When everything is on the line, defend with conviction.

Expert Specialist in Criminal Defence: Murder & Manslaughter Offences, Serious & Violent Offences, Drug Offences, Fireams & weapons offences, rovvery & armed offences, sexual offences

25+
Years defending the accused
5,000+
Cases handled nationwide
24/7
Police station attendance

When everything is on the line, defend with conviction.

Specialist in Criminal Defence: Murder & Manslaughter Offences, Serious & Violent Crime Offences, Drug Dealing Offences, Firearms & weapons offences, robbery & armed offences, sexual offences

25+
Years defending the accused
100+
Cases handled nationwide
24/7
Police station attendance

A criminal defence practice built for the most serious charges.

Specialists across the full spectrum of criminal law instructed by individuals when the stakes could not be higher.

Murder & Manslaughter Offences
Homicide, attempted murder and manslaughter. Defended by senior higher court advocates.
Violent Crime Defence
GBH, ABH, wounding with intent, violent disorder and assault. We defend with forensic attention to the evidence.
Drug Offences
Possession, supply, production, importation and county lines conspiracy prosecutions.
Firearm & Weapons Offences
Possession, supply and importation of firearms and offensive weapons.
Robbery & Armed Offences
Robbery, aggravated burglary and armed-offence allegations.
Sexual Offences
Discreet, confidential and uncompromising defence of the most sensitive allegations.
Fraud & Financial Crime Defence
Complex fraud, money laundering, POCA and confiscation proceedings.
Motoring & Road Offences
Dangerous driving, totting-up bans and serious driving offences.
Public Order Offences
Affray, violent disorder, riot and protest-related charges.

Facing a Criminal Charge?

Our criminal defence team secures acquittals, reduced penalties and guides you from police interview to court.

Facing a charge is frightening.
Facing it alone is a mistake.

Our defence team secures acquittals, reduced charges and reduced sentences guiding you calmly and strategically from the police interview through to court.

Senior solicitors on every case. You are never passed to the most junior person in the room.
Higher court advocacy in-house. The same team that builds your case stands up in court.
Available the moment you need us. 24/7 attendance at any police station, nationwide.
Legal Aid & transparent fees. We will tell you honestly how your defence can be funded.

A clear path from arrest to outcome.

01
Police Station
We attend your interview under caution free under the Legal Aid scheme and protect your rights from minute one.
02
Case Building
We scrutinise the evidence, instruct experts and identify every weakness in the prosecution case.
03
Court Representation
Magistrates' or Crown Court our advocates present your defence with authority and precision.
04
The Outcome
Acquittal, withdrawn charges or the best possible result and clear advice on any next steps.

Trusted at the most difficult moments.

Very professional and well organised. This firm has a long standing reputation for its great amount of successful cases won at court and the extraordinary customer service provided at all stages.
Rizwan Jalil
What I appreciated most was how approachable and responsive they were no chasing, no confusion, just clear advice and genuine care. It never felt like I was “just another case.
Azhar Farooq
I would love to express my gratitude towards Ash Ahmed and the solicitor that worked with us to achieve the great results we had at the end.
Nargis Begum
In court, he was excellent. He spoke with clarity and authority, challenged the prosecution effectively, and presented the case in a way that was both measured and persuasive.
Sherry Pervez
It's the first time I used ASL and i had an excellent experience from start to finish. The firm were very professional and approachable. They guided me through the whole process with a great result at the end.
Shaqeel Ahmed
A dedicated professional team. Who tailors their service to meet the specific needs of the client. They take client problem serious and endeavour to keep them satisfied.
Basil Chambers

Trusted at the most difficult moments.

Every hour counts in a criminal case. Speak to a defence solicitor now confidential, no obligation, and available around the clock.