Best Crime/ Criminal Defence Solicitors in Central London

Compare the best criminal defence solicitors and lawyers in Central London, ranked by verified client reviews: 441 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Showing 41–60 of 441 firms Ranked by client reviews

    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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    HCR Law

    4.6 770 Reviews

    2 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    44

    Bark & Co Solicitors Limited

    5.0 468 Reviews

    166 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 34 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (38)Extradition (31)Drugs offences (10)

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    Law And Lawyers Ltd

    4.7 797 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

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    Branch Austin McCormick LLP

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    5.0 327 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

    What Crime/ Criminal Defence clients highlight

    • Responsive communication
    • Professional service
    • Supportive guidance
    • Clear explanations

    5.0 from 327 client reviews

    “I was harassed by a malicious troll attempting, at great length and persisting for several years, to have me prosecuted for some perfectly lawful tweets. Elliot was a rock, completely on top of the brief and very supportive even after the troll also started harassing him. Would highly recommend.”
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    Vienna Kang Advocates Ltd

    4.9 120 Reviews

    46 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 9 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (20)Legal aid (15)

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    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 4 reviews this year

    53

    Rustem Guardian Solicitors

    5.0 171 Reviews

    67 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 11 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (32)

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    Sampson Bailey Solicitors Ltd

    4.6 27 Reviews

    21 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 2 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (13)Legal aid (7)

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    NBB Waldrons Solicitors

    4.8 651 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)

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    EMW Law LLP

    4.9 559 Reviews

    7 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)

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    Hammond Trotter Solicitors Ltd

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    5.0 319 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 5 reviews this year

    What Crime/ Criminal Defence clients highlight

    • Clear communication
    • Professional support
    • Quick responses
    • Knowledgeable advice

    5.0 from 319 client reviews

    “Very professional service. Very clearly explained. Very well represented. Certainly recommend this firm to others. Very much appreciated. Thankyou.”
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    Am International Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 48 Reviews

    12 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Extradition (8)Criminal defence - All (3)

    Anna Matelska Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Anna Matelska Principal & Managing Director 5.0 from 10 client reviews
    Eliza Dumitrescu Works with Eliza Dumitrescu
    “Mrs Anna, as my official defender in front of the Crown Court in London, helped me to avoid the severe penalty of at least 4 years in prison, which is given for in a similar cases in which I got involved. Thanks to Mrs. Anna I am free. I am glad to recommend Mrs. Anna Matelska as an attorney-at law to anyone who needs a good lawyer in an English court.”
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    How many Crime/ Criminal Defence solicitors are there in Central London?

    We have ranked 441 law firms for Crime/ Criminal Defence in Central London, listed in order on this page.

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