Skip to content

Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tracy, CA (2026)

Top 50 of 77 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

14 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

  1. 1

    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Tracy: Gil Somera, open 24/7.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Tracy 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 Tracy at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Gil Somera664.8★ (54)Stockton, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2The Bogan Law Firm664.7★ (90)Modesto, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers655.0★ (19)Manteca, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Pleasanton Office644.9★ (41)Pleasanton, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Modesto Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Harmeet Dhillon - Stanislaus County645.0★ (30)Modesto, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Law Offices of David Chesley635.0★ (15)Stockton, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Gorelick Law Office634.9★ (29)Pleasanton, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC624.6★ (21)Dublin, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Leon Mezzetti Criminal Law Offices Stockton605.0★ (3)Stockton, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Law Office of Ivan O.B. Morse595.0★ (4)Dublin, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Tracy now

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 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Tracy, 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 77 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 Tracy

    Based in Stockton, 18 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 54 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 54 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2509 W March Ln Ste 200, Stockton, CA 95207
  2. Based in Modesto, 25 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 90 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 90 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    615 13th St A, Modesto, CA 95354
  3. Based in Pleasanton, 27 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 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 41 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6200 Stoneridge Mall Rd #300, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  4. 64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    520 13th St Suite C, Modesto, CA 95354
  5. Based in Stockton, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1313 W Robinhood Dr a3, Stockton, CA 95207
  6. Based in Pleasanton, 26 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4900 Hopyard Rd Suit 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  7. Based in Dublin, 28 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7567 Amador Valley Blvd #310, Dublin, CA 94568
  8. Based in Dublin, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 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
    11700 Dublin Blvd #240, Dublin, CA 94568
  9. Based in Stockton, 18 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial 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
    3522 Deer Park Dr B, Stockton, CA 95219
  10. Based in Stockton, 19 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5250 Claremont Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
  11. Based in Pleasanton, 26 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4900 Hopyard Rd Suit 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  12. Based in Pleasanton, 26 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    4900 Hopyard Rd Suit 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  13. Based in Modesto, 24 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 148 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 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 10th St 5th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354
  14. Based in Modesto, 21 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 53 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 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2937 Veneman Ave Suite A101, Modesto, CA 95356
  15. Based in Stockton, 17 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 N California St, Stockton, CA 95202
  16. Based in Manteca, 12 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    210 E Center St, Manteca, CA 95336
  17. Based in Modesto, 24 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 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 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 10th St 5th Floor, Suite 100, Modesto, CA 95354
  18. Based in Livermore, 19 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1841 Fourth St Ste D, Livermore, CA 94550
  19. Based in Stockton, 17 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3439 Brookside Rd Ste 205, Stockton, CA 95219
  20. Based in Modesto, 25 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 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 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    520 13th St, Modesto, CA 95354

Top 50 of 77 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 Tracy, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of John W. Noonan454.1★ (90)27 mi
27Law Offices of John W. Noonan453.4★ (17)12 mi
28The Law Office of Brian Lafferty454.7★ (15)17 mi
29Law Office of Simran Kaur - Immigration, Criminal, & Family Attorney454.4★ (53)In Tracy
30The Law Office Richard A. Meyer444.1★ (51)25 mi
31Law Office of Kelli Mendez444.8★ (24)24 mi
32Law Office of Patrick D. O'Neil, Esq. P.C.443.9★ (19)20 mi
33Mowry Law Group444.4★ (38)28 mi
34Law offices of Jesse J. Garcia444.7★ (27)28 mi
35Gradford Law Firm444.2★ (25)24 mi
36Law Office of Matthew Begoun435.0★ (16)24 mi
37The Law Office Of Christopher A. Lamiero435.0★ (20)28 mi
38Law Office of Jonathan Garzoli434.8★ (4)12 mi
39Law Offices of David Barzaga434.4★ (9)19 mi
40Law Offices of Gregory R. Davenport434.1★ (8)17 mi
41Law Office of Jeffrey Virgil Traverso434.4★ (7)17 mi
42Campos Law Offices P.C.434.8★ (397)16 mi
43Jeffrey A Silvia Law Office424.2★ (6)18 mi
44The Nieves Law Firm Criminal Defense Attorneys425.0★ (4)17 mi
45Scott B. Ennis ESQ.423.7★ (6)18 mi
46Law Office of Hans Hjertonsson425.0★ (9)25 mi
47The Law Offices of Del Bahner425.0★ (11)27 mi
48The Law Office of Emily M. Chrim423.4★ (5)18 mi
49Knutsen Law Offices David Knutsen and Thomas Knutsen424.5★ (11)27 mi
50Law Office of Dru Vincent Hunt, PC425.0★ (3)17 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Tracy

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 Tracy: questions

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

14 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Gil Somera, The Bogan Law Firm, Virtuoso Criminal and DUI Lawyers, Summit Defense Criminal Lawyers - Pleasanton Office and Modesto Criminal Defense Attorney at Law Harmeet Dhillon - Stanislaus County.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Tracy, CA?

Gil Somera is #1, with an LFR Score of 66 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Tracy 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 Tracy

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 77 criminal defense lawyers serving Tracy.