73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 334 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 Westfield, MA (2026)
Top 33 of 93 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
22 of the 33 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 Westfield: Bernard OUI Defense, open 24/7.
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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Westfield 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 | Bernard OUI Defense | 73 | 4.9★ (334) | Springfield, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Jesse Adams Law Firm LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (117) | Northampton, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Law Offices of Angel A. Lugo | 69 | 4.8★ (316) | Hartford, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Ali Baba Bail Bonds | 67 | 4.9★ (124) | Hartford, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Field Law Office, LLC | 67 | 4.6★ (40) | Enfield, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Sills DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers | 67 | 4.8★ (118) | Hartford, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Kokonowski Criminal Defense | 65 | 5.0★ (10) | Springfield, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Hamilton Criminal Defense Team | 65 | 4.8★ (10) | Springfield, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | Carlson & Dumeer, LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (41) | Hartford, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | Iron Chris | 64 | 4.9★ (39) | Hartford, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency criminal defense lawyer in Westfield 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.
- #1Call (413) 731-9995
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 334 Google reviews
- #2Call (414) 928-8840
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 117 Google reviews
- #3Call (860) 987-3090
#3Law Offices of Angel A. Lugo
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 316 Google reviews
- #4Call (860) 246-5245
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 124 Google reviews
- #5Call (860) 749-8313
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 40 Google reviews
- #6Call (860) 524-8118
#6Sills DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 118 Google reviews
- #7Call (413) 737-9700
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 10 Google reviews
- #8Call (413) 733-9199
#8Hamilton Criminal Defense Team
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 10 Google reviews
The 33 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Westfield, 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 93 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 Northampton, 15 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Enfield, 11 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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.
#10 Iron Chris
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glastonbury, 30 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 25 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Daly Law, P.C.
Based in Springfield, 8 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Raipher, P.C.
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Volz Legal Group
Based in Farmington, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #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 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 8 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 9 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glastonbury, 30 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Hardy Law Group
Based in West Hartford, 25 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 8 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glastonbury, 29 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford, 26 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 15 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 6 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 Torrington, 29 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 13 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 Amherst, 21 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Top 33 of 93 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Law Office of Joseph M Pacella | 51 | 4.9★ (95) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Law Offices of Salvatore Bonanno | 48 | 4.9★ (128) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 48 | 4.8★ (137) | 26 mi |
| 29 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 48 | 4.9★ (104) | 27 mi |
| 30 | Colson Law Firm, LLC | 47 | 4.9★ (85) | 25 mi |
| 31 | Attorney John F. O'Brien | 46 | 4.6★ (76) | 27 mi |
| 32 | Attorney Charles D. Hines | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 33 | Klein Gerald M | 43 | 4.0★ (21) | 25 mi |
How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Westfield
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 Westfield: questions
Which criminal defense lawyers in Westfield are open 24/7?
22 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Bernard OUI Defense, Jesse Adams Law Firm LLC, Law Offices of Angel A. Lugo, Ali Baba Bail Bonds and Field Law Office, LLC.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Westfield, MA?
Bernard OUI Defense is #1, with an LFR Score of 73 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Westfield 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 Westfield
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 93 criminal defense lawyers serving Westfield.