Best Crime/ Criminal Defence Solicitors in The Square Mile

Compare the best criminal defence solicitors and lawyers in The Square Mile, ranked by verified client reviews: 281 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.

5.0 654 Reviews

589 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 21 top marks for expertise this year

Reviewed for Legal aid (370)Criminal defence - All (197)Assault (15)

5.0 525 Reviews

230 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 41 satisfied clients this year

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (206)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (5)Assault (4)

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)

5.0 51 Reviews

34 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 16 satisfied clients this year

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (21)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (3)

4.8 1,385 Reviews

24 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 12 reviews this year

Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (8)

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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 The Square Mile?

We have ranked 281 law firms for Crime/ Criminal Defence in The Square Mile, listed in order on this page.

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