65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency DUI and DWI Lawyers in Columbia, MD (2026)
14 DUI and DWI lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
3 of the 14 DUI and DWI 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.
After a DUI or DWI arrest, keep every paper you were given: it may set a short deadline to challenge the licence suspension. Do not discuss the facts of the case on recorded jail calls.
The short answer
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#1 for emergency DUI and DWI defense in Columbia: Baltimore DUI Lawyer Lance Garner, open 24/7.
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Top emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Columbia 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 | Baltimore DUI Lawyer Lance Garner | 65 | 5.0★ (125) | Baltimore, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Capital Criminal & DUI Defense Group: David Benowitz | 64 | 4.9★ (259) | Washington, D.C., 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Glen Burnie DUI Lawyer, Kunka Law | 61 | 5.0★ (21) | Glen Burnie, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Cohen and Dwin, P.A. | 56 | 4.4★ (97) | Milford Mill, 8 mi away | — |
| 5 | Rob Owings Law, LLC. | 44 | 5.0★ (92) | Eldersburg, 18 mi away | — |
| 6 | Law Offices DUI & Defense | 42 | 5.0★ (7) | Columbia | Sat · Sun |
| 7 | Law Offices of Dwight W. Clark, L.L.C | 41 | 3.1★ (7) | Columbia | — |
| 8 | Law Offices DUI & Defense | 40 | 5.0★ (6) | Arbutus, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun |
| 9 | Evergreen DUI & Defenders | 40 | 5.0★ (3) | Ellicott City, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun |
| 10 | MW DUI Resolutions | 39 | 5.0★ (4) | Owings Mills, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun |
Call an emergency DUI lawyer in Columbia 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 (443) 698-5475
#1Baltimore DUI Lawyer Lance Garner
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 125 Google reviews
- #2Call (202) 804-8613
#2Capital Criminal & DUI Defense Group: David Benowitz
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 259 Google reviews
- #3Call (443) 979-8584
#3Glen Burnie DUI Lawyer, Kunka Law
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 21 Google reviews
The 14 emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Columbia, 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.
Based in Washington, D.C., 26 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 12 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford Mill, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eldersburg, 18 mi away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
42/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia
41/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arbutus, 8 mi away
40/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 3 mi away
40/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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 Owings Mills, 12 mi away
39/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dundalk, 18 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parkville, 19 mi away
38/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 19 mi away
37/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Silver Spring, 20 mi away
37/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
How we ranked emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Columbia
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 DUI and DWI 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 DUI and DWI lawyers in Columbia: questions
Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Columbia are open 24/7?
3 on this list post 24/7 hours: Baltimore DUI Lawyer Lance Garner, Capital Criminal & DUI Defense Group: David Benowitz and Glen Burnie DUI Lawyer, Kunka Law.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency DUI and DWI defense in Columbia, MD?
Baltimore DUI Lawyer Lance Garner is #1, with an LFR Score of 65 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Columbia 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 DUI and DWI 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 DUI lawyer arrives?
After a DUI or DWI arrest, keep every paper you were given: it may set a short deadline to challenge the licence suspension. Do not discuss the facts of the case on recorded jail calls.
How many emergency DUI and DWI lawyers here list a phone number?
14 of the 14 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.
Update log for Columbia
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Columbia.