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Martin Cray & Co

4.9 | 23 Reviews 23 Reviews | Crime/ Criminal Defence
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177 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JB

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177 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JB

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Martin Cray & Co Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Martin Cray & Co are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Martin Cray & Co
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Martin Cray & Co

Description

We are a team of highly experienced solicitors who specialise in handling a wide variety of disputes and problems that need solving. Formed in 1983, Martin Cray & Co’s Brighton law firm has been supporting clients across East Sussex and the rest of the UK with cases on a local and international scale.

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Martin Cray & Co Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Martin Cray & Co are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Martin Cray & Co
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Martin Cray & Co

Description

We are a team of highly experienced solicitors who specialise in handling a wide variety of disputes and problems that need solving. Formed in 1983, Martin Cray & Co’s Brighton law firm has been supporting clients across East Sussex and the rest of the UK with cases on a local and international scale.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Martin Cray & Co offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

177 Edward Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 0JB

Reviews

4.9 /5 23 Reviews
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What clients say about Martin Cray & Co

Clients praise the firm’s strong criminal defence and legal expertise, noting clear, effective case management and successful outcomes. Reviewers value professionalism, calm assurance, sensitivity and efficiency in handling stressful matters. Staff are described as attentive listeners who manage expectations, provide clear guidance and make clients feel safe and well supported.

professional staff
excellent solicitor
managed expectations
felt safe
listened well
sensitive handling
efficient service
positive outcome
calm advice
highly recommended

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Hannah Shaw

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Highly impressed A*** service

Matt Bishop tackled and won my case in regard to false allegations. I found Matt’s attention to detail, knowledge and representations to the police officer, excellent and highly preeminent. I thus, didn’t have to attend an interview regarding these false allegations and I believe, without Matt, that would not have been the case. Matt examined with precision, all of the evidence that I had provided and offered sort after advice and knowledge that was invaluable. The stress of being falsely accused and then having those accusations dropped, was definitely all down to Matt’s work effort and detailed understanding of the situation. Thank you, I will absolutely use this company again but I hope it will be under much better circumstances. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend Matt, he really knows his stuff.

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Hi Hannah, thank you for your generous feedback. We’re pleased that Matt’s attention to detail and expert guidance helped resolve your case efficiently and spared you from attending an interview. Your trust and recommendation mean a great deal to us.

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Matt Bishop was very professional but with a friendly approach very quick reply to emails very knowledgeable and directed us in the right direction

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Matt was very professional but with a friendly approach. It is excellent that he provided very quick replies to emails, was very knowledgeable, and successfully directed you in the right direction. Best regards, Martin Cray & Co

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Matt Bishop

My solicitor was very understanding and led me through my court case explaining facts as they occurred.

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Dear David, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your solicitor was very understanding and guided you effectively through your court case, explaining facts as they occurred. Best regards, Martin Cray & Co

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

James Uates

Unfortunately my Partner and I were in an awful situation that required a solicitor for a criminal matter. With no experience of ever being involved with the police, it was frightening and confusing. By chance we came across this solicitors and James. From our first call James was professional but more importantly human showing empathy during a very emotional and stressful time. He explained our options clearly in layman terms, helping us form a plan. He was always available for further calls when we needed them and kept us up to speed. The end result was our case was dropped due to lack of evidence. However even if the end result had not been so positive I would still rate James highly for his involvement. I strongly recommend James to anyone for help with any legal matter. Thank you James !

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Good Professional Service

I was recommended Martin Cray solicitors by another law firm who did not deal in motor vehicle offences. From the moment I walked into their offices I new I was in a very accomplished professional company. Mr Martin Cray interviewed me himself initially listening in a calm matter to the issue I put before him calmly looking through my documentation. He talked me through his initial findings really putting me at my ease and having me believe that something could be done to assist me. He recommended I have his colleague Mr James Yates represent me due to his expertise in motoring matters. James again when through everything that had happened requesting paper work for my case. He again put me at my ease leading me to believe there would be a positive resolution to my issues. I was being taken to court for a speeding fine that I had already paid and felt was dealt with, I had been informed that it was the courts intention to take my license away and ban me from driving. This had caused an unbelievable amount of stress to both me and my partner. James initially tried to get the issue resolved without the recourse of going to court. Unfortunately he was not able to do so due to the non-cooperation of the Police in this matter. On the day of the court hearing James met me and my partner at the court and took us into a side room to explain exactly what was happening, why I had been taken to court and what he was going to argue in my favour. We went into the court and James was eminently professional and eloquent in putting my case across. With his defence I was able to keep my license, although with points added something that was unavoidable, and had to pay the same fine that I had initially been given. This was a great reduction in the amount I could have been asked to pay. I cannot actually put into words the relief and the gratitude I felt at that time. Martin Cray solicitors and in particular Mr James Yates are an absolute credit to their profession and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who has need of their professional help.

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Clients praise the firm’s strong criminal defence and legal expertise, noting clear, effective case management and successful outcomes. Reviewers value professionalism, calm assurance, sensitivity and efficiency in handling stressful matters. Staff are described as attentive listeners who manage expectations, provide clear guidance and make clients feel safe and well supported.

professional staff
excellent solicitor
managed expectations
felt safe
listened well
sensitive handling
efficient service
positive outcome
calm advice
highly recommended

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anonymous

Great support and representation

James is an excellent solicitor and really helped me. He managed my expectations and I felt very safe working with him.

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Efficient & sensitive service

Tamara was great, we felt listened to & she dealt with our issues sensitively and efficiently. A positive outcome and experience overall.

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Oliver

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Driving Offence

This was a potentially serious case and Matt Bishop's calm, assured and professional advice was spot on. Following his guidance at the police interview the case was filed with no further action taken. I am extremely grateful for his work on this matter and thoroughly recommend his services to others in similar circumstances.

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Ali

Accident on Taxi

Professional, I really recommend it. They’re good what they do thank you for calling professional job.

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Hannah Shaw

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Highly impressed A*** service

Matt Bishop tackled and won my case in regard to false allegations. I found Matt’s attention to detail, knowledge and representations to the police officer, excellent and highly preeminent. I thus, didn’t have to attend an interview regarding these false allegations and I believe, without Matt, that would not have been the case. Matt examined with precision, all of the evidence that I had provided and offered sort after advice and knowledge that was invaluable. The stress of being falsely accused and then having those accusations dropped, was definitely all down to Matt’s work effort and detailed understanding of the situation. Thank you, I will absolutely use this company again but I hope it will be under much better circumstances. Thank you so much. I would highly recommend Matt, he really knows his stuff.

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Hi Hannah, thank you for your generous feedback. We’re pleased that Matt’s attention to detail and expert guidance helped resolve your case efficiently and spared you from attending an interview. Your trust and recommendation mean a great deal to us.

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Amazing and very professional staff

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Allana

Absolutely amazing, very kind, understanding and informative, highly recommend Tamara

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Family Law

Marcus

Before I made contact with Martin Cray and co, I thought it was all doom and gloom as a male in a married family home, potentially heading for separation. Then Donna at Martin Cray & co, spun it completely on its head, Donna was able to see me at short notice and the info Donna provided me in my first hour meeting was incredibly encouraging, Donna was very clear and understanding. I feel in a much better place and clearer on the potential next steps. Thank you so much Donna and Martin Cray & co solicitors.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Andrew

Tamara was excellent to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. Tamara kept us informed in a timely manner of any delays or changes with processes and was clear in what to expect. We would highly recommend Tamara for any legal services. Many thanks.

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Craig

Tamara understood my issue immediately, and was very quick to reply to my emails. As soon as I had presented the required documentation, things progressed very quickly and we completed within a week or so. Thank you so much

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