Top 10 of 2,123 law firms for Murder and Manslaughter, Crime/ Criminal Defence

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This area covers the most serious criminal offences involving death, including murder and manslaughter, investigated by the police and prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service. A solicitor in England will advise on the case, help secure bail where possible, review the evidence and police interview material, instruct experts, and represent the client at plea hearings and the trial in the Crown Court, challenging witness statements and guiding the defence strategy throughout. Proceedings are governed by criminal procedure in England and Wales, with the court process culminating in a Crown Court trial or a guilty plea with sentencing.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The stakes include a possible life sentence or long-term imprisonment, strict timelines for disclosure and disclosure-related decisions, and the risk of collateral consequences such as loss of liberty. A solicitor protects the client by examining evidential thresholds, managing disclosure and unused material, raising admissibility issues, and conducting robust advocacy at trial and sanction hearings, all within professional regulatory standards.

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Cartys

4.9 112 Reviews

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Louis Young

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I contacted JHR Solicitors on Monday 20th April 2026 and spoke with Louis Young. I was totally embarrassed having to make the phone call and further more embarrassed to say my son needed to be represented in court in three days time. Louis immediately asked for a brief outline what I needed a solicitor for and immediately told me he would speak immediately to Dominic my son, bearing in mind this was 30 mins before the office would be closed. Louis professionalism was outstanding. Through his sheer hard work, endless emails and phone calls Dominic was represented in court today by Marc. I would highly recommend JHR Solicitors especially Louis and Marc for their outstanding hard work and achievement in taking this case to court. I for one would like to thank you both.

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4.7 143 Reviews

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WA Legal

5.0 85 Reviews

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Waqqas Ashraf

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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.

Review left by anonymous

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