230 Court Appearance reviews 2 reviews this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (206)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (5)Assault (4)
Compare the best Court Appearance solicitors and lawyers in Bishopsgate, ranked by verified client reviews: 62 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.
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Court appearances in England cover when a person is brought before the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court after arrest or charge. A solicitor reviews the case, advises on pleas, prepares and files documents, and represents the client at hearings, including bail applications, adjournments, and the trial itself. They gather evidence, instruct experts, and negotiate with prosecutors on behalf of the client to shape the case and respond to evidence or new decisions from the court.
230 Court Appearance reviews 2 reviews this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (206)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (5)Assault (4)
24 Court Appearance reviews 7 reviews this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (8)
13 Court Appearance reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)
Leads the Court Appearance 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 ”
37 Court Appearance reviews
Reviewed for Prison law (19)Criminal defence - All (12)Business Crime (4)
Leads the Court Appearance team
Iwona Durlak
Senior Partner


Works with Maciej Dadynski and 2 more
“They do everything they can to help; let us remember that people work there too. I recommend this firm :)”
49 Court Appearance reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (42)Professional Conduct (4)
12 Court Appearance reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)
11 Court Appearance reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)
8 Court Appearance reviews
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We have ranked 62 law firms for Court Appearance in Bishopsgate, listed in order on this page.