Criminal Defence Solicitors in Derby
18 firms with offices in Derby. 8 hold a criminal legal aid contract. Free to use. No referral fees. Listings come from the SRA register and the Legal Aid Agency directory.
At the police station now? You are entitled to free legal advice regardless of income. Ask the custody officer for the duty solicitor, or name one of the firms below. Do not answer questions in interview until your solicitor arrives. Know your rights.
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Firms in Derby
18 shown
Bhatia Best LTD
Legal Aid Provider
Derby
View Profile Cartwright King Solicitors LTD
Legal Aid Provider
Derby
View Profile Elliot Mather LLP
Legal Aid Provider
Derby
View Profile Grange Law LTD
Legal Aid Provider
Derby, Derbyshire
View Profile Skr Legal Solicitors
Legal Aid Provider
Derby
View Profile Smith Partnership
Legal Aid Provider
Derby + more2 offices
View Offices The Johnson Partnership
Legal Aid Provider
Derby
View Profile Vhs Fletchers
Legal Aid Provider
Derby, Derbyshire
View Profile CJH Solicitors
Legal Aid Provider
Derby, Derbyshire
View Profile CLARKE TINKLER LLP
Solicitor
Derby, DERBYSHIRE
View Profile DORIANS SOLICITORS LIMITED
Solicitor
DERBY, DERBYSHIRE
View Profile EDDOWES WALDRON
Solicitor
Derby, Derbyshire
View Profile Grange Law Limited
Solicitor
Derby
View Profile M.A Solicitors
Solicitor
Derby
View Profile Nightingale Solicitors Limited
Solicitor
Derby
View Profile SKR LEGAL LIMITED
Solicitor
Derby
View Profile SMITHS (SOLICITORS) LLP
Solicitor
DERBY, DERBYSHIRE
View Profile STEPHEN OLDHAM SOLICITORS
Solicitor
Derby
View Profile Getting a criminal solicitor in Derby
- Police station advice
- Always free, for anyone, at any time. Funded by the Legal Aid Agency. You can ask for a specific firm by name.
- Magistrates' Court
- Legal aid depends on the seriousness of the case and your income. The firm will complete the means test with you. Many first hearings are covered by the duty solicitor scheme.
- Crown Court
- Legal aid is usually granted for Crown Court cases but you may be asked to contribute from income or capital. Instruct a firm as early as possible so they can prepare for the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing.
- Paying privately
- Ask for a written estimate and whether a fixed fee is available. If you are acquitted you may be able to recover some costs at legal aid rates.
- Choosing a firm
- Check the firm's SRA record and whether it holds a legal aid contract (marked above). Ask who will actually attend court with you.
- Changing solicitor
- You can change firm, but on legal aid you need the court's permission once a representation order is in place. Do it early.
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