Help with criminal investigations and court hearings
We provide specialist legal advice and representation on a range of criminal offences, offering assistance from the start of a criminal investigation at the police station all the way through to any court hearings that may follow. We can see you at a police station if an arrest has been made or where a voluntary interview under caution has been arranged.
If matters proceed to a hearing, then we can represent you in all the criminal courts; including the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, Youth Court and the Court of Appeal and the Administrative Court.
A bespoke, privately funded criminal defence service
Because we do not undertake legal aid work for criminal law, all our criminal defence work is undertaken on a privately funded basis, where our services can be tailored to suit your individual needs and budget. This enables us to focus on the key legal and evidential issues that are central to your case. And crucially, it means we can dedicate the appropriate resources to securing the best possible outcome for you without being limited by public funding restrictions.
Most people agree that when it comes to criminal law, particularly offences that can result in a prison sentence or professional or reputational damage, it is worth paying for specialist legal advice. We are always happy to have an initial chat free of charge and review the options available to you.
Our extensive criminal defence experience
We have been representing clients facing criminal prosecutions for two decades and have therefore built up a wealth of experience across a range of criminal offences. We regularly deal with cases involving drugs and alcohol, drink driving, violence, driving offences including ‘exceptional hardship’ and ‘totting up’ disqualification arguments, public order matters, changes to bail conditions, domestic violence, sexual offences, and regulatory issues. We also handle applications to discharge Sexual Harm Prevention Orders.
We are entirely independent, but enjoy a constructive working relationship with local police, courts and prosecutors, which often enables us to achieve a desired outcome.
Legal costs
Our criminal defence work is all privately funded. We do not undertake legal aid.
We will provide you with a clear and detailed estimate of the likely legal costs before we commence working for you.
We are always happy to work to a specified budget and can tailor what we do to your specific requirements.
We have produced a range of cost estimates in relation to some common driving offences, details of which can be found here.
Recognised experts in criminal law
We enjoy a well-earned reputation for offering quality legal advice and representation in this specialist field. Team leader Jen Law has appeared on BBC Radio Devon to explain the law relating to public order offences following a call for MPs to be given greater protection from harassment and abuse.
