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Criminal defence solicitors in Manchester

50 of the 300 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Manchester list criminal defence work, and 18 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 Manchester

Criminal defence firms in Manchester

20 of 50 firms, with those that have verified their listing first. The search box narrows them to the ones that fit your problem.

DRAYCOTT BROWNE LIMITED

Manchester SRA no. 546100

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Civil liberties and public bodies · Motoring offences

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Tranters Solicitors

MANCHESTER SRA no. 405452

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Civil disputes · Motoring offences +1 more

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ABBEY SOLICITORS LIMITED

MANCHESTER SRA no. 567317

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Children and social services · Company and commercial +10 more

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Brunskill

MANCHESTER SRA no. 614905

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Business crime and investigations · Civil liberties and public bodies +2 more

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KRISTINA HARRISON SOLICITORS

Manchester SRA no. 61673

  • Legal aid contract
  • Lists this work on its website

Criminal defence · Business crime and investigations · Civil liberties and public bodies

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MALIK LEGAL SOLICITORS LTD

MANCHESTER SRA no. 521099

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Criminal defence · Civil disputes · Family and relationships +2 more

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Excel Solicitors & Advocates

MANCHESTER SRA no. 640801

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Criminal defence · Civil disputes · Family and relationships +2 more

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CLIFFORD JOHNSTON & CO

MANCHESTER SRA no. 45152

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Criminal defence · Business crime and investigations · Commercial property +8 more

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Local help

Getting criminal defence help in Manchester

Civil, family and appeal hearings for the region are held at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre on Bridge Street, one of the largest court buildings put up in Britain in recent decades. Crown Court cases are split between Crown Square and Minshull Street. The regional Employment Tribunal is in the city centre.

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What criminal defence solicitors in Manchester help with

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

Criminal defence solicitors in Manchester: common questions

How many criminal defence solicitors are there in Manchester?

50 of the 300 SRA-regulated firms with an office in Manchester list criminal defence work, from the Solicitors Regulation Authority register and the firms' own websites.

Can I get legal aid for criminal defence in Manchester?

18 firms in Manchester 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester?

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.