman Defense LLC645.0★ (43)Montgomeryville, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Attorney Robert J Munley634.6★ (19)East Stroudsburg, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Kitay Law Offices624.9★ (639)Allentown, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Madsen Law Offices594.6★ (43)Easton, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates584.8★ (25)Easton, 1 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10The Law Offices of Everett Cook564.5★ (80)Allentown, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Phillipsburg, 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 65 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 Phillipsburg

    #1 Law Office of Timothy Prendergast

    Based in Easton, 6 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 219 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 219 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5201 William Penn Hwy 2nd Fl, Easton, PA 18045
    View profile for Law Office of Timothy Prendergast(610) 252-9719

  3. #3 MH Criminal Defense

    Based in Allentown, 15 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 148 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 148 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3477 Corporate Pkwy Ste 100, Center Valley, PA 18034
    View profile for MH Criminal Defense(215) 450-0502

  4. #4 Robert A Mancini Attys At Law

    Based in Montgomeryville, 27 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 351 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 351 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    279 S Main St A, Doylestown, PA 18901
    View profile for Robert A Mancini Attys At Law(215) 348-4900

  5. #5 Fienman Defense LLC

    Based in Montgomeryville, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 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 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    196 W Ashland St #410, Doylestown, PA 18901
    View profile for Fienman Defense LLC(215) 344-7334

  6. #6 Attorney Robert J Munley

    Based in East Stroudsburg, 20 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 N 6th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    View profile for Attorney Robert J Munley(570) 307-4085

  7. #7 Kitay Law Offices

    Based in Allentown, 13 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1810 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109
    View profile for Kitay Law Offices(610) 426-1113

  8. #8 Madsen Law Offices

    Based in Easton, 2 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    680 Wolf Ave, Easton, PA 18042
    View profile for Madsen Law Offices(484) 548-0529

  10. #10 The Law Offices of Everett Cook

    Based in Allentown, 19 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 520, Allentown, PA 18104
    View profile for The Law Offices of Everett Cook(610) 351-3566

  13. #13 Kearns Rotolo Law

    Based in Bradley Gardens, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    502 US-22, Lebanon, NJ 08833
    View profile for Kearns Rotolo Law(908) 888-9115

  14. #14 Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. - Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers

    Based in Lansdale, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2605 N Broad St, Colmar, PA 18915
    View profile for Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. - Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers(215) 918-4683

  15. #15 Crouthamel Law Offices, P.C.

    Based in Bethlehem, 11 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 420 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 420 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    306 S New St Ste 110, Bethlehem, PA 18015
    View profile for Crouthamel Law Offices, P.C.(610) 428-3386

  17. #17 Karam Nahas Esq.

    Based in Bridgewater, 29 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ 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.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1130 US-202 # A-7, Raritan, NJ 08869
    View profile for Karam Nahas Esq.(908) 505-5291

  18. #18 Gianforcaro Law

    Based in Phillipsburg

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
    View profile for Gianforcaro Law(908) 859-2200

  19. #19 Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq.

    Based in Phillipsburg

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    305 Roseberry St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
    View profile for Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq.(908) 454-3200

  20. #20 Eric K. Dowdle Esquire LLC

    Based in Allentown, 11 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    32 Kichline Ave 3rd Floor, Hellertown, PA 18055
    View profile for Eric K. Dowdle Esquire LLC(445) 310-9911

  21. #21 Melissa P Rudas

    Based in Bethlehem, 11 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews
    Address
    140 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
    View profile for Melissa P Rudas(610) 814-6204

  22. #22 Law office of Kathryn Roberts, Esquire

    Based in Allentown, 16 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 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 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    527 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for Law office of Kathryn Roberts, Esquire(484) 695-7023

  24. #24 DONOHUE LAW, LLC

    Based in Allentown, 16 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 39 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 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 Hamilton St #102, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for DONOHUE LAW, LLC(610) 740-4402

  25. #25 James J. Burke Esq

    Based in Bethlehem, 11 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44 E Broad St #215, Bethlehem, PA 18018
    View profile for James J. Burke Esq(610) 807-0213

Top 50 of 65 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 Phillipsburg, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Offices of Syzane Arifaj465.0★ (4)1 mi
27Glennis L. Clark Law Office464.4★ (33)16 mi
28Law Offices of Joshua D. Fulmer, Esq.465.0★ (4)2 mi
29Zelechiwsky Law Office454.2★ (31)16 mi
30Michael Ira Stump, Attorney-at-Law455.0★ (31)23 mi
31Law Office of Nuria DiLuzio453.9★ (11)11 mi
32William A Watkins, Esq.454.0★ (41)20 mi
33JacksonLaw, LLC444.4★ (21)20 mi
34Gavin Holihan444.4★ (11)16 mi
35Waldron & Williams433.6★ (11)16 mi
36Wilhelm & Roemersma, P.C.434.7★ (159)In Phillipsburg
37Goudsouzian and Associates434.8★ (166)4 mi
38Law Offices of George S. Nassif, Esq.435.0★ (237)11 mi
39Applebaum & Associates422.5★ (4)16 mi
40Alexander J. Karam, Jr. Attorney At Law404.8★ (31)2 mi
41Thomas & Thomas Attorneys at Law404.2★ (55)2 mi
42Spitale Vargo Madsen & Blair394.1★ (50)2 mi
43The Banks Law Group393.7★ (21)30 mi
44Asteak Law Offices394.0★ (46)2 mi
45ARM Lawyers384.5★ (167)20 mi
46Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C.384.8★ (112)20 mi
47ARM Lawyers384.7★ (35)11 mi
48Meshkov & Breslin383.5★ (25)2 mi
49Law Office of David Kennedy Bifulco, P.C.374.8★ (26)11 mi
50Fisher & Fisher Law Offices374.6★ (84)20 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Phillipsburg

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 Phillipsburg: questions

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

14 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Law Office of Timothy Prendergast, Brian Jordan - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer, MH Criminal Defense, Robert A Mancini Attys At Law and Fienman Defense LLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Phillipsburg, NJ?

Law Office of Timothy Prendergast is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 65 criminal defense lawyers serving Phillipsburg.

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