Facing a criminal investigation is often overwhelming. The consequences can extend far beyond the allegation itself, affecting your work, family life and reputation. We advise people accused of the full range of criminal offences across London, from harassment allegations and motoring matters to the most serious sexual and violent charges, and we understand the pressure that uncertainty and delay can create.
We are frequently instructed at the pre-charge stage of an investigation, including during re-interviews and ongoing police enquiries, where early, well-judged advice can be decisive. We provide clear, realistic guidance and a robust defence in both the London Magistrates’ Courts and the Crown Court, from first contact through to contested hearings and trials.
For immediate assistance, contact our London criminal defence solicitors on 0203 781 8400, email [email protected], or use our online contact form
Covering the full range of criminal offences in London
- Sexual offences (including rape, sexual assault, indecent images, sexual communication with a child)
- Driving offences (including drink driving, drug driving, dangerous and careless driving, Exceptional Hardship Applications)
- Violent offences (including assault, ABH, GBH, strangulation and murder)
- Harassment, stalking and malicious communication
- Controlling or Coercive Behaviour
- Fare evasion (all rail operators, including TfL, GTR and SWR)
- Drugs offences (PWITS Class A or B, conspiracy to supply, production or cultivation of cannabis, possession offences)
- Breach of Restraining Orders and Non-Molestation Orders
- Firearms and weapon offences
- Fraud and dishonesty offences
- Public order offences
- Burglary and property offences (including, criminal damage and arson)
Our London criminal defence solicitors are regularly instructed in serious and complex investigations, including sensitive sexual offence cases such as indecent images allegations as well as other high stakes criminal matters.
Our London Office
3rd Floor, 20 Farringdon Street
London
We can offer appointments either in person or virtually, depending on your preference, ensuring you receive expert criminal defence advice wherever you are based in London.
Criminal Defence in London - From Police Investigation to Court
We specialise in proactively defending people under investigation and have an outstanding track record of preventing charges. We review the full circumstances of a case and build clear, structured arguments that test the prosecution evidence, expose evidential weaknesses, and explain why charges should not be brought.
Our fixed-fee packages include:
- Attendance and representation at any police re-interview in London
- Review of your initial interview, with clear advice on next steps
- Consideration and assessment of potential defence evidence
- Preparation of written representations to the police, including challenges to evidential basis or requests for an out-of-court resolution, supported where relevant by mitigating factors such as mental health difficulties, OCD, or neurodiversity
- Direct liaison with the officer in charge, including updates on bail extensions
- Applications to vary or remove bail conditions where required
If the Metropolitan Police have contacted you to request a voluntary interview, we can provide representation at any police station in London. We regularly attend interviews across the city, including at stations such as Wembley Police Station, Charing Cross Police Station, Holborn Police Station and Brixton Police Station.
For more information, see our London Voluntary interview service page.
Our lawyers regularly represent clients at Magistrates’ Courts across London, including Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court, Thames Magistrates’ Court and Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court. We are experienced in dealing with the full range of criminal offences, from straightforward matters to complex and sensitive cases.
Early instruction allows us to obtain court papers well in advance of the hearing and to review the evidence carefully, ensuring thorough preparation for what lies ahead. This can significantly reduce the understandable anxiety of attending court and helps place you in the strongest possible position from the outset.
For more information – see our London Magistrates’ Court service page.
Whether your case is sent to the Crown Court for sentence or trial, we can represent you throughout the proceedings. We regularly act for clients at London Crown Courts including Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), Inner London Crown Court and Southwark Crown Court, as well as other major venues such as Woolwich and Snaresbrook.
We have strong working relationships with leading barristers’ chambers and we instruct advocates with the right experience for the issues in your case. We offer a genuine range of options – from in-house advocates and junior counsel through to the most respected King’s Counsel – so you can have the right level of representation for your case and budget.
You will deal directly with a dedicated defence solicitor who has day-to-day conduct of your case, keeps you updated as it develops, and is on hand to advise whenever issues arise. We carefully assess all viable defence strategies and legal arguments, and give straightforward, realistic advice about the strengths and limitations of your position at each stage.
If responsibility is accepted and the case proceeds to sentence, our focus shifts to preparing detailed mitigation and securing the lowest possible outcome.
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