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Emergency Criminal Defense Lawyers in Winnipeg, MB (2026)

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

17 of the 35 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 Winnipeg: Jessie S. Brar - Criminal Defence Lawyer, open 24/7.

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Top emergency criminal defense lawyers in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Jessie S. Brar - Criminal Defence Lawyer745.0★ (122)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
2Mat Schwartz | Criminal Lawyer745.0★ (121)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
3SHIMON SEGAL CRIMINAL LAWYER744.8★ (134)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
4Joshua Rogala | Criminal Lawyer735.0★ (79)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
5Michael Dyck | Criminal Lawyer714.7★ (39)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
6Daniel A. Wolson705.0★ (29)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
7Matthew Gould | Criminal Lawyer704.4★ (38)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
8Simmonds and Associates684.8★ (13)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
9Wiebe Criminal Defence | Winnipeg Criminal Lawyer674.3★ (12)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)
10Jeffrey J. Gindin, Q.C. Criminal Lawyer674.3★ (9)WinnipegOpen 24 hrs (Google)

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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 35 emergency criminal defense lawyers in Winnipeg, 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.

  6. #6 Daniel A. Wolson

    Based in Winnipeg

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    363 Broadway #1120, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3N9
    View profile for Daniel A. Wolson(204) 985-8182

  13. #13 Winnipeg DUI Lawyer

    Based in Winnipeg

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Kennedy St #183, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1S6
    View profile for Winnipeg DUI Lawyer(204) 333-3997

  15. #15 Dan Manning Law Chambers

    Based in Winnipeg

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    177 Lombard Ave 7th Floor, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5
    View profile for Dan Manning Law Chambers

  16. #16 Evan J Roitenberg

    Based in Winnipeg

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    363 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3N9
    View profile for Evan J Roitenberg(204) 985-8199

  18. #18 Newman & Company

    Based in Winnipeg

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 St Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3Z5
    View profile for Newman & Company(204) 410-3080

  19. #19 Pinx & Co

    Based in Winnipeg

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Carlton St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4W3
    View profile for Pinx & Co(204) 949-1700

  22. #22 Eric Wach Law

    Based in Winnipeg

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 River Ave #4, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0C6
    View profile for Eric Wach Law(204) 298-8248

  25. #25 Mark Wasyliw

    Based in Winnipeg

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4
    View profile for Mark Wasyliw(877) 311-0808

All 35 criminal defense lawyers by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

criminal defense lawyers in Winnipeg, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Jonathan Pinx465.0★ (3)In Winnipeg
27Pollock & Company Lawyers434.3★ (63)In Winnipeg
28Phillips Aiello414.5★ (29)In Winnipeg
29Bim Akin Law Office414.6★ (25)In Winnipeg
30Cassidy Ramsay413.5★ (59)In Winnipeg
31LTGLC404.1★ (20)In Winnipeg
32Loewen & Martens403.3★ (28)In Winnipeg
33Michaels & Stern383.4★ (7)In Winnipeg
34TimJones Law Office375.0★ (4)In Winnipeg
35Jones Law Office374.8★ (4)In Winnipeg

How we ranked emergency criminal defense lawyers in Winnipeg

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 Winnipeg: questions

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

17 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Jessie S. Brar - Criminal Defence Lawyer, Mat Schwartz | Criminal Lawyer, SHIMON SEGAL CRIMINAL LAWYER, Joshua Rogala | Criminal Lawyer and Michael Dyck | Criminal Lawyer.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency criminal defense in Winnipeg, MB?

Jessie S. Brar - Criminal Defence Lawyer is #1, with an LFR Score of 74 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency criminal defense lawyers in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 criminal defense lawyers serving Winnipeg.

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