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Criminal Defence Solicitor in Derby

Clear-headed criminal defence in Derby — from police interview to court, when it matters most.

What we help with

Police station representation, magistrates' and Crown Court defence, motoring offences and appeals. Below is a working list — your situation may fit one or more. If you're not sure, ask. Initial conversations are confidential and rarely take more than a few minutes to clarify whether we're the right fit.

  • Representation in police interviews (voluntary attendance or under arrest)
  • Magistrates' Court and Crown Court defence
  • Motoring offences — speeding, drink and drug driving, totting-up bans
  • Bail applications and pre-charge advice
  • Appeals against conviction or sentence
  • Advice on cautions, charges and case strategy

What's typically included

  • Plain-English initial review
  • Written summary of your position
  • Document drafting, correspondence and submissions
  • Regular progress updates by phone/email
  • Sign-off, completion or final order as required

    What's not included (usually)

  • Court fees and disbursements (charged at cost)
  • Counsel's fees if a barrister is needed
  • Translation or expert reports
  • Work outside the agreed scope (re-quoted in writing first)

How the process usually runs

  1. Step 1. Urgent contact and case review — the allegation and the evidence
  2. Step 2. Advice on plea, strategy and likely outcomes in plain English
  3. Step 3. Preparation, disclosure review and representation at interview or court
  4. Step 4. Post-hearing advice, including appeal options where appropriate
Time-sensitive? If you have been arrested or asked to attend a police interview, take advice before you say anything. Call us directly.

Indicative fees

Fees for crime matters are quoted after an initial review. Initial advice. Police station and court representation quoted per matter; privately funded. You'll always get a written quote before any work starts.

Where the scope is genuinely unpredictable (contested disputes, complex cases, multi-party negotiations) we'll quote an hourly rate or capped estimate and stick to it.

Common questions

Can you represent me at the police station?
Yes. We can attend police interviews with you, whether you have been arrested or asked to attend voluntarily. Take advice before being interviewed — what you say can shape the entire case.
Do you handle motoring offences?
Yes — speeding, drink and drug driving, careless driving and totting-up disqualifications, including exceptional-hardship arguments to keep your licence.
Will my case go to the Crown Court?
It depends on the offence and your plea. We will explain whether your matter stays in the Magistrates' Court or goes to the Crown Court, and what each route means for you.
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Where we work

Derby base. East Midlands reach.

Most matters are handled by phone, video and email, so where you live in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire rarely changes the work. In-person appointments are available by arrangement.

Derby

Central — home base

Nottingham

20 minutes east

Burton-on-Trent

Staffordshire border

Chesterfield

North Derbyshire

Mansfield

Nottinghamshire

Loughborough

Leicestershire

Leicester

South — 35 minutes

Ashbourne

Derbyshire Dales

Ripley

Amber Valley

Belper

Amber Valley

Long Eaton

Erewash

Ilkeston

Erewash

Not listed? We routinely act for clients across the whole of Derbyshire and the wider East Midlands. Ask if we can help.

Need straight answers from a real solicitor?

Tell us briefly what's going on and we'll come back to you within a working day — usually sooner.

Book a consultation → Call 07359 100963