Best Crime/ 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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    This work covers the full response to criminal investigation and charge in England, from arrest and police station attendance and pre‑charge advice through magistrates' courts, Crown Court trials, sentence hearings and appeals. Solicitors advise under PACE, attend and conduct police interviews, apply for bail, prepare and serve disclosure requests under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act, draft witness statements and skeleton arguments, instruct experts, negotiate with the Crown Prosecution Service and represent clients at trial and sentence. Progress is driven by disclosure, plea choices and custodial timetables.

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    Ashtons Legal LLP

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    4.8 2,038 Reviews

    13 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 11 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Regulatory Defence (5)

    Tim Ridyard Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Tim Ridyard Partner 5.0 from 4 client reviews
    Maya LalParis Phillips-Morris Works with Maya Lal and 1 more

    Above average for recommendations this year

    “Thank you very much to Tim Ridyard for the excellant work provided on a matter now finally closed. This solicitor was really efficient on solving the problem already at the early stage, and very helpful on clarifying the full situation with its possible consequences. We would highly recommend Ashtons Legal.”
    A client review matching your search · about Tim Ridyard
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    • friendly approach
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    2

    Poole Alcock LLP

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    4.8 5,608 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review

    What Crime/ Criminal Defence clients highlight

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

    4.8 from 5,608 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    3

    Irwin Mitchell LLP

    4.7 13,771 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

    4

    HCR Law

    4.6 770 Reviews

    2 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    5

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 4 reviews this year

    7

    Birketts LLP

    4.7 43 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review

    8

    Oslers

    4.9 56 Reviews

    9 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

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

    10

    Shelley & Co

    5.0 3 Reviews

    3 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    16

    Culbert Ellis

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    5.0 17 Reviews

    3 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 3 reviews this year

    What Crime/ Criminal Defence clients highlight

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

    5.0 from 17 client reviews

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

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    Twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday, so new reviews are reflected quickly. This list was last updated on 29 October 2026.

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    How many Crime/ Criminal Defence solicitors are there in Cambridge?

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

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