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Criminal defence solicitors in Leeds

27 of the 145 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Leeds list criminal defence work, and 17 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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Firms in Leeds

Criminal defence firms in Leeds

20 of 27 firms, with those that have verified their listing first. The search box narrows them to the ones that fit your problem.

SUGARE & CO

LEEDS SRA no. 56043

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Children and social services · Domestic abuse and protection +4 more

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COUSINS TYRER

LEEDS SRA no. 76235

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Civil liberties and public bodies · Motoring offences

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HAYMANS SOLICITORS LIMITED

Leeds SRA no. 628233

  • Legal aid contract
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Criminal defence · Clinical negligence · Commercial disputes +6 more

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CLARION ADVOCATES

LEEDS SRA no. 542045

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Business crime and investigations · Civil liberties and public bodies +1 more

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Harewood Law ltd

Leeds SRA no. 569596

  • Legal aid contract
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Criminal defence · Inquests and fatal accidents · Motoring offences +1 more

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HENRY HYAMS

LEEDS SRA no. 51679

  • Legal aid contract
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Criminal defence · Asylum and human rights · Business crime and investigations +13 more

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JOHN DELANEY & CO

Leeds SRA no. 49804

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Children and social services · Domestic abuse and protection +2 more

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DAVID AKE & CO

LEEDS SRA no. 76234

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Mental health and capacity · Motoring offences

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Henry Hyams

Leeds SRA no. 646485

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Criminal defence · Boundary and neighbour disputes · Children and social services +12 more

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Legal Studio

LEEDS SRA no. 598793

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Criminal defence · Boundary and neighbour disputes · Business crime and investigations +18 more

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Local help

Getting criminal defence help in Leeds

The Leeds Combined Court Centre on Oxford Row holds the county court, the family court and the Crown Court under one roof. Leeds is also one of the regional High Court centres for the Business and Property Courts, so a commercial dispute that once had to go to London can now be heard here.

Legal aid data from the Legal Aid Agency, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What criminal defence solicitors in Leeds help with

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

Criminal defence solicitors in Leeds: common questions

How many criminal defence solicitors are there in Leeds?

27 of the 145 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Leeds list criminal defence work, from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register and the firms' own websites.

Can I get legal aid for criminal defence in Leeds?

17 firms in Leeds 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 Leeds?

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 Leeds?

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.

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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.