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Serious criminal cases cover major offences such as murder, rape, serious violence, robbery and significant drug trafficking. A solicitor practising in this area investigates the facts, reviews evidence, and advises on bail, disclosure and charging decisions. They draft and file statements, prepare mitigation and disclosure applications, brief interpreters where needed, and coordinate with police, the Crown Prosecution Service and defence advocates. They represent clients at initial hearings, negotiate pleas where appropriate, and prepare for complex trials in the Crown Court.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

This work involves navigating complex evidence, disclosure regimes, and multi-stage court procedures. The solicitor handles pre-trial applications, instructs counsel, and manages liaise with police, CPS, and witnesses. They assess risk, deadlines, and potential outcomes while ensuring regulatory standards, professional conduct, and client confidentiality are upheld throughout a high-stakes process.

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Madeleine Corr

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Dear Madeleine, I want to sincerely thank you for all your support throughout this emotionally challenging journey. Your kindness, understanding, and steady guidance have meant more to me than I can express, and I will always be deeply grateful. Thank you so much for calming me down during our initial phone call(thank you so much to the receptionist who promptly connected the line to Madeleine to reassure me) and for being so patient with me. In a time when everything felt overwhelming, your calm presence made a real difference. It’s so easy to feel like just another client in situations like this—but you never made me feel that way. You made me feel seen, heard, and never alone in this journey. Finding myself in trouble for using something I shouldn’t have was incredibly difficult. After being turned down by two solicitors and told I would face criminal charges, I was filled with fear and uncertainty. But your support helped me stay grounded. Thanks to you, I now feel a sense of peace and can genuinely look forward to the next chapter. You’re truly amazing at what you do—changing lives for the better and giving people the chance to do better. I hope that in my own career, I’m able to make even a fraction of the impact you have. Wishing you all the very best in everything ahead. With heartfelt thanks, R

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Martin Crawford-Brown

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Martin was exceptionally quick to establish what was the best immediate course of action for me. What was most appreciated was his advice for how to prepare for various outcomes, some I had not even considered.

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Luke Cheshire

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I cannot thank Luke Cheshire enough for the support and effort he has gone to, to help me in a very difficult time he has gone above and beyond. He has been amazing throughout my court proceedings and always been one step ahead and very professional. His communication empathy has got me through a tough 8 months, he has been at the end of the phone whenever needed with endless advice and support. I was very scared, anxious, unsupported at the start at my proceedings by the end I was a different person, the help he has given me has been life changing and i will be forever grateful. High recommended solictor, one of the best in the business. Thank you Luke!

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David Swainston

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First time using this firm,I had David swainston come to the police station, very professional and competent he made the process very quick I was released on bail 6 hours after being arrested! And today I was informed that the charges had been dropped and there would be no further action being taken against me! Result! Will use again...Thanks

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