Best Crime/ Criminal Defence Solicitors in England

Compare the best criminal defence solicitors and lawyers in England, ranked by verified client reviews: 1,968 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Showing 441–460 of 1,968 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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    McNeil & Co Solicitors

    5.0 93 Reviews

    17 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (5)Assault (3)

    454

    Birketts LLP

    4.7 43 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review

    455

    Smart Criminal Defence Ltd

    5.0 33 Reviews

    30 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (26)

    456

    Owen & Sharpe Solicitors

    5.0 5 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

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    457

    Oslers

    4.9 56 Reviews

    9 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

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

    459

    Cura Law Limited

    5.0 20 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

    460

    Youngs Solicitors

    4.9 18 Reviews

    9 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)

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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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    We have ranked 1,968 law firms for Crime/ Criminal Defence in England, listed in order on this page.

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