Exeter · Criminal defence

Criminal defence solicitors in Exeter

6 of the 32 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Exeter list criminal defence work, and 4 hold a Legal Aid Agency contract for it. Describe your problem and we will match you with the ones that handle it.

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Criminal defence firms in Exeter

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Exeter SRA no. 509976

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Getting criminal defence help in Exeter

County court, family and Crown Court business is handled at the Exeter Combined Court Centre on Southernhay Gardens. Exeter is also a regional centre for the Business and Property Courts.

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What criminal defence solicitors in Exeter help with

  • Police station and interviews
  • Court defence
  • Serious and specialist crime
  • Appeals and criminal records
Questions

Criminal defence solicitors in Exeter: common questions

How many criminal defence solicitors are there in Exeter?

6 of the 32 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Exeter list criminal defence work, from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register and the firms' own websites.

Can I get legal aid for criminal defence in Exeter?

4 firms in Exeter hold a Legal Aid Agency contract for this work. Legal aid is means tested and not every type of case qualifies, so the firm will check whether you are eligible.

Do I need a solicitor based in Exeter?

Not always. Much of this work can be done by phone, email and video. A local firm helps if you want to meet in person or your case is likely to go to a court nearby.

How do I choose between criminal defence solicitors in Exeter?

Describe your problem in the box on this page. We work out exactly what kind of case it is and match you with firms that handle it, with a guide to the likely cost. It is free and there is no obligation.

Firm data from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register, last checked 14 October 2026. Areas of work come from the register and firms' own websites. Super Solicitor is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.