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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Springfield, IL (2026)

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

4 of the 14 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 Springfield: Hirsch Law Group Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Springfield 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 Springfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Hirsch Law Group Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers704.6★ (43)SpringfieldOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Johnson Law Group695.0★ (28)SpringfieldOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC634.9★ (107)SpringfieldOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP504.4★ (5)Lincoln, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law565.0★ (269)Springfield—
6Todd M. Goebel544.9★ (83)Springfield—
7Vig Law, P.C.534.7★ (103)Springfield—
8Harvatin Law Offices PC464.9★ (257)Springfield—
9William D Reid Attorney At Law465.0★ (3)Springfield—
10Attorney Greg W. Sronce434.7★ (88)Springfield—

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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 14 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Springfield, 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 Springfield

    Based in Springfield

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 W Old State Capitol Plaza Ste 320, Springfield, IL 62701
  2. Based in Springfield

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 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 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1100 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  3. Based in Lincoln, 28 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    604 E Broadway St Ste 8, Lincoln, IL 62656
  4. Based in Springfield

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 269 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 269 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  5. Based in Springfield

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
    Address
    Gates Wise Schlosser & Goebel, 1231 S 8th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  6. Based in Springfield

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 103 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 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 S 5th St LL, Springfield, IL 62703
  7. Based in Springfield

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 257 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 S 5th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  8. Based in Springfield

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 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 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    808 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62704
  9. Based in Springfield

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    725 S 4th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  10. Based in Springfield

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Professional Dr Ste 200 Office L, Springfield, IL 62703
  11. Based in Springfield

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1307 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62703
  12. Based in Springfield

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    205 S 5th St #700, Springfield, IL 62701

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Springfield

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 Springfield: questions

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

4 on this list post 24/7 hours: Hirsch Law Group Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers, Johnson Law Group, Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC and Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP.

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

Hirsch Law Group Springfield Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyers is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Springfield 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?

14 of the 14 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Springfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 criminal defense lawyers serving Springfield.