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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Waco, TX (2026)

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

4 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 Waco: Dunham & Jones, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Waco 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 Waco at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Dunham & Jones724.9★ (86)WacoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense715.0★ (56)WacoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3The Greening Law Group705.0★ (41)WacoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Lannen Law, PLLC704.6★ (45)WacoOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Milam & Fanning, PLLC564.9★ (276)Waco—
6Law Office of Cody Cleveland544.9★ (151)Waco—
7Law Office of Kyle C. King534.8★ (80)WacoEvenings
8Law Office of Walter Reaves, PC524.6★ (73)Waco—
9Paul Flores, Criminal Defense Lawyer504.5★ (39)WacoSat · Evenings
10Sibley Law Firm504.7★ (27)Waco—

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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 Waco, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Waco

    #1 Dunham & Jones

    Based in Waco

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 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 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    510 Austin Ave Ste 3200, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Dunham & Jones(254) 777-7777

  3. #3 The Greening Law Group

    Based in Waco

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 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 41 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    508 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for The Greening Law Group(254) 272-6444

  4. #4 Lannen Law, PLLC

    Based in Waco

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 45 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 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1925 N 25th St, Waco, TX 76707
    View profile for Lannen Law, PLLC(254) 457-5100

  5. #5 Milam & Fanning, PLLC

    Based in Waco

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 276 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 276 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1521 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Milam & Fanning, PLLC(254) 237-5602

  6. #6 Law Office of Cody Cleveland

    Based in Waco

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 151 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 151 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    204 N 6th St, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Law Office of Cody Cleveland(254) 235-1875

  7. #7 Law Office of Kyle C. King

    Based in Waco

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 80 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 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28015 US-84, McGregor, TX 76657
    View profile for Law Office of Kyle C. King(254) 332-1414

  10. #10 Sibley Law Firm

    Based in Waco

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 27 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 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2304 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Sibley Law Firm(254) 756-0111

  11. #11 Swanton & Frederick

    Based in Waco

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 N 6th St #900, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Swanton & Frederick(254) 757-2082

  12. #12 Giles & Giles

    Based in Waco

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    10412 China Spring Rd Ste F PMB 1071, Waco, TX 76708
    View profile for Giles & Giles(254) 754-0344

  14. #14 Lyle Gripp, Attorney At Law

    Based in Waco

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    100 N 6th St Ste 703, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Lyle Gripp, Attorney At Law(254) 756-1112

  16. #16 Dunnam & Dunnam

    Based in Waco

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 195 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4125 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710
    View profile for Dunnam & Dunnam(254) 753-6437

  17. #17 Luce Law Firm

    Based in Waco

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4600 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710
    View profile for Luce Law Firm(254) 772-6853

  18. #18 Callahan & King, PLLC

    Based in Waco

    43/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2624 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76710
    View profile for Callahan & King, PLLC(254) 717-8600

  19. #19 David W Fanning

    Based in Waco

    42/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1521 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for David W Fanning(254) 752-9937

  20. #20 The Martinez Law Firm

    Based in Waco

    41/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 N 6th St Ste 704, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for The Martinez Law Firm(254) 651-6181

  21. #21 Simer and Tetens Law Firm

    Based in Waco

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3715 Bellmead Dr, Waco, TX 76705
    View profile for Simer and Tetens Law Firm(254) 412-2300

  22. #22 Keathley Law Office

    Based in Waco

    39/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1616 Austin Ave #A, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Keathley Law Office(254) 754-0400

  23. #23 Clark Clark & Howell, L.L.P

    Based in Waco

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Washington Ave #300, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for Clark Clark & Howell, L.L.P(254) 776-0554

  24. #24 McLeod & McLeod LLP

    Based in Waco

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Washington Ave Ste 500, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for McLeod & McLeod LLP(254) 753-0233

  25. #25 The Law Offices of Rod Goble

    Based in Waco

    38/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    One Liberty Place, 100 N 6th St #800, Waco, TX 76701
    View profile for The Law Offices of Rod Goble(254) 757-0070

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Waco

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 Waco: questions

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

4 on this list post 24/7 hours: Dunham & Jones, Deandra Grant Law - Criminal & DWI Defense, The Greening Law Group and Lannen Law, PLLC.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Waco, TX?

Dunham & Jones is #1, with an LFR Score of 72 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Waco 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 Waco

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 criminal defense lawyers serving Waco.

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