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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Sun City Center, FL (2026)

Top 50 of 315 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 of the 50 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 Sun City Center: Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A., open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A.704.9★ (571)Tampa, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2The Matassini Law Firm694.9★ (434)Tampa, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Hersem Law695.0★ (245)Tampa, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Morris Law Firm, P.A.684.9★ (295)St. Petersburg, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Carlson | Hayslett PA684.9★ (270)Tampa, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Carlson | Hayslett PA684.9★ (950)Clearwater, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Carlson Hayslett P.A.675.0★ (182)St. Petersburg, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Escobar, Michaels & Associates674.7★ (231)Tampa, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Fernandez Law Group674.9★ (161)Tampa, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Plotnick Law Offices674.9★ (166)St. Petersburg, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Sun City Center, 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 315 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Sun City Center

    #1 Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A.

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 571 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    625 E Twiggs St Ste 102, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A.(813) 229-5353

  2. #2 The Matassini Law Firm

    Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2811 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
    View profile for The Matassini Law Firm(813) 680-3004

  3. #3 Hersem Law

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 245 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1550 W Cleveland St Suite 9, Tampa, FL 33606
    View profile for Hersem Law(813) 251-7291

  4. #4 Morris Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 2nd Ave NE #515, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    View profile for Morris Law Firm, P.A.(727) 388-4736

  5. #5 Carlson | Hayslett PA

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    601 N Ashley Dr #1100-1007, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Carlson | Hayslett PA(813) 473-6132

  6. #6 Carlson | Hayslett PA

    Based in Clearwater, 30 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 950 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 950 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    250 N Belcher Rd. Ste 102, Clearwater, FL 33765
    View profile for Carlson | Hayslett PA(727) 219-2272

  7. #7 Carlson Hayslett P.A.

    Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3443 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
    View profile for Carlson Hayslett P.A.(727) 616-1210

  9. #9 Fernandez Law Group

    Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    506 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
    View profile for Fernandez Law Group(813) 489-3222

  10. #10 Plotnick Law Offices

    Based in St. Petersburg, 18 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1515 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
    View profile for Plotnick Law Offices(727) 619-1827

  12. #12 Musca Law

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    606 E Madison St Ste 110, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Musca Law(813) 362-5623

  14. #14 O’Brien Hatfield

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    511 W Bay St Ste 330, Tampa, FL 33606
    View profile for O’Brien Hatfield(813) 440-2347

  16. #16 Wilcox Law

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    620 E Twiggs St Ste 304, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Wilcox Law(813) 940-4300

  17. #17 Buda Law

    Based in Tampa, 18 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3002 W Kennedy Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33609
    View profile for Buda Law(813) 322-2832

  18. #18 Elsea Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Tampa, 17 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    806 E Jackson St Ste. 3, Tampa, FL 33602
    View profile for Elsea Law Firm, P.A.(813) 451-8583

  24. #24 Marc N. Pelletier

    Based in St. Petersburg, 20 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9721 Executive Center Dr N #120, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
    View profile for Marc N. Pelletier(727) 578-0303

Top 50 of 315 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Sun City Center, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hunt Law | Tampa Criminal Defense665.0★ (66)17 mi
27Sammis Law Firm664.4★ (172)18 mi
28Carlson | Hayslett PA664.8★ (104)20 mi
29Timothy Sullivan - Pinellas County DUI Defense Attorney, PLLC665.0★ (240)29 mi
30Goldman Wetzel664.8★ (81)18 mi
31Scriven Law, P.A.664.7★ (92)18 mi
32Brian Palacios Law - Criminal & DUI Attorney664.9★ (59)18 mi
33Perl Law, PLLC665.0★ (55)18 mi
34Sanchez Vaughn, Trial Lawyers664.9★ (56)17 mi
35James Falls, Criminal Defense Lawyer, P.A.655.0★ (50)18 mi
36Riverview Criminal Defense Attorneys655.0★ (22)10 mi
37Blake & Dorsten, P.A.654.9★ (115)25 mi
38Mike G Law - Criminal Defense Attorney654.6★ (78)18 mi
39The Rickman Law Firm654.7★ (65)17 mi
40Law Offices of Jeff Paulk654.8★ (51)17 mi
41No Cuffs Tampa655.0★ (44)17 mi
42OA Law Firm654.7★ (81)20 mi
43The Law Office of Chris Beardslee655.0★ (44)18 mi
44Law Office of W.F. "Casey" Ebsary, Jr.655.0★ (41)17 mi
45Jessica C. Fernandez, P.A.654.9★ (51)19 mi
46Marc A. Joseph, P.A.654.4★ (76)17 mi
47Brancato Law Firm, P.A.655.0★ (37)17 mi
48Vento Law Firm655.0★ (42)19 mi
49Myers Law, PA654.6★ (27)13 mi
50Pallegar Law, P.A.655.0★ (38)19 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Sun City Center

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 Sun City Center: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Sun City Center are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A., The Matassini Law Firm, Hersem Law, Morris Law Firm, P.A. and Carlson | Hayslett PA.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Sun City Center, FL?

Daniel J. Fernandez, P.A. is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Sun City Center 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 Sun City Center

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 315 criminal defense lawyers serving Sun City Center.

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