Top 10 of 187 law firms for Wrongful Arrest, Actions against the police

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Wrongful arrest covers the unlawful detention of a person by a police officer or force, or arrest without proper justification, in England and Wales. A solicitor working in this area helps someone who believes they were unlawfully detained to review what happened, gather evidence, and pursue remedies. They advise on how to obtain CCTV, witness statements, medical records, and any relevant police notes, then prepare statements of claim or a settlement approach for the courts. The aim is to challenge the legality of the arrest and recover damages where appropriate.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The key risk is the arrest being unlawful, meaning a violation of the right to liberty with potential damages for distress, loss of earnings, or stigma. A solicitor provides guidance on the proper statutory and common-law standards, ensures timely claims, and manages procedural steps to press the claim, while protecting your position through disclosure and the courts' oversight.

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Callum Morris

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Honestly so grateful. Callum who helped me through my case was the best he could of been. Never in my life thought I'd end up in court but with having callum there I manged to come out with probation for 18 months. There's no word I could say to reach my happiness and how lucky I was to have callum help me.

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Leeanne Cooper

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Leeanne accompanied me to a police interview as my solicitor. From the moment I met her she put me at ease instantly and her knowledge was excellent. I felt she had my best interests from start to finish and I was extremely grateful for her assistance. I would highly recommend her to anyone as she was so professional.

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Shannon English

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I was falsely detained a few weeks ago and it was my first time ever in a police station I was so nervous and panicked but when Shannon arrived she explained everything to me and helped me through everything she was a wonderful lawyer but most importantly a good person.

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