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.

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    JMW Solicitors

    Featured
    4.5 3,417 Reviews

    6 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    What Crime/ Criminal Defence clients highlight

    • Responsive communication
    • Professional service
    • Supportive team
    • Efficient process

    4.5 from 3,417 client reviews

    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationClinical NegligenceThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
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    Paul Robinson Solicitors Llp

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    4.7 1,158 Reviews

    13 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)

    Michelle Breindel Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Michelle Breindel Partner- Head of Crime and Motoring 5.0 from 1 client review
    Emma Grewock Works with Emma Grewock
    “Michelle Breindel defended me when I was in big trouble. Michelle was efficient , knowledgable and courteous. I was facing a adjournment to crown court and even an immediate prison sentence. But I only received a suspended sentence and the matter was dealt with that day. I would recommend Michelle to anybody who finds theirselves in trouble with the criminal justice system . Thanks Jason Roberts ”
    A client review matching your search · about Michelle Breindel
    • Excellent service
    • Very professional
    • Great communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    23

    Tml Solicitors Limited

    4.8 473 Reviews

    11 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (6)

    27

    Irwin Mitchell LLP

    4.7 13,771 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

    28

    Mckenzies

    4.6 71 Reviews

    49 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 5 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (42)Professional Conduct (4)

    30

    HCR Law

    4.6 770 Reviews

    2 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    31

    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

    4.7 798 Reviews

    1 Crime/ Criminal Defence review 1 review this year

    34

    Stone King LLP

    4.3 141 Reviews

    5 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 4 reviews this year

    36

    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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    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.”
    A client review matching your search · about Anna Matelska
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietyCriminal Defence ServiceLexcel
    Free initial advice
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    Leigh Day

    4.6 2,489 Reviews

    2 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews

    39

    Vyman Solicitors Limited

    4.8 318 Reviews

    4 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)

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    Lex Vindico Group Ltd

    5.0 16 Reviews

    11 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 6 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (3)

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