589 Assault reviews 5 reviews this year
Reviewed for Assault (15)Legal aid (370)Criminal defence - All (197)
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Assault covers offences where someone intentionally or recklessly uses unlawful force or threatens such force against another person. A solicitor practising in crime and criminal defence who handles assault cases drafts or reviews witness statements, interviews victims and suspects, negotiates with the Crown Prosecution Service, advises on plea options, and represents the client at pre-charge hearings, bail applications, charging decisions, and in magistrates’ or Crown Court trials, cross-examines witnesses, and assists with sentencing and appeals.
589 Assault reviews 5 reviews this year
Reviewed for Assault (15)Legal aid (370)Criminal defence - All (197)
246 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (134)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (10)Professional Conduct (6)
Leads the Assault team
Richard Nelson
Senior Partner



Works with Jacqui Callan and 4 more
“Excellent solicitors. Would definitely recommend. Jacqui is very professional and always helpful and knowledgeable she was understanding and cared about the best result for my case. Lily also efficient and promptly replied to queries. ”
231 Assault reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Assault (8)Criminal defence - All (133)Prison law (49)
Leads the Assault team
Lisa Lovell
Head of Prison Law



Works with Nick De Freitas and 4 more
“Ms. Patricia Walker and Mr. Hasan Khan worked my case. They both were very patient with me as I knew next to nothing about criminal cases which was what I had. Ms. Patricia Walker talked me through the trial proceedings, helped build my confidence as a witness, and she performed brilliantly in court by creating doubts in the prosecutor's case. The outcome? Brilliant! I could not have asked for a better representation.”
44 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Assault (7)Business Crime (9)Criminal defence - All (9)
Leads the Assault team
Adrienne Wright
Partner - Head of Crime



Works with Julian Overton and 4 more
“Very happy with the help I have got with the crown court case, very pleased with Nathaniel Gadsby and his team to help me through out the case. ”
178 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Assault (11)Criminal defence - All (57)Legal aid (50)
Leads the Assault team
James Bainbridge
Head of Department



Works with Kevin Waddingham and 4 more
“Cartwright solicitors were supportive, informative and very professional, they understood my worries and concerns and were able to give me the reassurance and assistance I needed, I would highly recommend cartwright solicitors and if I ever needed a solicitor/lawyer again in the future I would definitely use cartwright solicitors again. Thank you for all your help and advice. ”
7 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)
Your solicitor
Sana Ghani
Solicitor Advocate
“I came all the way from Edinburgh to seek advice from Khalid who was recommended by my friend. I am glad to say he is a good person and helped me free.”
332 Assault reviews 2 reviews this year
Reviewed for Assault (17)Criminal defence - All (231)Legal aid (7)
13 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)
Leads the Assault team
Michelle Breindel
Partner- Head of Crime and Motoring
Works with Emma Grewock
“Michelle Breindel defended me when I was in big trouble. Michelle was efficient , knowledgable and courteous. I was facing a adjournment to crown court and even an immediate prison sentence. But I only received a suspended sentence and the matter was dealt with that day. I would recommend Michelle to anybody who finds theirselves in trouble with the criminal justice system . Thanks Jason Roberts ”
87 Assault reviews 2 reviews this year
Reviewed for Assault (4)Criminal defence - All (67)Legal aid (4)
3 Assault reviews
What Assault clients highlight
11 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (6)
Leads the Assault team
Bilal Warraich
Director
“I am writing to express my sincere and heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for B.W Solicitors' highly professional and competent services,provided in both a friendly and accessible manner. B.W Solicitors were thorough,fair and transparent in fighting my case, saving my reputation and establishing justice for which I will always be grateful to them.”
60 Assault reviews
Reviewed for Legal aid (41)Criminal defence - All (12)
Leads the Assault team
Denise Wilson-Osuide
Partner



Works with Nadeem Thanvi and 4 more
“We are utterly thrilled with the outcome of this case and want to thank you all on helping to successfully bring this case to a close. Andrew was absolutely brilliant - our heartiest thanks for his invaluable integrity, commitment, support and hard work. When K walked out, after a huge hug from me, two members of the jury came up to him, congratulated him, wished him well for the future and made a point of saying that they were all immediately and unanimously in agreement on the Not Guilty verdict. I asked if they were mothers and both were mothers of five! Nevertheless, we feel that there should be a further case against the police for the maltreatment, unnecessary harassment and humiliation, assault, loss of earnings and opportunities caused by this case. This list is not necessarily exhaustive...”
6 Assault reviews
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We have ranked 165 law firms for Assault in East London, listed in order on this page.