Criminal Law

Finding yourself on the wrong side of the criminal law can be a traumatic experience. No matter how or when it happens, you will need expert help and advice.

At Atteys, we offer you unparalleled quality of advice about all areas of criminal law. With highly qualified solicitors, we have built strongly on the philosophy of “looking after the rights of the ordinary person". We also hold a Legal Services Commission contract and can advise you as to the availability of legal aid for your case.

We are referred criminal work from a number of criminal justice, medical and professional organisations, in addition to having a large client base of individuals.

The department covers Magistrates Court, Crown Court and High Court proceedings dealing with all motoring, criminal cases and appeals.

• Legal Aid defence work where available

• Road traffic offences

• Military law and attendance at court martials for service personnel

• Private client defence work

We provide a 24-hour attendance and advice service, which includes attendance on clients in custody at the police station.

In addition, a certain number of our solicitors have Higher Courts Rights of Audience and can represent clients in the Crown Courts and Court of Appeal.