Stephen Rimmer LLP

4.8 | 209 Reviews 209 Reviews | Criminal Defence Solicitors

5,044 Total Company Reviews

Criminal Defence Solicitors |

5,044 Total Company Reviews Criminal Defence Solicitors |

5,044 Total Company Reviews

Creative Media Centre, 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL

01323 644222

Accepting new clients

Regulated by:

The Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulator ID: 613579

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4.8

Excellent

209 Reviews

Value for
Money

13% above

national average

Success
Rate

15% above

national average

Would
Recommend

17% above

national average

Communication 4.8/5

Initial Impressions 4.8/5

Approachability 4.8/5

Documentation Accuracy 4.8/5

Legal Knowledge 4.8/5

Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Criminal Litigation

If you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, you’ll want the best possible representation. Our Criminal Litigation Accreditation shows that solicitors are committed to treating you fairly and providing a high standard of service in criminal law.

Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care

Law firms that have our Lexcel Accreditation must follow rules and guidelines that help raise standards and promote a high-quality approach to practice management and client care. The Lexcel quality mark gives you peace of mind when choosing a provider of legal services.

Family Law

Our Family Law and Family Law Advanced Accreditations are the quality marks for family lawyers. Our accredited family lawyers are experts who can give you legal advice on issues such as:

marriage
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arrangements for children
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They understand that family issues can be personal and sometimes difficult. They’re committed to dealing with each case thoughtfully and sensitively.

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Conveyancing Quality Scheme

Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditation is the quality mark for legal experts that shows a law firm is highly skilled and trustworthy when it comes to handling property transactions, such as buying or selling homes.

Description

Stephen Rimmer founded the firm in Eastbourne in 1981, we have enjoyed steady growth since then and now have almost one hundred Solicitors and staff. A lot of the expansion has come from personal recommendation from our clients and business colleagues. We offer a full range of commercial and consumer legal services from our offices in central Eastbourne and by appointment from our Hastings office. All our Solicitors are experts in their fields working in specialist departments within the firm. Whatever your concerns, contact us today for a friendly and personal approach to your legal needs.

Rankings by area of expertise

Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 11

Local 1 / 25

Crime/ Criminal Defence 44 / 2,139

National 8 / 11,165

Contact details

01323 644222

enquiries@stephenrimmer.com

https://www.stephenrimmer.com

Opening hours

Monday	09:00–17:45
Tuesday	09:00–17:45
Wednesday	09:00–17:45
Thursday	09:00–17:45
Friday	09:00–17:45
Saturday	(Closed)
Sunday	(Closed)

Creative Media Centre, 45 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1HL

Clients say

The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, LPAs, probate and related property work, with clear expertise in complex and new-build transactions. Clients praise timely, efficient and thorough case management, strong attention to detail, clear pricing and proactive communication. Valued soft skills include approachability, patience, empathy, calm reassurance, responsiveness and good plain-English explanations; clients feel supported and confident during stressful matters. The team is described as professional, friendly and reliable, often delivering seamless, well‑organised outcomes and excellent client care.

Excellent communication

Responsive staff

Efficient service

Knowledgeable solicitors

Friendly team

Stress‑reducing support

Clear explanations

Professional conduct

Competitive pricing

Attention to detail

Richard Keith Sibley

26 May 2026

Professional and Helpful

When you need to employ the services of solicitors,it is paramount that they listen,advise and help plus working for your best interest at all times. Our solicitor Roy Bridge did just that.

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Roy Bridge

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

27/05/2026

Dear Richard. Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear Roy provided attentive support and acted in your best interests throughout.

Andrew David

23 Apr 2026

Very good

Professional, informed , excellent service . Was very impressed start to finish with all aspects

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Adrian Sharpin

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

24/04/2026

Dear Andrew, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you were impressed with the service from start to finish.

Samuel Antony Harry Hines

2 Apr 2026

Bests solicitor about

Everyone knows that these guys the the best solicitors in Eastbourne! Joe was incredibly responsive, never hid from a question, answered every call and every email and never made me feel like I was asking for too much. Iv worked in this industry for a long time and come across alot of solicitors but this was my first 'personal' experience with Stephen Rimmer and it was beyond expectation. Thanks!!

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Joseph Sherriff

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

07/04/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that your first personal experience with Stephen Rimmer exceeded your expectations, particularly given your professional background in the industry. It is gratifying to hear that Joe’s responsiveness and dedication provided you with such a high level of service. We will ensure your kind comments are shared with Joe and the Eastbourne team.

Anonymous

27 Mar 2026

Great solicitor

I’ve got nothing but praise for Joseph Sherriff. He is always on time, available and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone

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Joseph Sherriff

Andrew Belchem

22 Mar 2026

Solicitor review

Great service, over and above their call of duty

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Roy Bridge

Monu Jagota

22 May 2026

Monu

Best Solicitor in Eastbourne

22/05/2026

Thanks Monu!

Andrew

10 Feb 2026

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Andrew

BEWARE. This solicter. Practice is the worst in the country,, my first soliciter john cahill,told me on my first hearing,that my case should not be in court. , the second soliciter NEOL MCGUINESS. Was even more , useless. I said I wanted case review sent to the judge, she didn't. Act , or do anything. ,do not use this practice. ,im taking them. To the soliciter. Relegation authority. Kind regards. Andrew baker

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Noelle Magennis

John Cahill

10/02/2026

We take all feedback very seriously as we strive for excellence in the provision of criminal defence services. We have many based upon client feedback. Unfortunately there is never any guarantees in criminal proceedings with regard to the outcome in a case.

Anonymous

16 Dec 2025

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

I had the pleasure of working with Mark for my case. From the initial consultation to the final resolution he demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise and dedication.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Mark McDonald-Loncke

Grant Sanders

11/02/2026

We're delighted to hear that Mark provided a professional and dedicated service. Thank you for your feedback. Best Wishes, Stephen Rimmer.

Anonymous

29 Sept 2025

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Crime

Great service. Noelle was v. understanding. Put me at ease and acted so well on my behalf. I would recommend to anyone.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Noelle Magennis

Grant Sanders

02/10/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We are so glad Noelle was able to help you and made you feel at ease. We really appreciate your recommendation. Best Wishes, Stephen Rimmer.

J

5 Sept 2025

Crime/ Criminal Defence

A client

Slow, disorganised and complacent criminal law team. Avoid.

A representative from Stephen Rimmer LLP responded to this review

05/09/2025

Dear Jack, we did speak to you for half an hour and as agreed with you were awaiting a payment from you before we could take the matter any further. As you now seem dissatisfied with the service our Crime Team have provided so far we will close our file.

Clients say

Excellent communication

Responsive staff

Efficient service

Knowledgeable solicitors

Friendly team

Stress‑reducing support

Clear explanations

Professional conduct

Competitive pricing

Attention to detail

Carol Tina Wills

30 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

A long wait

My house took a long time to sell & Leta was always helpful even when I was stressing

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Leta Kerin

Harry Dean Wood

30 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

House Purchase

Leta was incredibly professional throughout the processes of buying my first property, she was efficient and really strived to help us proceed seamlessly. It was a great experience and I will be using Leta again in the future!

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Leta Kerin

Adrian Harding

30 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Great service

We have used Stephen Rimmer solicitors for many of our house moves and always had a very good experience. Very friendly to talk to and helpful. I would definitely recommend them.

Solicitors tagged in
this review

Roy Bridge

Michael Edgar Cook

29 Jun 2026

Will writing.

Will drafted efficiently to reflect my wishes. Quick follow up for signing. Adrian friendly and professional.

Legal experts tagged in
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Adrian Sharpin

Marcel Xerri

25 Jun 2026

Wills, Trusts & Probate

Professional & efficient

Extremely patient, allowing the right choices to be made.

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this review

Adrian Sharpin

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

29/06/2026

Hi Marcel, thank you for the feedback! We pride ourselves on being highly empathetic and ensuring our service is accessible, giving you the time and clarity needed to make the right decisions. Thank you for choosing us!

David

30 Jun 2026

David

I would absolutely recommend Stephen Rimmer Solicitors and particularly Rebecca Curcher who handled and managed our property purchase conveyancing. Rebecca was approachable, communicated straight away, has exceptional knowledge and advocates for you to ensure you are completely satisfied with every aspect, timely, efficiently and effectively. Rebecca is lovely to work with. She understands just how stressful these matters can be and works closely with you to help you get the result you want. Well worth the fees charged which are standard conveyancing rates. Money very well spent. 👍 Thank you Rebecca.

Alan G

30 Jun 2026

Alan

Competitive pricing. Fast & efficient service.

30/06/2026

Thanks Alan 😊

Simon Barker

30 Jun 2026

Simon

Shockingly slow first time buying experience made bearable by Emily. Professional, warm and very very patient. Stephen Rimmer LLP did all they could to make the sale happen. Thank you!

30/06/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Simon, Emily and her team are delighted to have helped.

Asif

24 Jun 2026

Housing & Property

Asif

Emily was amazing from start to finish which also included one false start due to delays by the buyer but Emily stayed with us and guided us through what could have been a very stressful journey. So much of the work was done by Emily without any fuss and her confidence began to rub off on us too. We exchanged, completed and moved into our new home within a week of each other and couldn't be happier with the role Emily played in getting us to this stage. Emily Reed is a star and happy to recommend her to anyone and everyone. There is always an amazing team of people who help deliver such great outcomes and we know they were there helping Emily but she was our primary point of contact and Stephen Rimmer should be proud of all its people and particularly of Emily.

Legal experts tagged in
this review

Emily Reed

from Stephen Rimmer LLP

26/06/2026

Thank you for the fantastic and thoughtful feedback, Asif, and a huge congratulations on your new home! Thank you for recognizing not only Emily but the entire supporting team behind the scenes here at Stephen Rimmer. Your high recommendation truly means the world to us, and we wish you many happy years ahead in your new home!

Paul Smith

23 Jun 2026

Paul

I recently used this company for a probate case, it has taken 4 years to complete, very difficult to get response to queries and received very poor service

24/06/2026

We always try to give the best service possible and it is disappointing to learn when our levels of services fall short. We are now in contact and looking to resolve these issues.

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