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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Portland, TN (2026)

Top 50 of 74 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

8 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 Portland: KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Portland 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 Portland at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON715.0★ (309)Gallatin, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Herbert & Lux675.0★ (89)Goodlettsville, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Frank Lannom Law Group665.0★ (169)Lebanon, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4John Caudill Attorney at Law644.9★ (60)Bowling Green, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Law Office of Jeger Ali, PLLC625.0★ (19)Bowling Green, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Thomas Bailey & Associates564.5★ (74)Goodlettsville, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC554.9★ (42)Goodlettsville, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Paul Marsh, Attorney at Law544.8★ (39)Mount Juliet, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Zanger Law Firm484.4★ (77)White House, 11 mi away—
10Vasek & Robbins484.9★ (226)Lebanon, 29 mi away—

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Portland, 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 74 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 Portland

    Based in Gallatin, 14 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 309 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 309 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 S Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066
  2. Based in Goodlettsville, 21 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 89 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 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    140 N Main St, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
  3. Based in Lebanon, 29 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 169 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 169 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    137 Public Sq, Lebanon, TN 37087
  4. Based in Bowling Green, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    911 College St #203, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  5. Based in Bowling Green, 29 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    728 Chestnut St Ste 206, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  6. Based in Goodlettsville, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 74 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    301 Northcreek Blvd Ste 827, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
  7. Based in Goodlettsville, 25 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    231 W Old Hickory Blvd Ste B, 2nd Floor, Madison, TN 37115
  8. Based in Mount Juliet, 28 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    401 Raintree Dr, Hermitage, TN 37076
  9. Based in White House, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 77 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 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    135 Clif Garrett Dr, White House, TN 37188
  10. Based in Lebanon, 29 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 226 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 226 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    103 W Main St, Lebanon, TN 37087
  11. Based in Gallatin, 14 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    126 E Main St A, Gallatin, TN 37066
  12. Based in Springfield, 21 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 107 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 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    115 5th Ave W, Springfield, TN 37172
  13. Based in Lebanon, 29 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 141 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 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    137 Public Sq Ste 3, Lebanon, TN 37087
  14. Based in Gallatin, 14 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 43 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 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    113 W Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066
  15. Based in Lebanon, 29 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 136 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 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 Public Sq, Lebanon, TN 37087
  16. Based in Gallatin, 14 mi away

    47/100LFR 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 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    425 S Water Ave, Gallatin, TN 37066
  17. Based in Gallatin, 13 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1675 Liberty Ln, Gallatin, TN 37066
  18. 46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 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 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    102 Hartmann Dr Ste G-126, Lebanon, TN 37087
  19. Based in Lebanon, 29 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 105 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 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 N Greenwood St Ste B, Lebanon, TN 37087
  20. Based in Bowling Green, 29 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 114 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 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    728 College St B, Bowling Green, KY 42101
  21. Based in Goodlettsville, 22 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 62 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 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–1 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1994 Gallatin Pike N Ste 201, Madison, TN 37115
  22. Based in Lebanon, 29 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 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 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    115 E Main St a1, Lebanon, TN 37087
  23. Based in Gallatin, 14 mi away

    45/100LFR 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”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    118 Public Square Second Floor, Gallatin, TN 37066

Top 50 of 74 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 Portland, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Horst Law444.8★ (33)26 mi
27Law Office Of William F Kroeger444.5★ (19)21 mi
28Law Office of Chad Turnbow - Criminal Defense and Probate444.7★ (27)26 mi
29Donnavon K. Vasek, Attorney444.7★ (33)29 mi
30Lucas Law Firm433.7★ (6)14 mi
31Kevin R. Croslin, Attorney at Law434.1★ (38)28 mi
32Law Office Of Kyle D Parks434.7★ (12)22 mi
33Tarkington Law Firm434.5★ (8)20 mi
34Law Office of Kevin L. Poole435.0★ (18)29 mi
35Law Office of Dwight Burton, PLLC423.9★ (32)28 mi
36Grebert Law PLLC424.7★ (18)30 mi
37Lisa G. Woolley, Attorney at Law414.1★ (14)29 mi
38Law Office of Peter Gray-Whiteley414.3★ (12)29 mi
39Harrison & Goin Law Firm414.5★ (8)29 mi
40Kane & Crowell, PLLC404.8★ (603)29 mi
41Goff Law Firm PLLC403.9★ (25)29 mi
42The Shifflett Law Firm, PLLC404.4★ (30)In Portland
43Premier Law Group - Chad M. Ross, Attorney394.8★ (90)14 mi
44Roger A. Bryant Attorney at Law393.0★ (20)27 mi
45Fleming-Wilmoth Law Firm384.8★ (116)21 mi
46The Templeton Law Firm384.4★ (64)14 mi
47Garner Law Firm, PLLC374.4★ (104)20 mi
48James H Flood Attorney at Law373.5★ (6)29 mi
49Frizzell & Frizzell, PLLC374.4★ (87)20 mi
50Hagar and Phillips Attorneys at Law374.8★ (106)29 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Portland

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 Portland: questions

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

8 on this list post 24/7 hours, including KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON, Herbert & Lux, Frank Lannom Law Group, John Caudill Attorney at Law and Law Office of Jeger Ali, PLLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Portland, TN?

KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Portland 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 Portland

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 74 criminal defense lawyers serving Portland.