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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Springfield, TN (2026)

Top 34 of 133 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

21 of the 34 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: Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys, 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
1Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys674.9★ (500)Nashville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON675.0★ (309)Gallatin, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Herbert & Lux665.0★ (89)Goodlettsville, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Maniatis Law PLLC664.8★ (288)Nashville, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney654.8★ (178)Nashville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Ridings Law Group, P.C.655.0★ (136)Nashville, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Ladner Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer Nashville654.9★ (127)Nashville, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Law Office of Bernie McEvoy654.8★ (151)Nashville, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9NASH LAW654.7★ (170)Nashville, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Byron Pugh Legal654.9★ (109)Nashville, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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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 34 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. The full ranking of all 133 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 Springfield

    #1 Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys

    Based in Nashville, 24 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 500 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 500 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    818 Woodland St Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37206
    View profile for Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys(615) 274-4009

  2. #2 KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON

    Based in Gallatin, 26 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON(615) 957-3556

  3. #3 Herbert & Lux

    Based in Goodlettsville, 16 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Herbert & Lux(615) 878-5537

  4. #4 Maniatis Law PLLC

    Based in Nashville, 27 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 288 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 288 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 Donelson Pike Ste 204, Nashville, TN 37214
    View profile for Maniatis Law PLLC(615) 366-1211

  6. #6 Ridings Law Group, P.C.

    Based in Nashville, 25 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 136 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 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    211 Union St Ste 205, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Ridings Law Group, P.C.(615) 851-1888

  8. #8 Law Office of Bernie McEvoy

    Based in Nashville, 25 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 151 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 151 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Suite 206, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Law Office of Bernie McEvoy(615) 255-9595

  9. #9 NASH LAW

    Based in Nashville, 24 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 170 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 170 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 James Robertson Pkwy Suite 201, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for NASH LAW(615) 212-2764

  10. Based in Nashville, 25 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 109 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 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Byron Pugh Legal(615) 857-3318

  11. #11 Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC.

    Based in Nashville, 26 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 174 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 174 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1224 2nd Ave S Ste 102, Nashville, TN 37210
    View profile for Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC.(615) 649-0110

  12. #12 May & McKinney, PLLC

    Based in Nashville, 25 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 129 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 129 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for May & McKinney, PLLC(615) 256-7337

  13. #13 Greg King Law Office

    Based in Nashville, 25 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    530 Church St #202, Nashville, TN 37219
    View profile for Greg King Law Office

  19. #19 Thomas Bailey & Associates

    Based in Goodlettsville, 17 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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
    View profile for Thomas Bailey & Associates(615) 647-9485

  20. #20 Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC

    Based in Goodlettsville, 20 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 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
    View profile for Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC(615) 248-8600

  21. #21 Paul Marsh, Attorney at Law

    Based in Mount Juliet, 28 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 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
    View profile for Paul Marsh, Attorney at Law(615) 403-4226

  23. #23 The Law Office of Joe R. “Jay” Johnson, II

    Based in Springfield

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 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
    View profile for The Law Office of Joe R. “Jay” Johnson, II(615) 384-0284

  24. #24 Jodie A. Bell

    Based in Nashville, 25 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ 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.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    214 2nd Ave N Ste 208, Nashville, TN 37201
    View profile for Jodie A. Bell(615) 953-4977

  25. #25 Law Office Of William F Kroeger

    Based in Springfield

    48/100LFR 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 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 5th Ave W, Springfield, TN 37172
    View profile for Law Office Of William F Kroeger(615) 382-2929

Top 34 of 133 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Springfield, ranks 26 to 34
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Michael K. Walker, Attorney at Law474.9★ (248)24 mi
27Bartlett Law474.9★ (188)22 mi
28Runyon & Runyon474.9★ (280)26 mi
29Grimes & Warren PLLC474.9★ (273)26 mi
30The Music City Defender Law Office of Cesar Arbelaez475.0★ (127)25 mi
31Will Tippens Law465.0★ (103)24 mi
32Abogado Chase Brown464.9★ (78)23 mi
33Patriot Law454.9★ (60)26 mi
34Horst Law454.8★ (33)20 mi

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?

21 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys, KETRON COMPANY, PLLC./ LAW OFFICE of MICAH C. KETRON, Herbert & Lux, Maniatis Law PLLC and PNC Law Criminal Defense Attorney.

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

Beasley Law Criminal Defense Attorneys is #1, with an LFR Score of 67 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?

24 of the 25 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 133 criminal defense lawyers serving Springfield.

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