Criminal Defence Solicitors in Peterborough
13 firms with offices in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. 4 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 Peterborough
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Bd Solicitors
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough
View Profile Credence Law LTD
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
View Profile Devas Keogh James Solicitors LTD
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough
View Profile Mlc Legal Services LTD T/A Mc Solicitors
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
View Profile Andersons Legal Services Ltd
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
View Profile B D SOLICITORS LIMITED
Solicitor
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
View Profile HUNT & COOMBS LLP
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough
View Profile JEREMY ROBERTS & CO
Legal Aid Provider
PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
View Profile M.Y. SOLICITORS
Solicitor
Peterborough
View Profile MLC Legal Services Ltd
Solicitor
Peterborough
View Profile REHMANS SOLICITORS
Solicitor
Peterborough
View Profile RICHARD BROWN & CO
Legal Aid Provider
Peterborough
View Profile WALLER NEEDHAM & GREEN
Solicitor
PETERBOROUGH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE
View Profile Getting a criminal solicitor in Peterborough
- 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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