Best Crime/ Criminal Defence Solicitors in London

Compare the best criminal defence solicitors and lawyers in London, ranked by verified client reviews: 885 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    Showing 61–80 of 885 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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    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.”
    A client review matching your search · about Elliot Hammer
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    64

    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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    Dexter Henry & Co Limited

    4.8 116 Reviews

    83 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 5 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (45)Assault (15)Legal aid (4)

    66

    Makwana Solicitors Limited

    4.9 387 Reviews

    119 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 8 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (36)Drugs offences (3)Professional Conduct (3)

    67

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 4 reviews this year

    70

    Ula Solicitors Limited

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    5.0 427 Reviews

    207 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 9 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (17)

    Mohammed Ullah Your solicitor Mohammed Ullah Solicitor & Director 5.0 from 98 client reviews
    “I would highly recommend Mr Ullah and the firm ULA. Mr Ullah definitely knows his stuff and I'm glad he represented my child. With me being such an over anxious parent, he reassured me everything would be okay. On top of supporting us, one of which was very last minute, which I am extremely grateful for, with positive results. Thank you again Mr Ullah for your support.”
    A client review matching your search · about Mohammed Ullah
    • Excellent service
    • Professional team
    • Supportive staff
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    • Criminal LitigationThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    71

    Moeen & Co. Solicitors Limited

    5.0 211 Reviews

    13 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 3 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (7)

    72

    Foster & Coleman Limited

    5.0 68 Reviews

    48 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 4 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (20)Assault (11)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (11)

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    Spartans Law Limited

    4.9 66 Reviews

    22 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    Reviewed for Assault (6)Criminal defence - All (6)Murder and Manslaughter (3)

    77

    Rustem Guardian Solicitors

    5.0 171 Reviews

    67 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 11 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (32)

    78

    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)

    79

    Powell Spencer & Partners

    4.8 201 Reviews

    19 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 5 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (12)

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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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    How are these solicitors ranked?

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

    We have ranked 885 law firms for Crime/ Criminal Defence in London, listed in order on this page.

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