Leicester · Criminal defence

Criminal defence solicitors in Leicester

18 of the 75 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Leicester list criminal defence work, and 14 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 Leicester

Criminal defence firms in Leicester

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DODDS SOLICITORS LLP

LEICESTER SRA no. 563422

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Children and social services · Civil disputes +5 more

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APEX LAWYERS LTD

Leicester SRA no. 625634

  • Legal aid contract
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Criminal defence · Asylum and human rights · Immigration and visas +1 more

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KLARKS LAW LTD

LEICESTER SRA no. 627162

  • Legal aid contract
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Criminal defence · Civil liberties and public bodies · Motoring offences +1 more

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LOUIS KENNEDY SOLICITORS LTD

LEICESTER SRA no. 670132

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Criminal defence · Business crime and investigations · Company and commercial +9 more

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Johnson Astills Limited

Leicester SRA no. 819141

  • Legal aid contract

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

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Local help

Getting criminal defence help in Leicester

Leicester County Court and Family Court are on Wellington Street, with the Crown Court close by. The regional Employment Tribunal covers Leicestershire from the city.

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What criminal defence solicitors in Leicester help with

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

Criminal defence solicitors in Leicester: common questions

How many criminal defence solicitors are there in Leicester?

18 of the 75 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Leicester list criminal defence work, from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register and the firms' own websites.

Can I get legal aid for criminal defence in Leicester?

14 firms in Leicester 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 Leicester?

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 Leicester?

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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