Best Criminal Defence Solicitors in Cambridge

Compare the best Criminal Defence solicitors and lawyers in Cambridge, ranked by verified client reviews: 23 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Criminal defence covers the advice and representation given to someone charged with a crime, from the moment of arrest through police interview to court. A solicitor defends the client, reviews evidence, negotiates with the Crown Prosecution Service, and represents them in magistrates’ courts, the Crown Court, or on appeal. They prepare witnesses, challenge disclosure, draft legal submissions, and seek bail, sentence reductions, or acquittals based on the law and the facts.

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    Ashtons Legal LLP

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    4.8 2,038 Reviews

    13 Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Regulatory Defence (5)

    Paris Phillips-Morris Your solicitor Paris Phillips-Morris Solicitor 5.0 from 1 client review
    “I used Paris as my solicitor for a Drink-driving offence I had committed. I found her and the rest of the team at Ashtons Legal LLP very professional and also supportive in assisting me with it. I would have no hesitation recommending her services.”
    A client review matching your search · about Paris Phillips-Morris
    • professional service
    • knowledgeable staff
    • friendly approach
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
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    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,610 Reviews

    1 Criminal Defence review

    What Criminal Defence 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
    4

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    6

    Culbert Ellis

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    5.0 17 Reviews

    3 Criminal Defence reviews

    What Criminal Defence clients highlight

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

    5.0 from 17 client reviews

    • Speaks
    Free initial advice
    7

    Oslers

    4.9 56 Reviews

    9 Criminal Defence reviews

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

    10

    HCR Law

    4.6 770 Reviews

    2 Criminal Defence reviews

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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 counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Criminal Defence.

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    How many Criminal Defence solicitors are there in Cambridge?

    We have ranked 23 law firms for Criminal Defence in Cambridge, listed in order on this page.

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