73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 439 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)
Top 50 of 132 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
22 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 Virginia Beach: The Law Office of Peter John Louie, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Virginia Beach 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Law Office of Peter John Louie | 73 | 5.0★ (439) | Virginia Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | McCormack & McCormack | 70 | 4.8★ (129) | Virginia Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Driving Defense Law | 69 | 4.9★ (304) | Norfolk, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. | 69 | 4.8★ (51) | Virginia Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Anthony Montagna, III, a Partner at Montagna Law | 68 | 5.0★ (225) | Norfolk, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Anthony Montagna, III, a Partner with Montagna Law | 68 | 5.0★ (30) | Virginia Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Welch & Wright, PLLC | 68 | 4.9★ (209) | Norfolk, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Dorsk Law Office, Plc | 67 | 4.8★ (169) | Norfolk, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | Cole Roberts Attorney with the Decker Law firm Criminal/Traffic Defense | 67 | 5.0★ (107) | Norfolk, 17 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | The 2071 Law | 67 | 4.8★ (16) | Virginia Beach | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Virginia Beach now
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- #1Call (757) 384-4357
#1The Law Office of Peter John Louie
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 439 Google reviews
- #2Call (757) 463-7224
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 129 Google reviews
- #3Call (757) 929-0335
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 304 Google reviews
- #4Call (757) 425-2300
#4Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C.
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 51 Google reviews
- #5Call (757) 625-3500
#5Anthony Montagna, III, a Partner at Montagna Law
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 225 Google reviews
- #6Call (757) 625-3500
#6Anthony Montagna, III, a Partner with Montagna Law
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 30 Google reviews
- #7Call (757) 707-8803
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 209 Google reviews
- #8Call (757) 423-0271
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 169 Google reviews
The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Virginia Beach, 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 132 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.
Based in Virginia Beach
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 225 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Norfolk, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 The 2071 Law
Based in Virginia Beach
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 17 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 20 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 321 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 611 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 17 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,079 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 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.
Top 50 of 132 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Smith Law Group, PLC | 56 | 4.0★ (7) | In Virginia Beach |
| 27 | Shuttleworth Ruloff Swain Haddad & Morecock | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | In Virginia Beach |
| 28 | The Stellute Law Firm | 55 | 4.8★ (73) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Invictus Law | 54 | 4.8★ (385) | In Virginia Beach |
| 30 | Legal Defense Center - Law Office of Matthew Barbero | 54 | 5.0★ (256) | In Virginia Beach |
| 31 | The Law Offices of Daniel J. Miller - Criminal Defense & Family Law | 52 | 4.6★ (255) | In Virginia Beach |
| 32 | JRLaw | 52 | 5.0★ (100) | In Virginia Beach |
| 33 | Brian M. Latuga, Esq. | 52 | 5.0★ (92) | In Virginia Beach |
| 34 | Robert Herron Law, P.C. | 52 | 4.9★ (103) | In Virginia Beach |
| 35 | Westendorf & Khalaf, PLLC | 51 | 4.9★ (84) | In Virginia Beach |
| 36 | Doummar Law | 51 | 4.6★ (120) | In Virginia Beach |
| 37 | Hampton Roads Criminal Defense Lawyers | 51 | 4.6★ (96) | In Virginia Beach |
| 38 | Mark Andrews Law, a Partner with Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law | 51 | 5.0★ (276) | 15 mi |
| 39 | Hallauer Law Firm | 50 | 4.8★ (60) | In Virginia Beach |
| 40 | Joynes & Gaidies | 50 | 4.5★ (80) | In Virginia Beach |
| 41 | Sheppard & O'Brien, PC | 50 | 5.0★ (43) | In Virginia Beach |
| 42 | Katherine G. Coltrain | 50 | 5.0★ (37) | In Virginia Beach |
| 43 | Law Office of Simon J. Marle, P.C. | 50 | 4.3★ (74) | In Virginia Beach |
| 44 | Curcione Law, PLC | 49 | 5.0★ (179) | 17 mi |
| 45 | James E. Short, PLC | 49 | 4.9★ (201) | 16 mi |
| 46 | The Phoenix Trial Firm | 49 | 5.0★ (306) | 23 mi |
| 47 | Fidelity Law Firm, PLLC | 49 | 5.0★ (133) | 17 mi |
| 48 | John Greenside, Attorney at Law | 49 | 4.4★ (32) | In Virginia Beach |
| 49 | Slipow & Robusto PC | 49 | 4.2★ (40) | In Virginia Beach |
| 50 | Robert C. Neeley, Jr., Attorney and Counselor At Law | 48 | 4.0★ (26) | In Virginia Beach |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Virginia Beach
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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are |
Emergency criminal defense lawyers in Virginia Beach: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Virginia Beach are open 24/7?
22 on this list post 24/7 hours, including The Law Office of Peter John Louie, McCormack & McCormack, Driving Defense Law, Randall, McClenney & Daniels, P.C. and Anthony Montagna, III, a Partner at Montagna Law.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Virginia Beach, VA?
The Law Office of Peter John Louie is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 132 criminal defense lawyers serving Virginia Beach.