Top 10 of 2,123 law firms for General Criminal Defence, Crime/ Criminal Defence

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General criminal defence covers representing individuals accused of crimes in England. A solicitor in this area helps from initial police station advice through to court appearances, advising on bail, pleas and potential defences, reviewing evidence, and negotiating with the Crown Prosecution Service. They draft and respond to claims, gather witnesses and expert evidence, and manage disclosure. The focus is on protecting the client’s rights, ensuring fair proceedings, and guiding strategic choices at each stage of the criminal process.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The stakes are high: a conviction can carry fines, community penalties or imprisonment. A solicitor defends the client’s position by ensuring lawful conduct of investigations, timely disclosure of evidence, proper charging and robust representation in court, with attention to deadlines and procedural safeguards. They conduct consults, obtain and review material, and raise appropriate objections to protect the client throughout the case.

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Gareth Needs and his team were very helpful and clear in all the advise given. They were as much concerned about my personal welfare as much as the criminal case I was accused of. Hopefully I wont need his help again but would recommend him to anyone else who found themselves in the same situation I was in.

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Mark Newby

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I have received excellent service with equally excellent results. I would always recommend Jordan's and have done so.

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E&L Legal

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Amanda SheppardKatelyn Mcloughlin

Tagged solicitors Amanda Sheppard and Katelyn Mcloughlin

I was lucky enough to have been assigned Amanda as my duty solicitor after being arrested in December, accused of an offense that could have put me in prison for 6 months. Before my police interview she calmed my nerves and talked me through exactly what they would ask and how to tackle their questions - instantly I knew she was on my side. In the interview she wasn't afraid to correct the interviewing officer, ensuring the record was kept straight. I was charged with the offence and given a court date. I rang Amanda straight away to tell her and the first thing she said was 'we are going to fight this' - and that she did. In meetings after being charged, she informed me of all the possible outcomes whilst staying incredibly positive that the case wouldn't stand up in court. I plead not guilty and elected the Crown Court as advised, at which point I was appointed Barrister Oliver Saddington to represent me, who also assured me the case would not go anywhere - he continued the fight and eventually got the CPS to admit they could not persue the case against me, and I was found not guilty. A massive thank you to Amanda and Katelyn for their support, expert advice, and all the hard work they put in to my case whilst keeping me aware of exactly what was happening at all times, responding quickly at any time of day - a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders and while I hope I won't have to use their services again, I know exactly who I'm going to if anything does happen to me or anyone I know. Thank you again, Joe

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Cartys

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John Ruane

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I needed professional advice on how best to deal with allegations made against me by GMP (from an anonymous source in Sainsbury’s car park)

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Anna Matelska

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Chciałem uprzejmie podziękować za wygranie paru dobrych lat mojego życia. Pani kancelaria wyciągnęła mnie z bardzo ciężkiej sytuacji i będę z tego powodu Pani dozgonnie wdzięczny. Nie mogłem dostać lepszego prezentu na święta. Pan Barry zrobił niesamowitą robotę podczas trialu, od pierwszego dnia walczył o mnie co mi osobiście też dało dużą motywację do tego żeby się bronić podczas przesłuchania w sądzie,był przygotowany w 100%(mówiłem, że te wakacje przed rozprawą to dobry pomysł ;)). Mieliśmy ciężki start ale udało się wyjść z opresji, może być Pani naprawdę dumna z pracy którą wykonaliście. Pozdrowienia ode mnie i całej mojej rodziny, każdemu z uśmiechem na twarzy polecę usługi A.M Solicitors. Miłego dnia i wesołych świąt! (moje na pewno będą wesołe. ;)) (Translated by Google) I wanted to thank you for winning me a few good years of my life. Your law firm pulled me out of a very difficult situation, and I will be eternally grateful to you for that. I couldn't have received a better Christmas present. Mr. Barry did an incredible job during the trial. He fought for me from day one, which also gave me great motivation to defend myself during the hearing in court. He was 100% prepared (I told you that vacation before the trial was a good idea ;)). We had a rough start, but we managed to get out of trouble. You can be truly proud of the work you did. Best wishes from me and my entire family, and I will recommend A.M. Solicitors to everyone with a smile on my face. Have a nice day and a Merry Christmas! (Mine will definitely be a Merry Christmas! ;))

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WA Legal

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Waqqas Ashraf

Tagged solicitor Waqqas Ashraf

I hired Wasqas from WA Legal to work on my criminal case and I cannot recommend him enough. From our very first consultation, Wasqas was transparent, highly responsive and took the time to explain every step of a complex legal process in plain English. What stood out was his dedication and calm demeanour during a very stressful time for me. He was quick to answer my questions and kept me fully informed of any updates. If you need a skilled and trustworthy lawyer, who genuinely cares about their clients, then look no further. I would highly recommend this firm.

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