Best Crime/ Criminal Defence Solicitors in Islington

Compare the best criminal defence solicitors and lawyers in Islington, ranked by verified client reviews: 109 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Showing 1–20 of 109 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.

    1

    Lawtons Solicitors Limited

    Featured
    4.9 697 Reviews

    75 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 34 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (66)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (3)

    Nick Titchener Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Nick Titchener Managing Partner 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    Dawn McKnightLauren GilbertPaul DillonCrystal Plummer Works with Dawn McKnight and 4 more

    Above average for expertise this year

    “Mr Hobdell provided excellent representation in regards to a spurious allegation made against a family member recently. I highly recommend his services, thorough and professional. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Andrew Hobdell
    • knowledgeable solicitor
    • professional service
    • caring approach
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietyChambers UK Leading Firm 2026Leading Firm Legal 500 UK 2025
    Free initial advice
    2

    Tuckers Solicitors LLP

    4.7 1,926 Reviews

    495 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 46 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (241)Assault (54)Legal aid (51)

    3

    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,043 Reviews

    71 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 17 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (44)Assault (4)Domestic violence (4)

    Rachel Fletcher Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Rachel Fletcher Managing Partner & Head of Crime 5.0 from 32 client reviews
    Mike SophocleousHannah CostleyRachel MasonEmily Wood Works with Mike Sophocleous and 3 more

    Above average for approachability this year

    “Rachel & the company are both professional & extremely personable. The support I received whilst going through this horrendous legal ordeal in my life was invaluable & my family & I will be eternally grateful. I’m 44 years old & never been in this position before so everything was alien to me! The whole process from being interviewed by the police through to being in court twice (5 months in total) Rachel & the company were fully supportive & contactable at all times. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her & the company. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Rachel Fletcher
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    4

    ABR Solicitors Limited

    4.9 419 Reviews

    401 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 43 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (355)Assault (18)Prison law (11)

    5

    DPP Law Solicitors LLP

    4.7 293 Reviews

    87 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 22 top marks for approachability this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (67)Assault (4)Legal aid (4)

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    Cartwright King Solicitors

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    4.7 1,382 Reviews

    178 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 10 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (57)Legal aid (50)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (13)

    James Bainbridge Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team James Bainbridge Head of Department 5.0 from 14 client reviews
    Tim LumbKevin WaddinghamLaura SmithSatinder Bath Works with Tim Lumb and 4 more
    “Dear Leanne, I can not put into words how truly amazing you have been throughout this whole situation. When Simon was arrested a huge hole was left in our family, we were do upset. You have been more than a solicitor you have been just as invested as we are in getting Simon free. You have supported us in more ways than you will ever know. For the time you worked for Simon you became part of our team our family. You always dealt with us in a caring supportive manner and you gave us hope. Our youngest son just 8 years old was so sad but he always felt happy after my husband and I have spoken to you. That was because not only did you do your job you spent the time to support us all. What you have done matters. I just don't know how we will ever thank you. I would like to keep you in touch with Simons successes so you see him achieve his goals you should always feel your were part of that and you mattered, no one deserves to feel that more than you. You did an amazing job All out thanks and love Stay Safe The Bear Family ”
    A client review matching your search · about Leanne Brown
    • Excellent communication
    • Highly knowledgeable
    • Compassionate support
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    7

    Duncan Lewis Solicitors Ltd

    4.8 1,383 Reviews

    24 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 12 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (8)

    Free initial advice
    8

    Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP

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    4.9 1,368 Reviews

    What Crime/ Criminal Defence clients highlight

    • Excellent communication
    • Very responsive
    • Highly professional
    • Efficient service

    4.9 from 1,368 client reviews

    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    10

    Lewis Nedas Law Ltd

    4.8 530 Reviews

    33 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 5 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (16)Fraud (3)

    11

    Law And Lawyers Ltd

    4.7 797 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

    12

    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)

    13

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 4 reviews this year

    14

    NBB Waldrons Solicitors

    4.8 651 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)

    15

    EMW Law LLP

    4.9 559 Reviews

    7 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)

    16

    Leigh Day

    4.6 2,489 Reviews

    2 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    17

    Vyman Solicitors Limited

    4.8 318 Reviews

    4 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)

    18

    Carsonkaye Limited

    4.8 43 Reviews

    11 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (5)Drugs offences (3)

    19

    Bindmans LLP

    1.8 5 Reviews

    2 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

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