Neil Brooker has been practising as a criminal defence solicitor and Duty Solicitor for 20 years. He works at Bristol office in the Private Client Department and represents clients all over the Southwest.

Neil represents clients at the police station and Magistrates Court, covering all aspects of criminal law from basic to serious assaults, murder, theft, burglary, drug offences and sexual offences. He often takes instructions from clients following their arrest and interview under caution. Clients will instruct him on a private basis, when Legal Aid is not available, and he takes a proactive approach when communicating with the police. He is skilled at drafting written representations to the police and the CPS in order that potential prosecutions against his clients are discontinued before they get to court.

He is an extremely confident and skilled advocate. He takes pride in thoroughly preparing his cases and enjoys making effective legal arguments. He regularly represents his clients at court and has successfully defends them at trial.

In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Neil Brooker charges Level B hourly rates.