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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY (2026)

Top 31 of 78 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

14 of the 31 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 Pleasure Ridge Park: Mudd Legal Group, PLLC, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park 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 Pleasure Ridge Park at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Mudd Legal Group, PLLC735.0★ (282)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Hitch Defense Attorneys725.0★ (186)Louisville, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers - Louisville Office724.9★ (184)Louisville, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4John Olash714.8★ (191)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Justin C. Brown, Attorney at Law694.7★ (59)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Roby Scott T684.9★ (36)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Glogower Law Offices664.6★ (17)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8J. Robert Yates654.9★ (11)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Law Office of David von Wiegandt614.9★ (121)Louisville, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Chad Graham - Attorney At Law615.0★ (89)Louisville, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 31 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park, 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 78 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 Pleasure Ridge Park

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    73/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 282 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 282 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    600 W Main St Ste 300, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Mudd Legal Group, PLLC(502) 795-2529

  2. #2 Hitch Defense Attorneys

    Based in Louisville, 8 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 186 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 186 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1009 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40203
    View profile for Hitch Defense Attorneys(502) 934-3463

  3. #3 Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers - Louisville Office

    Based in Louisville, 10 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 184 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 184 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 S Clay St A, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers - Louisville Office(502) 829-7578

  4. #4 John Olash

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 191 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 191 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    150 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for John Olash(502) 419-4384

  6. #6 Roby Scott T

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 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
    600 W Main St #100, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Roby Scott T(502) 540-1213

  7. #7 Glogower Law Offices

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    500 W Jefferson St #1100, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Glogower Law Offices(502) 435-9079

  8. #8 J. Robert Yates

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    440 S 7th St #100, Louisville, KY 40203
    View profile for J. Robert Yates(502) 583-5777

  11. #11 Stein Law

    Based in New Albany, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 109 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    810 E Market St, New Albany, IN 47150
    View profile for Stein Law(812) 948-6000

  13. #13 Brendan McLeod, Aggressive Criminal Attorney - Oldham County

    Based in Louisville, 22 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1801 Huckleberry Ln, Prospect, KY 40059
    View profile for Brendan McLeod, Aggressive Criminal Attorney - Oldham County(502) 386-1414

  14. #14 McCoy & Hiestand, PLC

    Based in Louisville, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 34 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 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    108 Browns Ln, Louisville, KY 40207
    View profile for McCoy & Hiestand, PLC(502) 233-8385

  16. #16 Law Office of Mac Adams

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Address
    500 W Jefferson St #1100, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Law Office of Mac Adams(502) 694-0622

  18. #18 ERIC J. WEITZEL

    Based in New Albany, 10 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    220 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
    View profile for ERIC J. WEITZEL(812) 949-2529

  19. #19 Spalding Law, PLLC

    Based in Louisville, 10 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    214 S Clay St, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Spalding Law, PLLC(502) 483-6030

  20. #20 Leland Hulbert Law, PLLC

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 155 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 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    600 W Main St #100, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Leland Hulbert Law, PLLC(502) 396-9310

  21. #21 Gary Stewart Attorney at Law

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 155 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 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 W Jefferson St #1100, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Gary Stewart Attorney at Law(502) 541-4267

  22. #22 Farra Law Firm

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 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 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 W Jefferson St #1100, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Farra Law Firm(502) 314-4499

  23. #23 William M. Butler

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12:30 PM
    Address
    500 W Jefferson St Ste 1520, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for William M. Butler(502) 582-2020

  24. #24 Cox & Mazzoli, PLLC

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 65 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 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    600 W Main St Ste 300, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Cox & Mazzoli, PLLC(502) 589-6190

  25. #25 Mike Burns Law

    Based in Louisville, 20 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 121 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 121 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9850 Von Allmen Ct Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40241
    View profile for Mike Burns Law(502) 400-1810

Top 31 of 78 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park, ranks 26 to 31
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fifer Law Office504.2★ (104)10 mi
27Nicholas Neumann Law Office494.6★ (47)9 mi
28Esselman, Stephen E494.6★ (45)9 mi
29Ira M. Schechter - Attorney at Law484.8★ (27)12 mi
30Pfeiffer Law Office465.0★ (11)9 mi
31Nick Boggs Law445.0★ (4)9 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park

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 Pleasure Ridge Park: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park are open 24/7?

14 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Mudd Legal Group, PLLC, Hitch Defense Attorneys, Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers - Louisville Office, John Olash and Justin C. Brown, Attorney at Law.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY?

Mudd Legal Group, PLLC is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park 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 Pleasure Ridge Park

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 78 criminal defense lawyers serving Pleasure Ridge Park.

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