Best Criminal Defence Service Solicitors in England

Compare the best Criminal Defence Service solicitors and lawyers in England, ranked by verified client reviews: 1,968 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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This covers the defence of people accused of criminal offences in England, from police stations to the Crown Court. A solicitor in this area advises on charges, attends police interviews, helps with bail, drafts and negotiates legal points, reviews evidence, and represents the client in court when needed. The work is shaped by the seriousness of the offence, the stage of proceedings, and whether the client pleads or contests charges.

4.9 2,571 Reviews

236 Criminal Defence Service reviews

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (183)Assault (22)Legal aid (7)

4.8 2,185 Reviews

245 Criminal Defence Service reviews

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (177)Drugs offences (6)Assault (5)

4.8 5,945 Reviews

168 Criminal Defence Service reviews

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (89)Prison law (14)Juvenile (11)

5.0 654 Reviews

589 Criminal Defence Service reviews 2 reviews this year

Reviewed for Legal aid (370)Criminal defence - All (197)Assault (15)

4.9 881 Reviews

162 Criminal Defence Service reviews 1 review this year

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (111)Assault (6)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (6)

4.7 950 Reviews

523 Criminal Defence Service reviews

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (460)Prison law (7)Assault (6)

4.8 3,850 Reviews

75 Criminal Defence Service reviews

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

4.9 884 Reviews

175 Criminal Defence Service reviews

Reviewed for Legal aid (103)Criminal defence - All (39)Assault (17)

4.9 5,320 Reviews

63 Criminal Defence Service reviews

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (56)Legal aid (4)

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Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Criminal Defence Service counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Criminal Defence Service.

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Twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday, so new reviews are reflected quickly. This list was last updated on 29 October 2026.

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How many Criminal Defence Service solicitors are there in England?

We have ranked 1,968 law firms for Criminal Defence Service in England, listed in order on this page.

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