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Three ways your case can be funded
How criminal defence is paid for.
Most criminal cases are funded by one of three routes. We'll tell you which applies to you before any work begins.
Our Offices
Birmingham Office (HQ)
35 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Walsall Office
Townend House, Walsall, WS1 1NS
London Office
140-146 Camden Street, London, NW1 9PF
Manchester Office
82 King Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4WQ
35 Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF
Walsall Office
Townend House, Walsall, WS1 1NS
London Office
140-146 Camden Street, London, NW1 9PF
Manchester Office
82 King Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M2 4WQ
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Police Station Representation
Advice and representation in the police station including our 24/7 attendance at your interview under caution is free to everyone, regardless of income or the offence.
Free
Always · No means test
Criminal Legal Aid
For most cases in the Magistrates' and Crown Court you may be entitled to Legal Aid, subject to a means and merits test. We check your eligibility and complete the application for you at no cost.
Means tested
We apply for you
Private Representation
Where Legal Aid isn't available or you'd prefer to instruct us privately for the fullest possible service we offer clear, agreed fixed fees with no hidden surprises.
Fixed fee
Agreed in advance
Facing a Criminal Charge?
Our criminal defence team secures acquittals, reduced penalties and guides you from police interview to court.
Funding & fees
Clear, honest answers on how your defence is funded.
Cost should never stop you getting the right defence. We'll explain your options plainly from the very first call.
Police station
Free under Legal Aid
Advice and representation at the police station is free of charge to everyone, regardless of income including our 24/7 attendance at your interview.
Court proceedings
Criminal Legal Aid
For most Magistrates' and Crown Court cases you may qualify for Legal Aid, subject to a means and merits test. We'll check your eligibility and handle the application for you.
Private representation
Transparent fixed fees
Where Legal Aid isn't available or you'd prefer to instruct us privately we offer clear, agreed fees with no hidden surprises.
At a glance
What's covered, and when.
Stage of your case
Typical funding
What it covers
Police Station
Free for all
Advice before and during interview, 24/7 attendance, protection of your rights in custody.
Magistrates' Court
Legal Aid or fixed fee
Bail applications, case preparation, summary trials and sentencing hearings.
Crown Court
Legal Aid (contribution possible) or private
Full trial preparation, expert instruction and in-house higher-court advocacy.
Appeals & POCA
Legal Aid or private
Appeals against conviction or sentence, and confiscation/proceeds of crime proceedings.
Common questions
Answers when you need them most.
Specialist criminal defence solicitors and higher-court advocates. Serious and complex crime, defended nationwide — 24 hours a day.
Specialist criminal defence solicitors and higher-court advocates. Serious and complex crime, defended nationwide.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
24 hours a day, 7 days a week