Our Legal Services

Criminal Defence

Criminal Defence

As specialist criminal defence solicitors we have the experience required to get the best outcome for your case. With a built and trusted reputation in the region, we are the firm of choice for your needs.

Motoring Offences

If you have been charged with a motoring offence we are here to help you. We have over 20 years experience in handling all motoring offences from trials, special reasons/hardship applications to avoid disqualification to reopening cases if convicted in absence. With our experience we can handle a variety of matters.

Legal Aid

You are entitled to free legal counsel if you are arrested and interviewed at a Police Station. Find out more about your eligibility for Legal Aid and how we can help you.

Fully Regulated & Qualified Solicitors

JD Solicitors are a fully (SRA) regulated law firm with a team of highly qualified and specialist solicitors. Our solicitors recognise that being investigated or charged with a serious criminal offence is a daunting prospect.

Many of our clients have not had any previous dealings with the police or the courts and find the experience overwhelming and unsettling. We will guide you through this difficult process, providing specialist advice and reassurance from the first phone call through to the conclusion of the case.

You can rest assured that our solicitors will work in your best interest to get you the best possible outcome for your case.

Funding Options Available

Here at JD Solicitors we work with clients through private fees with a clear matter fee as outlined below. We also work with clients on a legal aid basis and through court appointment for cross examination purposes. Our matter fee structure is as follows;

  • First appearance at Magistrates’ Court £400-£600 +VAT
  • Sentencing Hearing at Magistrates’ Court £400 – £600 + VAT
  • Trial at Magistrates’ Court £800 – £1200 + VAT
  • Exceptional Hardship Hearings £600 – £900 + VAT
  • Special Reasons Hearings £600 – £900 + VAT

*Fees listed are subject to location and length of time case listed for i.e. morning or all day.

For more information on our range of funding options, please take a look at our funding options page.

Legal Aid Agency

Criminal Defence Specialists

JD Solicitors is a leading criminal defence firm. Our expert criminal defence lawyers have extensive experience of successfully defending clients accused of any/all criminal offences.

Our criminal defence solicitors act for clients throughout England and Wales and we pride ourselves on achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. For immediate advice from a member of our specialist team, please call 01902 632 123 or click the button below to get in touch.

We recognise that it is essential to seek expert legal advice at the earliest possible opportunity, we operate a 24 hour call out service for those detained in police custody ensuring that we can respond to your needs without delay –  If you require emergency assistance outside the normal working hours please call 07971 194042.

Get In Touch

For immediate legal advice please fill out the form below and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your case.

What our clients have to say;

Great solicitors , highly recommended, I would definitely use these should I require there services in the future , professional , polite and reliable
Zoe Holdsworth
Zoe Holdsworth
2020-10-30
I bust case, the feds were steech me up and these sols kept me out. Respect fam.
Marcus Robinson
Marcus Robinson
2020-10-04
Fantastic service and advice given
James Abraham
James Abraham
2020-01-23
From my personal experience, i have had a lot of solicitors in my lifetime as i am no angel! I can honestly say they have beaten my expectations and more, i cannot praise them enough, they have done good for me. Spot on!
Conrad McCoy
Conrad McCoy
2019-11-30
I can only say my personal experience has been super. They have been friendly professional solicitors who reassured me every step of the way on my case and this achieved the desired outcome. I cannot fault them and i cannot speak for others.
Allen Harris
Allen Harris
2019-11-16
Excellent service! They gave me accurate and consistent advice definitely recommend.
Michael Ainsworth
Michael Ainsworth
2019-08-05