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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Thomas, ON (2026)

Top 25 of 33 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

7 of the 25 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 St. Thomas: DeMelo Heathcote, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1DeMelo Heathcote674.6★ (44)London, 24 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Aitken Robertson Professional Corporation664.8★ (32)London, 24 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Nicola Circelli Law665.0★ (30)London, 25 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers - London, ON654.9★ (240)London, 24 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5IQBAL LAW - Family Lawyer644.5★ (10)London, 20 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Elizabeth Ferris Law (Criminal)624.2★ (5)London, 24 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Kruse Law584.6★ (66)London, 23 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Snow Lawyers Professional Corporation575.0★ (20)London, 25 km away—
9Cake Criminal Defence514.9★ (171)London, 28 km away—
10Velox Law Professional Corporation505.0★ (88)London, 24 km away—

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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 25 emergency criminal defense lawyers in St. Thomas, 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 33 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 St. Thomas

    #1 DeMelo Heathcote

    Based in London, 24 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 44 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 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    275 Colborne St, London, ON N6B 2S7
    View profile for DeMelo Heathcote(519) 204-7966

  3. #3 Nicola Circelli Law

    Based in London, 25 km away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    585 Talbot St, London, ON N6A 2T2
    View profile for Nicola Circelli Law(519) 601-9977

  5. #5 IQBAL LAW - Family Lawyer

    Based in London, 20 km away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    30 Kanata Crescent, London, ON N6J 4R9
    View profile for IQBAL LAW - Family Lawyer(289) 652-0529

  7. #7 Kruse Law

    Based in London, 23 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    88 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON N6J 2K1
    View profile for Kruse Law(519) 649-6666

  9. #9 Cake Criminal Defence

    Based in London, 28 km away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 171 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 171 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Hyde Park Rd Unit 107, London, ON N6H 5L7
    View profile for Cake Criminal Defence(519) 452-2621

  10. #10 Velox Law Professional Corporation

    Based in London, 24 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 88 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 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    472 Ridout St N, London, ON N6A 2P7
    View profile for Velox Law Professional Corporation(519) 433-3278

  11. #11 Conron Law Professional Corporation

    Based in London, 24 km away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 73 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 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Mezzanine Level, 140 Fullarton St #202, London, ON N6A 5P2
    View profile for Conron Law Professional Corporation(519) 673-1881

  12. #12 Skinner Criminal Law

    Based in London, 24 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 Fullarton St #1502, London, ON N6A 1H8
    View profile for Skinner Criminal Law(519) 964-3069

  13. #13 X-Copper

    Based in London, 21 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 Wellington Rd Unit 5, London, ON N6C 4R3
    View profile for X-Copper(289) 802-7134

  15. #15 Hardy & Associates Law LLP

    Based in London, 24 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    420 Talbot St Suite 203, London, ON N6A 2S2
    View profile for Hardy & Associates Law LLP(519) 438-2708

  16. #16 O’Hara Law

    Based in London, 25 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    717 Richmond St Unit 307, London, ON N6A 1S2
    View profile for O’Hara Law(519) 679-9250

  19. #19 Richard Braiden - Criminal Lawyer

    Based in London, 24 km away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    383 Richmond St Ste 402, London, ON N6A 5R7
    View profile for Richard Braiden - Criminal Lawyer(519) 672-7410

  21. #21 Keli D. Mersereau Criminal Law Office

    Based in St. Thomas

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18 East St, St Thomas, ON N5P 2P7
    View profile for Keli D. Mersereau Criminal Law Office(519) 633-6582

  23. #23 Dominion Criminal Defence

    Based in London, 24 km away

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    458 Queens Ave Second Floor, London, ON N6B 1X9
    View profile for Dominion Criminal Defence(226) 667-5767

  24. #24 Venables Criminal Defence

    Based in London, 23 km away

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    258 Richmond St Suite 201A, London, ON N6B 2H7
    View profile for Venables Criminal Defence(519) 933-4634

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in St. Thomas

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 St. Thomas: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in St. Thomas are open 24/7?

7 on this list post 24/7 hours, including DeMelo Heathcote, Aitken Robertson Professional Corporation, Nicola Circelli Law, Lakin Afolabi Law - Criminal Lawyers - London, ON and IQBAL LAW - Family Lawyer.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in St. Thomas, ON?

DeMelo Heathcote is #1, with an LFR Score of 67 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 33 criminal defense lawyers serving St. Thomas.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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