Best Criminal defence - All Solicitors in Cambridgeshire

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    Criminal defence covers the range of work done to protect someone facing criminal charges, from arrest and police station interviews to court appearances in magistrates’ and Crown Courts. A solicitor in this area handles early advice, bail applications, and plea decisions, and represents clients at trial, sentencing and any appeals. They review evidence, coordinate with the Crown Prosecution Service, gather alibis and witnesses, and prepare defences such as lack of state of mind or reasonable doubt. The aim is to secure the best possible outcome within the law.

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    Pepperells Ltd

    4.8 3,850 Reviews

    75 Criminal defence - All reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (52)Assault (14)Criminal Damage (3)

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    Ringrose Law

    4.7 1,736 Reviews

    50 Criminal defence - All reviews 4 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (24)Legal aid (5)

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    Cartwright King Solicitors

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    4.7 1,382 Reviews

    178 Criminal defence - All reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (57)Legal aid (50)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (13)

    James Bainbridge Leads the Criminal defence - All team James Bainbridge Head of Department 5.0 from 9 client reviews
    Kevin WaddinghamLaura SmithSatinder BathTim Lumb Works with Kevin Waddingham and 4 more
    “During every step of their service, Abbie from Cartwright King kept good communication and steered me in the right direction by giving sound advice. I would use them again.”
    A client review matching your search · about Abbie Fitzgerald
    • Excellent communication
    • Highly knowledgeable
    • Compassionate support
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    4

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,610 Reviews

    1 Criminal defence - All review

    What Criminal defence - All clients highlight

    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Fast service
    • Efficient process

    4.8 from 5,610 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    5

    Ashtons Legal LLP

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    4.8 2,038 Reviews

    13 Criminal defence - All reviews

    Reviewed for Regulatory Defence (5)

    Tim Ridyard Leads the Criminal defence - All team Tim Ridyard Partner
    Maya LalParis Phillips-Morris Works with Maya Lal and 1 more
    “Not having had any past experiences of this nature I sought guidance on procedures and process from Maya and her team. I found them pro active, efficient communicators who dealt with all aspects of the preparation and process calmly and with the highest degree of professionalism”
    A client review matching your search · about Maya Lal
    • professional service
    • knowledgeable staff
    • friendly approach
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    6

    Woodfines LLP

    4.8 1,039 Reviews

    7 Criminal defence - All reviews

    Reviewed for Prison law (3)

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    Hegarty

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    4.9 2,354 Reviews

    What Criminal defence - All clients highlight

    • Timely responses
    • Clear explanations
    • Helpful advice
    • Professional service

    4.9 from 2,354 client reviews

    • Speaks
    Free initial advice
    9

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Criminal defence - All reviews 2 reviews this year

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    Andersons Solicitors

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    5.0 28 Reviews

    7 Criminal defence - All reviews 2 reviews this year

    What Criminal defence - All clients highlight

    • Explained everything
    • Very professional
    • Kept updated
    • Made me relaxed

    5.0 from 28 client reviews

    “My first time needing legal help and it couldn't have gone more smoothly either the help of Anderson Solicitors! They gave thoughtful and professional advice and calmed my nerves during a very tough time. Thank you very much for all your help!!”
    A client review matching your search · about Natasha Anderson
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietySpecialist Quality MarkCyber Essentials Certified
    Free initial advice
    13

    FMT Solicitors

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    5.0 134 Reviews

    2 Criminal defence - All reviews

    What Criminal defence - All clients highlight

    • excellent support
    • very caring
    • helpful and communicative
    • great experience

    5.0 from 134 client reviews

    “I WISH ALL SOLICITORS were so professional. I have waited seventeen years to progress my appeal, and thankfully at long, long last I found these solicitors. I telephoned the office this morning. The receptionist was absolutely lovely, and re directed my call immediately to the right department for me to receive an update. The lady who I should perhaps not mention by name, (without her permission) couldn’t have been more helpful. What ever happens with my appeal case, I feel very confident that if any positive outcome can be achieved in light of substantial new facts (recently emerging) there is no solicitor that I have found, who can match this company. Thank You for your helpfulness and compassion.”
    A client review matching your search · about Cheryl Zanatti
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    15

    Oslers

    4.9 56 Reviews

    9 Criminal defence - All reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)Assault (4)Prison law (4)

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    Shelley & Co

    5.0 3 Reviews

    3 Criminal defence - All reviews

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    Birketts LLP

    4.7 43 Reviews

    1 Criminal defence - All review

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    Culbert Ellis

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    5.0 17 Reviews

    3 Criminal defence - All reviews

    What Criminal defence - All clients highlight

    • Partner-led service
    • Significant expertise
    • Exceptional competence
    • Commercial advice

    5.0 from 17 client reviews

    • Speaks
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