63/100LFR 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”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Emergency DUI and DWI Lawyers in Stamford, CT (2026)
14 DUI and DWI lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
13 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 Stamford: Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, open 24/7.
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Top emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Stamford 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 | 63 | 4.8★ (607) | Shelton, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 2 | Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (246) | Hempstead, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 3 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 62 | 4.9★ (173) | Bridgeport, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 4 | Michael J. Brown, P.C. Criminal and DWI Lawyer | 62 | 5.0★ (221) | Central Islip, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 5 | Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys | 62 | 5.0★ (41) | Westport, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 6 | Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers | 60 | 5.0★ (117) | Fort Lee, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 7 | Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer | 60 | 5.0★ (74) | Englewood, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 8 | Edward Palermo Criminal and DWI Lawyer | 60 | 4.8★ (89) | Hauppauge, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 9 | Edward Palermo: Nassau County Criminal & DUI Lawyer | 60 | 4.9★ (56) | Mineola, 22 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
| 10 | Law Offices of Jason Bassett, P.C. | Criminal Attorney and DWI Lawyer | 59 | 4.9★ (62) | Central Islip, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) |
Call an emergency DUI lawyer in Stamford 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 (516) 908-9187
#2Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 246 Google reviews
- #3Call (203) 208-3385
#3Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 173 Google reviews
- #4Call (631) 232-9700
#4Michael J. Brown, P.C. Criminal and DWI Lawyer
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 221 Google reviews
- #5Call (203) 612-5777
#5Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 41 Google reviews
- #6Call (201) 267-9895
#6Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 117 Google reviews
- #7Call (201) 693-0476
#7Brett M. Rosen | Criminal & DUI Lawyer
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 74 Google reviews
- #8Call (631) 265-1052
#8Edward Palermo Criminal and DWI Lawyer
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 89 Google reviews
The 14 emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Stamford, 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 Hempstead, 24 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 246 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 20 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central Islip, 27 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westport, 11 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Fort Lee, 27 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 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 Englewood, 25 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hauppauge, 25 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mineola, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central Islip, 27 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Central Islip, 25 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hempstead, 25 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 DWI TEAM
Based in New City, 25 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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 Eastchester, 16 mi away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
How we ranked emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Stamford
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 Stamford: questions
Which DUI and DWI lawyers in Stamford are open 24/7?
13 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense, PLLC, Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys, Michael J. Brown, P.C. Criminal and DWI Lawyer and Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Who is ranked #1 for emergency DUI and DWI defense in Stamford, CT?
Ruane DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys is #1, with an LFR Score of 63 out of 100 on emergency weights.
How are emergency DUI and DWI lawyers in Stamford 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 Stamford
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 DUI and DWI lawyers serving Stamford.