We provide privately funded criminal defence representation and advice for individuals who are faced with criminal allegations, investigations, charges and prosecutions of a wide range of general criminal offences.

These may be cases not only brought by the police, but by any other prosecuting bodies, such as local government, HMRC, Border Force, Environment Agency, Health & Safety Executive etc.

Please note: we do not offer legal aid services.

Our Private Criminal Defence expertise

  • Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings
  • Criminal investigations and prosecutions
  • Police proceedings
  • Proceedings by other prosecuting bodies
  • Road traffic offences
  • Serious and general crime
  • Financial crime
  • Drug offences
  • Sexual offences
  • Offences against the person/violent crime.

Whether you have been asked to attend the police station for an interview, if you have been arrested, bailed or charged with a criminal offence and/or require defence representation in the Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court, our solicitors can assist at all stages of the criminal proceedings. We routinely defend clients on a diverse range of general criminal offences.

Our Regulatory & Crime team work with experienced criminal barristers to bring together the most efficient and professional legal expertise to ensure impeccable representation at court.

If you require legal assistance at any stage of the criminal proceedings, our solicitors are equipped to provide professional advice, guidance and defence representation.

Contact our Regulatory & Crime department in East Anglia

For queries relating to advice and representation, get in touch with your local Ashtons Legal team in CambridgeBury St EdmundsIpswich or Norwich.

To set up an initial consultation:

Please note: we do not offer legal aid services.


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