Top 10 of 2,126 law firms for Assault, Crime/ Criminal Defence

I used Alan Ridler for a criminal interview for something that happened at work and then the lengthy gross misconduct proceedings that followed. He was highly professional, always on the ball and I honestly would have quit my job and walked away if it wasn’t for his and his teams support and guidance. I stuck with it and was rightly cleared of any wrongdoing in all aspects. I couldn’t, and wouldn’t have done it without them.

Stephen Halloran of Lawtons represented my son this year for a charge of affray. This was very distressing for the whole family and particularly for my 20 year old son. Stephen was amazing, treating him with the utmost respect and showing empathy for the unfortunate mess he had got himself into. Stephen's response time to all our numerous emails was excellent and when the case went to 3 separate court hearings Stephen attended to give morale support to us. He instructed a very good barrister on our behalf and arranged meetings beforehand for us to be familiar with how the system worked. What I was most impressed with was Stephen's manner and his way of talking to us in layman terms. He explained things really clearly and was not overly optimistic about the potential outcomes which was helpful. Hopefully we will never find ourselves in a similar situation but if we did we would definitely instruct Lawtons again. Thank you Stephen.

Darren proved to be very professional, hard working and efficient while remaining human and empathetic. He was also clear and fair. Nobody can take your hand in these tough situations, but they can go at your pace, lay out the facts clearly and help you focus on the key issues. I felt that Darren knew his area of expertise, demonstrated competence so that I could trust him, and then I was able get on with matters at hand. It's a thumbs up from me. Thank you.

From start to finish Jamie was professional, easy to contact and acted in the very best interests of my case resulting in the correct resolution. He was professional and courteous, providing exactly the right advice

Maya was extremely professional, approachable, and easy to deal with throughout the whole process. I was dealing with a misunderstanding involving the police, as well as matters relating to my firearms licensing, and Maya provided clear, calm, and reassuring advice from start to finish. She represented me during the police interview, helped ensure the situation was properly understood, and ultimately helped achieve the correct outcome. Her communication was excellent throughout, and I always felt that I understood where I stood and what the next steps were. I was very happy with the service Maya provided and would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone needing professional legal representation or advice.

Mr Kuldeep S. Clair displayed professionalism and a hands-on approach, when he handled an employment matter and defended my case. From the moment we first spoke over the phone, Kuldeep seemed very polite and showed willingness to listen. I initially felt at ease talking to him about my case - it all felt natural. Mr Kuldeep represented me at my Newton Trial, which lead to a successful outcome with a community order rather than immediate/suspended sentence! My family and I, could not thank him enough with all the help we received from him. He was thorough with paperwork, arrived at the court on time, patient listener, understanding of the situation (whilst keeping things professional) and always making sure I am updated with the necessary information/result (from start to finish). I tend to say a lot of things when trying to explain myself, but Mr Kuldeep remained open to our discussions and without realising; he eventually used my own words/explanations inside the court to defend me. This showed me that he cares a lot about his clients' needs. I honestly and genuinely, could not have had a better lawyer! HIGHLY recommended!