Best Criminal Defence Solicitors Solicitors in EC1A

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    Criminal defence solicitors help people who are arrested or charged with a crime. They work through police station interviews, initial bail applications, and court proceedings up to and including trial in the Crown Court or magistrates’ court. They explain the charges, gather evidence, interview witnesses, draft defences and pleas, and negotiate with the Crown Prosecution Service on your behalf. They also advise on disclosure, rights of audience, and appeal options where relevant.

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    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,611 Reviews

    1 Criminal Defence Solicitors review

    What Criminal Defence Solicitors clients highlight

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

    4.8 from 5,611 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    2

    Lawtons Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 697 Reviews

    75 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews 4 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (66)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (3)

    Nick Titchener Leads the Criminal Defence Solicitors team Nick Titchener Managing Partner 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    Dawn McKnightLauren GilbertPaul DillonCrystal Plummer Works with Dawn McKnight and 4 more
    “Paul did all the behind the scenes work, whilst Chris represented us in court. Both were extremely patient, ensured we understood all that was happening and listened and responded to our wishes at all times. In what was a very difficult and worrying time, Chris and Paul supported us and aided our decision to persue justice. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Christopher Wilson
    • knowledgeable solicitor
    • professional service
    • caring approach
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChambers UK Leading Firm 2026Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2025
    Free initial advice
    3

    Gardner Leader LLP

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    4.9 1,452 Reviews

    40 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (37)

    Philip Kouvaritakis Your solicitor Philip Kouvaritakis Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    “Stephen was calm, meticulous and understanding of my situation which gave me confidence that I had selected the correct solicitor. I would certainly recommend him to others and wouldn't hesitate to call on his services again.”
    A client review matching your search
    • Friendly staff
    • Professional service
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawChildren Law
    6

    Shaw Graham Kersh LLP

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    5.0 194 Reviews

    173 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (159)Assault (8)Criminal Damage (4)

    Raymond Shaw Leads the Criminal Defence Solicitors team Raymond Shaw Senior Partner 5.0 from 25 client reviews
    Madeleine CorrChloe HingleyPhilip HillLaura Porteous Works with Madeleine Corr and 4 more
    “Raymond Shaw maintains a strong criminal defence practice which includes representing clients facing serious allegations of violence and attempted murder. He heads the private client criminal defence team at Shaw Graham Kersh.”
    A client review matching your search · about Raymond Shaw
    • highly recommended
    • very professional
    • attentive and caring
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChambers UK Leading Firm 2026Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2026
    Free initial advice
    7

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews

    8

    Vyman Solicitors Limited

    4.8 318 Reviews

    4 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)

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    Am International Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 48 Reviews

    12 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews

    Reviewed for Extradition (8)Criminal defence - All (3)

    Anna Matelska Leads the Criminal Defence Solicitors team Anna Matelska Principal & Managing Director 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    Eliza Dumitrescu Works with Eliza Dumitrescu
    “Mrs Anna, as my official defender in front of the Crown Court in London, helped me to avoid the severe penalty of at least 4 years in prison, which is given for in a similar cases in which I got involved. Thanks to Mrs. Anna I am free. I am glad to recommend Mrs. Anna Matelska as an attorney-at law to anyone who needs a good lawyer in an English court.”
    A client review matching your search · about Anna Matelska
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietyCriminal Defence ServiceLexcel
    Free initial advice
    10

    Carsonkaye Limited

    4.8 43 Reviews

    11 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (5)Drugs offences (3)

    12

    Blackfords LLP

    4.3 10 Reviews

    3 Criminal Defence Solicitors reviews

    14

    Birketts LLP

    4.7 43 Reviews

    1 Criminal Defence Solicitors review

    17

    Mackrell Llp

    5.0 1 Review

    1 Criminal Defence Solicitors review

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    How many Criminal Defence Solicitors solicitors are there in EC1A?

    We have ranked 80 law firms for Criminal Defence Solicitors in EC1A, listed in order on this page.

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