67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Salt Spring Island, BC (2026)
19 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
3 of the 19 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 Salt Spring Island: Strategic Criminal Defence Victoria, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strategic Criminal Defence Victoria | 67 | 5.0★ (86) | Victoria, 45 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Tarnow Criminal Law | 64 | 4.7★ (44) | Richmond, 47 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Filkow Law Richmond | 64 | 4.8★ (30) | Richmond, 47 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Suntok, Stephen N. | 50 | 5.0★ (37) | Oak Bay, 14 km away | — |
| 5 | David G. Baker | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | Richmond, 47 km away | — |
| 6 | Acumen Law Corporation | 47 | 4.5★ (114) | Richmond, 47 km away | — |
| 7 | Costa Law Victoria BC | 47 | 5.0★ (62) | Victoria, 45 km away | — |
| 8 | Traffic Lawyer John Chak | 45 | 4.8★ (30) | Richmond, 47 km away | Sat · Evenings |
| 9 | Steele Law Corporation | 45 | 4.1★ (31) | Victoria, 42 km away | — |
| 10 | Neil Brooks Law Corporation | 44 | 5.0★ (21) | Victoria, 45 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Salt Spring Island 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.
- #1Call (778) 966-7878
#1Strategic Criminal Defence Victoria
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 86 Google reviews
- #2Call (604) 278-0555
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 44 Google reviews
- #3Call (604) 278-8100
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 30 Google reviews
The 19 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island, 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.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Bay, 14 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 42 km away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 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.
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Richmond, 45 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 44 km away
43/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Claus Drury Roy
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 CHAK LAW
Based in Richmond, 47 km away
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duncan, 16 km away
37/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
36/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 95 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Simair Law
Based in Victoria, 45 km away
35/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are |
Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island are open 24/7?
3 on this list post 24/7 hours: Strategic Criminal Defence Victoria, Tarnow Criminal Law and Filkow Law Richmond.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Salt Spring Island, BC?
Strategic Criminal Defence Victoria is #1, with an LFR Score of 67 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Salt Spring Island 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?
19 of the 19 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.
Update log for Salt Spring Island
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 19 criminal defense lawyers serving Salt Spring Island.