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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Van Buren, AR (2026)

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

3 of the 26 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 Van Buren: Matthew Scott Law Firm, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Van Buren 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 Van Buren at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Matthew Scott Law Firm715.0★ (86)Fort Smith, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Honeycutt Law Office694.6★ (64)Fort Smith, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Craig L. Cook Law594.4★ (59)Fort Smith, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Bridges Law545.0★ (106)Van Buren—
5Rex W. Chronister504.8★ (46)Fort Smith, 6 mi away—
6King Law Group, PLLC504.8★ (44)Fort Smith, 5 mi away—
7Walters, Allison, Parker & Estell, Attorneys at Law484.4★ (77)Fort Smith, 16 mi away—
8David L. Moore, P.A.483.8★ (21)Van BurenSat · Sun
9Whitfield Hyman, Attorney At Law484.4★ (19)Fort Smith, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings
10Bugeja Law Firm473.9★ (15)Fort Smith, 5 mi away—

Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Van Buren 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 26 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Van Buren, 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.

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 Van Buren

    #1 Matthew Scott Law Firm

    Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    423 Rogers Ave #200, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Matthew Scott Law Firm(479) 459-7139

  2. #2 Honeycutt Law Office

    Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    101 N 11th St Ste 244, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Honeycutt Law Office(479) 783-0033

  4. #4 Bridges Law

    Based in Van Buren

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–12 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1405 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Bridges Law(479) 279-0221

  5. #5 Rex W. Chronister

    Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    309 N 7th St #1a, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Rex W. Chronister(479) 783-4060

  6. #6 King Law Group, PLLC

    Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for King Law Group, PLLC(479) 782-1125

  8. #8 David L. Moore, P.A.

    Based in Van Buren

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    411 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for David L. Moore, P.A.(479) 410-9300

  10. #10 Bugeja Law Firm

    Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1615 N A St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Bugeja Law Firm(479) 459-1173

  11. #11 Natalie Hyman

    Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    302 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Natalie Hyman(479) 782-1125

  12. #12 Gean, Gean & Gean

    Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 232 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 232 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    511 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Gean, Gean & Gean(479) 222-1520

  16. #16 Jernigan Law Group

    Based in Van Buren

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2501 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Jernigan Law Group(479) 474-0700

  20. #20 Howell Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Van Buren

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    200 S 7th St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Howell Law Firm, P.A.(479) 474-3241

  22. #22 Hopkins Law, PLC

    Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3800 Rogers Ave Ste 2, Fort Smith, AR 72903
    View profile for Hopkins Law, PLC(479) 242-4600

  23. #23 Carl W. Hopkins, PA

    Based in Van Buren

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1017 Fayetteville Rd B, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Carl W. Hopkins, PA(479) 782-1300

  24. #24 James W. Robb Attorney at Law

    Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    423 Rogers Ave a, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for James W. Robb Attorney at Law

  25. #25 Barling Law Office

    Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away

    37/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1108 Fort St, Barling, AR 72923
    View profile for Barling Law Office(479) 452-5693

All 26 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

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

criminal defense lawyers in Van Buren, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Deeanna Weimar Attorney at Law374.3★ (28)16 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Van Buren

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 Van Buren: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Van Buren are open 24/7?

3 on this list post 24/7 hours: Matthew Scott Law Firm, Honeycutt Law Office and Craig L. Cook Law.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Van Buren, AR?

Matthew Scott Law Firm is #1, with an LFR Score of 71 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Van Buren 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 Van Buren

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 26 criminal defense lawyers serving Van Buren.

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