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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Squamish, BC (2026)

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

13 of the 40 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 Squamish: Vayeghan Litigation, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Squamish 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 Squamish at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Vayeghan Litigation695.0★ (279)Vancouver, 46 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Jonathan J Israels Law Corporation684.9★ (184)Vancouver, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group674.9★ (138)Vancouver, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Sarah Leamon Law Group664.4★ (154)Vancouver, 46 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5David Karp Law Corp.644.7★ (47)Vancouver, 46 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Tom Doust - Vancouver Criminal Lawyer644.6★ (45)Vancouver, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Michael Shapray, Law Corporation624.2★ (29)Vancouver, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Picard Law624.6★ (20)Vancouver, 46 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Zargarian Litigation | Vancouver614.7★ (12)Vancouver, 46 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Bloom Law605.0★ (7)Vancouver, 47 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 40 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Squamish, 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 Squamish

    #1 Vayeghan Litigation

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 279 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 279 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1055 W Hastings St #300, Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9
    View profile for Vayeghan Litigation(778) 653-3995

  4. #4 Sarah Leamon Law Group

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 154 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 154 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    325 Howe St #608, Vancouver, BC V6C 1G9
    View profile for Sarah Leamon Law Group(604) 239-4742

  5. #5 David Karp Law Corp.

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 47 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 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1140 W Pender St Suite 1350, Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1
    View profile for David Karp Law Corp.(604) 218-0840

  7. #7 Michael Shapray, Law Corporation

    Based in Vancouver, 47 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    808 Nelson St 17th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
    View profile for Michael Shapray, Law Corporation(604) 725-4300

  8. #8 Picard Law

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    73 Water St #401, Vancouver, BC V6B 1A1
    View profile for Picard Law(604) 688-5377

  9. #9 Zargarian Litigation | Vancouver

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    355 Burrard St Suite 1000, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8
    View profile for Zargarian Litigation | Vancouver(250) 713-8821

  10. #10 Bloom Law

    Based in Vancouver, 47 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    808 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H2
    View profile for Bloom Law(604) 603-5513

  12. #12 Butler & Company

    Based in Vancouver, 48 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3337 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6R 1N6
    View profile for Butler & Company(604) 318-3838

  13. #13 Park Row Litigation

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    666 Burrard St #500, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P6
    View profile for Park Row Litigation(604) 836-7990

  14. #14 John Stowe Law Office

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ 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.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    207 W Hastings St #1109, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
    View profile for John Stowe Law Office(604) 684-1665

  17. #17 Jordan Allingham

    Based in Vancouver, 47 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    319 W Pender St #440, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
    View profile for Jordan Allingham(236) 521-3268

  18. #18 Mitchell Fogel

    Based in Vancouver, 47 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    319 W Pender St #440, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
    View profile for Mitchell Fogel(604) 336-9800

  19. #19 Matthew W. James

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 W Hastings St Unit 801, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
    View profile for Matthew W. James(604) 729-3466

  20. #20 Muldoon & Company

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    355 Burrard St #1205, Vancouver, BC V6C 2G8
    View profile for Muldoon & Company(604) 974-9749

  21. #21 Johnson Doyle Nelson & Anderson - Vancouver Criminal Lawyers

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    325 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1Z7
    View profile for Johnson Doyle Nelson & Anderson - Vancouver Criminal Lawyers(604) 688-8338

  22. #22 Peck and Company

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    744 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1A5
    View profile for Peck and Company(604) 669-0208

  23. #23 Narwal Litigation LLP

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    777 Hornby St #970, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S4
    View profile for Narwal Litigation LLP(604) 681-2226

  24. #24 Martland & Saulnier

    Based in Vancouver, 46 km away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    815 Hornby St #506, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2E7
    View profile for Martland & Saulnier(604) 687-6278

  25. #25 Paul Ferguson

    Based in Vancouver, 47 km away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 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 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    319 W Pender St #440, Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
    View profile for Paul Ferguson(604) 336-9800

All 40 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Squamish, ranks 26 to 40
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Allen Goldin Criminal Lawyer Vancouver415.0★ (7)46 km
27Mark J. Swartz415.0★ (6)46 km
28Tony Lagemaat414.3★ (6)46 km
29Turko and Company413.3★ (7)46 km
30Troy Anderson Law Corporation415.0★ (5)47 km
31Steele Law Corporation414.2★ (5)46 km
32Ferguson Allingham405.0★ (4)47 km
33Fai David N404.3★ (3)42 km
34Daniel J. Song, KC — Pringle Law403.3★ (3)46 km
35Specht & Pryer Law Corp 毅杰律师事务所384.7★ (144)46 km
36Sugden, McFee & Roos LLP344.8★ (19)46 km
37Ascendion Law335.0★ (12)46 km
38Hamilton Law Group333.9★ (19)47 km
39Jas Mangat Law Corporation335.0★ (10)46 km
40La Liberté Cronin & Company324.5★ (8)47 km

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Squamish

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 Squamish: questions

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

13 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Vayeghan Litigation, Jonathan J Israels Law Corporation, Mickelson, Whysall & Moore Law Group, Sarah Leamon Law Group and David Karp Law Corp..

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Squamish, BC?

Vayeghan Litigation is #1, with an LFR Score of 69 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Squamish 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 Squamish

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 40 criminal defense lawyers serving Squamish.

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