CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITORS · ENGLAND
When it matters,
know where
you stand.
Clear advice. A considered defence. Support from the first police interview through to court.
A clear way forward.
START WHERE YOU ARE
What do you need
help with today?
You don’t need to know the legal terminology.
Start with the situation you’re facing.
I’ve been arrested,
or someone I know has.
Understand your right to legal advice and how a solicitor can help.
Police station advice 02 / BEFORE AN INTERVIEWI’ve been asked to
attend an interview.
Get advice about a voluntary interview and prepare for what happens next.
Voluntary interviews 03 / FACING PROCEEDINGSI’ve been charged,
or have a court date.
Make sense of the process and discuss the representation you need.
Court representationOUR EXPERTISE
A defence built around
your circumstances.
Assault & violent offences
Advice on allegations of violence, from common assault to serious offences.
Drug offences
Representation for possession, supply, production and conspiracy allegations.
Sexual offences
Sensitive, considered advice during investigations and court proceedings.
Theft, burglary & robbery
Support with allegations involving property, dishonesty and force.
Fraud & financial crime
Careful preparation for financial investigations and complex allegations.
Motoring offences
Advice when a driving allegation puts your licence or livelihood at risk.
POCA & money laundering
Advice on confiscation, restraint, asset recovery and money laundering.
Extradition
Representation when another country seeks your return for proceedings.
THE ALDERMARK APPROACH
Calm advice.
Careful preparation.
At every stage.
A criminal allegation brings uncertainty.
Our role is to help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
First, we listen.
We start with your circumstances, the stage of your case and what matters most to you.
Then, we explain.
Clear information about the process, possible next steps and the funding options available.
We prepare your defence.
Once instructed, the team reviews the evidence and plans the work your case requires.
UNDERSTANDING THE COST
Let’s make funding clear.
Legal aid may be available for eligible cases. Privately funded representation can also be discussed. A free initial discussion helps establish your requirements.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Start with
some clarity.
No jargon. Just a useful first step.
Can I get advice before I am charged?
Is the initial discussion free?
Will legal aid cover my case?
Can I enquire for a family member?
Can I send an enquiry through this website now?
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s talk about
what happens next.
A free initial discussion to understand your requirements
and explain how the team may be able to help.
Submitting an enquiry does not mean the firm has accepted instructions.