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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Whitehall Township, PA (2026)

Top 50 of 68 criminal defense lawyers, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

11 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.

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    #1 for emergency criminal defense in Whitehall Township: MH Criminal Defense, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Whitehall Township 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 Whitehall Township at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1MH Criminal Defense705.0★ (148)Allentown, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Law Office of Timothy Prendergast694.6★ (219)Easton, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3Brian Jordan - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer685.0★ (387)East Stroudsburg, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Kitay Law Offices644.9★ (639)Allentown, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Law Offices of V. Erik Petersen635.0★ (29)Limerick, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Attorney Robert J Munley614.6★ (19)East Stroudsburg, 27 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7The Law Offices of Everett Cook594.5★ (80)Allentown, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates584.7★ (28)Allentown, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9van der Veen, Hartshorn & Levin574.4★ (33)Allentown, 5 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Madsen Law Offices564.6★ (43)Easton, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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The 50 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Whitehall Township, 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 68 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 Whitehall Township

    #1 MH Criminal Defense

    Based in Allentown, 9 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 148 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 148 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3477 Corporate Pkwy Ste 100, Center Valley, PA 18034
    View profile for MH Criminal Defense(215) 450-0502

  4. #4 Kitay Law Offices

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 639 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1810 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109
    View profile for Kitay Law Offices(610) 426-1113

  6. #6 Attorney Robert J Munley

    Based in East Stroudsburg, 27 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    27 N 6th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    View profile for Attorney Robert J Munley(570) 307-4085

  7. #7 The Law Offices of Everett Cook

    Based in Allentown, 4 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1605 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 520, Allentown, PA 18104
    View profile for The Law Offices of Everett Cook(610) 351-3566

  10. #10 Madsen Law Offices

    Based in Easton, 15 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    680 Wolf Ave, Easton, PA 18042
    View profile for Madsen Law Offices(484) 548-0529

  13. #13 Crouthamel Law Offices, P.C.

    Based in Bethlehem, 7 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 420 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 420 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    306 S New St Ste 110, Bethlehem, PA 18015
    View profile for Crouthamel Law Offices, P.C.(610) 428-3386

  14. #14 Law office of Kathryn Roberts, Esquire

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 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 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–7 PM
    Address
    527 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for Law office of Kathryn Roberts, Esquire(484) 695-7023

  16. #16 DONOHUE LAW, LLC

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 Hamilton St #102, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for DONOHUE LAW, LLC(610) 740-4402

  17. #17 Melissa P Rudas

    Based in Bethlehem, 7 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 57 Google reviews
    Address
    140 E Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
    View profile for Melissa P Rudas(610) 814-6204

  18. #18 Glennis L. Clark Law Office

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    137 N 5th St, Allentown, PA 18102
    View profile for Glennis L. Clark Law Office(610) 433-6624

  19. #19 Zelechiwsky Law Office

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    527 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for Zelechiwsky Law Office(610) 841-8690

  20. #20 Eric K. Dowdle Esquire LLC

    Based in Allentown, 10 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    32 Kichline Ave 3rd Floor, Hellertown, PA 18055
    View profile for Eric K. Dowdle Esquire LLC(445) 310-9911

  21. #21 Michael Ira Stump, Attorney-at-Law

    Based in Allentown, 11 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    207 E Main St Ste 100, Macungie, PA 18062
    View profile for Michael Ira Stump, Attorney-at-Law(610) 965-0911

  22. #22 James J. Burke Esq

    Based in Bethlehem, 7 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44 E Broad St #215, Bethlehem, PA 18018
    View profile for James J. Burke Esq(610) 807-0213

  23. #23 Gavin Holihan

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    546 Hamilton St #200, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for Gavin Holihan(610) 841-9790

  24. #24 Cohen & Patel Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Pottstown, 30 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 116 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 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2047 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464
    View profile for Cohen & Patel Law Firm, PLLC(215) 585-2993

  25. #25 Waldron & Williams

    Based in Allentown, 5 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 Hamilton St #102, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for Waldron & Williams(610) 435-9790

Top 50 of 68 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 Whitehall Township, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Nuria DiLuzio453.9★ (11)7 mi
27Gianforcaro Law454.7★ (15)16 mi
28Scott M. Wilhelm, Esq.443.9★ (21)17 mi
29Applebaum & Associates442.5★ (4)5 mi
30Bauer and Associates444.9★ (35)30 mi
31Law Offices of George S. Nassif, Esq.435.0★ (237)7 mi
32William A Watkins, Esq.434.0★ (41)27 mi
33Law Offices of Joshua D. Fulmer, Esq.435.0★ (4)15 mi
34Law Offices of Syzane Arifaj435.0★ (4)15 mi
35JacksonLaw, LLC434.4★ (21)27 mi
36Goudsouzian and Associates414.8★ (166)13 mi
37Santos Law Group, PC404.3★ (116)8 mi
38Wilhelm & Roemersma, P.C.404.7★ (159)17 mi
39ARM Lawyers394.7★ (35)7 mi
40Law Office of David Kennedy Bifulco, P.C.384.8★ (26)7 mi
41Albarelli and Stirba, LLC384.9★ (16)5 mi
42Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C.384.2★ (17)4 mi
43Corriere and Andres LLC374.6★ (18)8 mi
44Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C.374.8★ (112)27 mi
45Alexander J. Karam, Jr. Attorney At Law374.8★ (31)15 mi
46Thomas & Thomas Attorneys at Law374.2★ (55)15 mi
47Daniel G Dougherty P.C. Attorney At Law374.5★ (6)In Whitehall Township
48ARM Lawyers374.5★ (167)27 mi
49Glenn Matthew Goodge373.5★ (22)5 mi
50Spitale Vargo Madsen & Blair374.1★ (50)15 mi

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Whitehall Township

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 Whitehall Township: questions

Which criminal defense lawyers in Whitehall Township are open 24/7?

11 on this list post 24/7 hours, including MH Criminal Defense, Law Office of Timothy Prendergast, Brian Jordan - Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer, Kitay Law Offices and Law Offices of V. Erik Petersen.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Whitehall Township, PA?

MH Criminal Defense is #1, with an LFR Score of 70 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Whitehall Township 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 Whitehall Township

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 68 criminal defense lawyers serving Whitehall Township.

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