Cheshire justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Cheshire?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Cheshire Constabulary at https://cheshire.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Cheshire?

Chester Crown Court is the nearest, about 19.5 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Cheshire?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Cheshire?

Thorn Cross is the nearest prison (about 19.4 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Cheshire. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in North West, England & Wales Population: 1140k+

Nearest Police Force

Cheshire Constabulary

Primary Force

Headquarters: Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA

Cheshire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the English unitary authorities of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton (including Runcorn and Widnes) and Warrington.

Website:https://cheshire.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Chester Crown Court

19.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Warrington Crown Court

23.4 miles away

Crown Court

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Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court

33.3 miles away

Crown Court

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Mold Crown Court

35.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Liverpool Crown Court

35.9 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Eastern Cheshire Custody Facility Pochin Way, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0GY

11.4 mi

Northern Cheshire Custody Suite (Runcorn) Manor Farm Road, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1TD

19.3 mi

Cheshire Headquarters Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road, Winsford, CW7 2UA

3.7 mi

Winsford Police Station Collingham Way, Winsford, CW7 2WB

4.6 mi

Nearest Prison

Thorn Cross

19.4 miles away

HMP/YOI Thorn Cross, Arley Road, Appleton Thorn, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4RL

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Cheshire

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LEWIS RODGERS LIMITED

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningCriminal DefenceFamily+3

WINSFORD

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Moss Law LTD T/A Mosshaselhurst Solicitors

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Winsford

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Lewis Rodgers LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal DefenceFamily

Winsford

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Enigma Legal Limited

Solicitor

Employment

United Kingdom

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Loss Legal Services Ltd

Solicitor

DiscriminationPersonal Injury

Northwich

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FAMILY LEGAL

Solicitor

FamilyProbate and Estate AdministrationWills, Trusts and Tax Planning

Middlewich

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MOSS LAW LIMITED

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningProperty - CommercialEmployment+5

NORTHWICH

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Stonehewer Moss Limited

Solicitor

Personal InjuryCommercial / Corporate Work for Non-Listed Companies and OtherEmployment

Northwich

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About Cheshire

Cheshire is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area2,346 sq km
Population1,139,884
Police ForceCheshire Constabulary
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Cheshire?

Where is the nearest court in Cheshire?

How can I get legal aid in Cheshire?

How do I visit someone in prison near Cheshire?