Our Reading solicitors are based on Greyfriars Road, a short walk from Reading Crown Court and Reading Magistrates’ Court, serving clients across Reading, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley.
Reeds Reading is ranked Tier 1 by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners – the highest rankings available in either directory – and the firm was named Times Best Law Firm every year from 2023 to 2026. We operate from 22 offices across England and Wales.
0118 902 7130 | [email protected]
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Our Services
Criminal Defence – We represent individuals facing criminal charges at Reading Magistrates’ Court and Reading Crown Court, from the moment of police investigation through to trial and appeal. Our criminal defence team handles the full range of offences, including serious and complex crime. More about Criminal Defence Reading →
Motoring Law – We defend all road traffic offences across Berkshire and the Thames Valley, including drink driving, drug driving, speeding and cases where a driving ban would cause exceptional hardship. More about Motoring Law Reading →
Family Law – Our family team handles both private and public family law — including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements and care proceedings involving social services. More about Family Law →
Immigration Law – Our immigration solicitors advise on a full range of UK immigration matters for individuals and businesses. Whether you need help with a single application or ongoing compliance, we can assist you. More about immigration law →
White Collar & Financial Crime – We act for individuals and businesses facing serious financial crime allegations, including fraud, money laundering, and investigations by HMRC and the FCA. Where required, we can provide reputation management alongside legal representation. More about White Collar & Financial Crime →
Prison Law – We assist serving prisoners across a range of issues including parole hearings, licence recalls, re-categorisation and sentence planning. More about Prison Law →
Mental Health – We represent individuals detained under the Mental Health Act, including at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers’ Hearings. More about Mental Health →
Court of Protection – We act for vulnerable individuals and their families in health, welfare and deputyship matters before the Court of Protection. More about Court of Protection →
About Reading
Reading is one of the UK’s leading technology and financial services hubs, home to major employers along the M4 corridor and well connected to London by rail. The University of Reading and a large student population add to a varied and often complex client profile.
We regularly advise professionals, business owners, students and families across Reading, Berkshire and the wider Thames Valley on criminal defence, motoring law, family proceedings, financial crime and more.
Danielle C.6/05/2026
Constant updates and been kept in the loop with everything, really polite and friendly and very patient, not used to solicitors but things were explained to make things easier to understand.
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Andy W.6/05/2026
Could not fault this company at all from start to finish, my husband’s solicitor was amazing always kept myself and my husband informed on any new updates and always went above and beyond to help in any way she could. If i could give 10 stars i would! Honestly the best! And very highly recommended!
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Bil L.6/03/2026
Kate provided exceptional professionalism, support, and reassurance throughout. From the beginning, she handled everything with confidence, care, and excellent communication, always keeping me informed and making me feel supported.Her calm, compassionate, and knowledgeable approach gave me a great deal of reassurance during an emotionally challenging time, especially while also dealing with a personal family bereavement. I always felt that my case was being handled with genuine care and attention.I cannot thank Kate enough for all of her hard work and dedication, and I would highly recommend her and the firm to anyone seeking high-quality legal representation.
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Bil L.6/02/2026
Kate provided exceptional professionalism, support, and reassurance throughout. From the beginning, she handled everything with confidence, care, and excellent communication, always keeping me informed and making me feel supported.Her calm, compassionate, and knowledgeable approach gave me a great deal of reassurance during an emotionally challenging time, especially while also dealing with a personal family bereavement. I always felt that my case was being handled with genuine care and attention.I cannot thank Kate enough for all of her hard work and dedication, and I would highly recommend her and the firm to anyone seeking high-quality legal representation.
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Rob O.6/01/2026
Mr David Butcher of Reeds Solicitors attended Northamptonshire CJC to represent me at my voluntary police interview.At the pre-interview briefing, I shared the case details with David.Using his natural cordial demeanor he calmly & patiently listened & then offered insight & appropriate guidance / advice to prep me for the police interview.Throughout the recorded formalities, David provided valuable support to me at all times, the interviewing DS was reacting well to his professional etiquette.My thanks to David for underpinning my delivery of answers to complete the interview process.Post interview, David took the time to see if i was OK, he debriefed me & provided me with his business card in case I needed to contact him at Reeds Solicitors offices.
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Abdul5/22/2026
I honestly don’t usually leave reviews but this firm definitely won me over by how professional and exceptional the service was, I was with a previous firm and they wasn’t quite delivering the service I expected from them, so I moved over to reeds and I was appointed tasnim, who was by far the best and most productive solicitor I have come across, she delivered a an exceptional service and went out of her way to make sure I receive the best and fairest trial, and as a result of that I was given a considerably lower sentence than what the previous firm was indicating, I can’t express this enough, Tasnim you was a great solictor and I thank you for everything!
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Benjamin M.5/15/2026
Amazing law firm, maz was the biggest support and help during my whole ordeal. She was very professional, helpful and everything else I could ask for during the case. I would recommend this law firm to anyone dealing with anything legal. Thank you for all your help
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Anjela R.5/14/2026
Excellent service from Reeds Solicitors, especially Owais Qadri.
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Joanna R.5/14/2026
My husband and I were involved in an extremely serious car accident which was not my husband’s fault. Clare Galo dealt with the matter most professionally, achieving the desired result for us. She was efficient, approachable and, obviously, exceptionally good at her job. No negative comments at all just huge appreciation and Thank You.
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How to Find Us
- From the M4, at junction 11 take the A33 exit to Reading (C&S) / Basingstoke.
- At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Basingstoke Road.
- Continue to follow the Basingstoke Road (A33).
- At the end of the A33 keep to the right lane and merge into the A329.
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit on to Friar Street.
- Take the 1st left onto Greyfriars Road.
- Reeds Solicitors Reading Office is on your lefthand side, just before the Railway Tavern.
The closest train station is Reading Train Station. This is on the Great Western line. Note that this is a different train station to Reading West.
To find the office, please follow the directions below.
- From the Reading Train Station, exit the station through the main exit. (You will be on the same side of the station as The Three Guineas pub).
- Turn right, walking towards the taxi and drop off point.
- Continue walking straight down Station Hill.
- Just after the drop off area, you’ll see Greyfriars Road on your left. The Greyfriar pub is on the corner. Turn left down Greyfriars Road.
- Reeds Solicitors Reading office will be on your righthand side just after the Railway Tavern.