64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 607 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Emergency DUI and DWI Lawyers in Guilford, CT (2026)
6 DUI and DWI lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
6 of the 6 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 Guilford: Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, open 24/7.
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Top emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Guilford 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 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 64 | 4.8★ (607) | Shelton, 23 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 63 | 4.8★ (131) | New Haven, 13 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 61 | 4.8★ (204) | New Britain, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 61 | 4.9★ (173) | Bridgeport, 28 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 60 | 4.9★ (118) | New London, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Sills DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers | 55 | 4.6★ (7) | Waterbury, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency DUI lawyer in Guilford 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 (203) 925-9200
#1Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 607 Google reviews
- #2Call (203) 567-6492
#2Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 131 Google reviews
- #3Call (860) 248-2173
#3Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 204 Google reviews
- #4Call (203) 208-3385
#4Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 173 Google reviews
- #5Call (860) 865-0252
#5Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 118 Google reviews
- #6Call (203) 591-1935
#6Sills DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers
Open 24/7 · 4.6 from 7 Google reviews
The 6 emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Guilford, 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.
Based in New Haven, 13 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in New Britain, 26 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Bridgeport, 28 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in New London, 30 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based in Waterbury, 26 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
How we ranked emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Guilford
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 Guilford: questions
Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Guilford are open 24/7?
6 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys and Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency DUI and DWI defense in Guilford, CT?
Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys is #1, with an LFR Score of 64 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Guilford 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?
6 of the 6 law firms ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.
Update log for Guilford
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 6 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Guilford.