Top 10 of 2,123 law firms for Magistrates Court Representation, Crime/ Criminal Defence

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This work covers defending people charged with criminal offences in England's Magistrates' Court. A solicitor prepares and presents the defence, negotiates with the Crown Prosecution Service, and handles bail applications, early guilty pleas, and mitigation at sentencing. They gather evidence, review police disclosures, and ensure the client’s rights are protected throughout the process as the matter moves toward a verdict or sentence.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The outcome can include fines, community orders, or short custodial sentences. A solicitor explains the possible consequences, preserves rights, and coordinates representation at sentencing or appeal, where relevant, ensuring timely action on reporting limits and disclosure issues.

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Lucy Payne

Tagged solicitor Lucy Payne

Bhumika Parmar (Director & Solicitor) Mrs Harpreet Sanghera (Solicitor) Lucy Payne (Jnr Paralegal) BP Legal is a well-experienced legal team. My case was administered within three weeks of attending the court with a positive outcome. All three named were very client-focused and were courteous. They explained my case well before the court appointment, at the hearing and after the client support. They have competitive costs and are a very reliable legal firm. Thank you so much. JP Leicester.

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Cheryl Zanatti

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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.

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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 NewbyKaty Harris

Tagged solicitors Mark Newby and Katy Harris

Really good Solicitors and they do fight your case on behalf. Keep you up to date with everything what is going on and they give you great advice.

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E&L Legal

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Amanda Sheppard

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I was going to represent myself when my friend said to my I think you need a solicitor. Amanda ended up representing me. She was so hands on from the very beginning, reassured me and kept me in the loop with everything so I ended up going from a bag of nerves to going in with confidence. I ended up getting half the sentence I would have if I would have represented myself. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome thanks to Amanda and would 100% recommend to anyone who is needing to go to court. They know their stuff!

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Cartys

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John Ruane

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Without going into too much detail, I was fighting cases on two fronts in two different locations. One being criminal: driving whilst disqualified and without insurance due to the disqualification and two: a totting up ban. Before choosing Sufficient representation for the cases above, I did extensive research on firms with many consultations. After reading the reviews for JHR I wasn’t in any doubt, that their services were correct for me. Straight away John who was clear and concise from the start and explained costs which never changed or differed unlike other firms. This is a honest review so I did initially think JHR were more expensive than others but worth every penny in my view down to the services provided. Being a more independent practice John and his team were always contactable and navigated me through processes. This wasn’t just guidance, I actually felt I learned a lot about the justice system and law. John worked tirelessly in my case even putting time and effort in on weekends and through his own paternity leave. I never felt in the dark or unable to contact him. He’s not just extremely good at his profession but builds a quality professional rapport with his clients. I feel if I would have went with a larger law firm I wouldn’t have had half the time given to me that JHR did. For cases John can’t attend himself the people he in trusts with your case are just as capable and prepared, a massive thanks to Alex who represented me at court. Fantastic from start to finish. This was something I was worried about before my trail after building a rapport with John but Alex was well informed and knew everything about my case in great detail. In the end I got cleared of all criminal charges and won an exceptional hardship case against my totting up ban. Yes, the best outcome I could of gotten but even if it was the worst I wouldn’t of chose to be represented by anyone else. I would use JHR again and again (hopefully that won’t happen) and recommend to everyone don’t be fooled by larger firms promises.

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