Criminal Defence Solicitors

Whether you’re dealing with minor offences or serious charges, our private criminal defence solicitors offer comprehensive support tailored to your case. We are specialists in criminal law, with a large, experienced team. No matter the complexities of your situation, you are in safe hands with our criminal defence lawyers, known for their skills in providing strategic and supportive legal advice.

We are happy to take private and legally aided instructions and will also represent those who are eligible for public funding.

Our offices are conveniently located across Hampshire, including Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Lee-on-the-Solent and Havant as well as on the Isle of Wight in Ryde, Cowes, Newport and Freshwater.

Our criminal defence solicitors have a wealth of experience in dealing with the following cases:

• Driving offences
• Assault
• Fraud
• Sexual allegations
• Drug supply
• White collar crime
• Murder

As specialist criminal defence solicitors, we provide free-of-charge legal guidance and representation at police stations 24 hours a day. Where eligible, we also offer free advice and representation at interviews with other authorities, such as the Royal Navy, the local authority and the DWP.

If you are charged with a criminal offence, our defence lawyers will assess your eligibility for legal aid and arrange representation by one of our team at court. We will proactively seek information about the case against you and give you robust advice. This could include the strength of the evidence, the law as it applies to your case and what defences may be available to you.

For clients who do not qualify for legal aid, we offer competitively priced private representation. As professional defence lawyers, we believe in transparency, so you’ll know our fees upfront, ensuring there are no hidden costs.

Appointments are available in person at any of our offices or remotely via Teams or telephone – whichever is most convenient for you. Our offices are located in Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Waterlooville, and Lee-on-the-Solent as well as on the Isle of Wight in Ryde, Cowes, Newport, and Freshwater.

We also have extensive experience representing young people in the criminal justice system and advocating for victims of modern slavery. Our criminal defence law firm prides itself on offering compassionate legal support, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

For Crown Court cases, we work with top-tier experts, including our own experienced Higher Rights Advocates or independent barristers, and where necessary, Queen’s Counsel. These professionals have been carefully selected based on their excellence and expertise in criminal law.

Our dedicated team have experience representing services personnel who find themselves subject to investigation or Court Martial.

We provide legal advice on appeals, whether that be against conviction or sentence. Our criminal defence lawyers can also review cases when you are unhappy with a previous solicitor’s advice or the outcome.

To find out more about our legal services or to speak to one of our specialist criminal defence solicitors in Hampshire, please get in touch today. We will be happy to assist.

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