Criminal Offence Legal Advice From Farleys Solicitors
If you, or someone you’re close to has been accused of committing a crime, Farleys Solicitors’ expert criminal defence solicitors can help, and are available to assist 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
As one of the most experienced and long established crime teams in the UK, our combined experience and expertise means that we can provide comprehensive legal advice and guidance for all types of criminal matters, from initial arrest through to police station interviews and court proceedings.
Whatever the allegation, it is imperative that expert legal representation is obtained from a specialist criminal lawyer immediately.
Farleys criminal defence lawyers operate a 24 hour emergency criminal law service on 01254 606050.
Why choose us?
Our reputation as a top criminal defence law firm has allowed us to establish a close working relationship with a network of leading legal experts. These include forensic analysis scientists, medical experts, accident reconstruction experts and even accountants who can help us to ensure that your interests are properly protected and defended at all times.
We defend clients across the UK in a wide range of criminal law matters, please see the map below for a selection of our recent work
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Hereford: 52.055400, -2.715170
Worcester CC: 52.190698, -2.224215
Maidstone: 51.272178, 0.534691
Stafford CC: 52.848100, -2.176360
Harrow CC: 51.566670, -0.333330
Southampton CC: 50.941582, -1.472281
Nottingham CC: 52.974203, -1.164711
Southwark CC: 51.467160, -0.060600
Old Bailey: 51.515830, -0.101910
Blackfriars CC: 51.502428, -0.100116
Chester CC: 53.207393, -2.881343
Carlisle Cases: 54.889669, -2.934311
Newcastle CC: 54.987630, -1.633844
Colne - Murder Acquittal: 53.856800, -2.169120
Birmingham Cases: 52.481400, -1.899830
Preston Crown Court: 53.763934, -2.703710
Cases in London: 51.508500, -0.125740
Liverpool Crown Court: 53.410600, -2.977940
Burnley CC: 53.800000, -2.233330
Leeds Crown Court: 53.796200, -1.539850
Blackburn: 53.749700, -2.479750
Sheffield Cases: 53.383000, -1.465900
Manchester Crown Court: 53.479100, -2.244100
Bolton CC: 53.578700, -2.466970
Wood Green CC: 51.602200, -0.112568
Mold CC: 53.166700, -3.141430
Stoke on Trent: 53.018000, -2.164550
Bradford: 53.792856, -1.750259
Plymouth CC: 50.371300, -4.142570
Shrewsbury CC: 52.707900, -2.754010
Leicester CC: 52.636800, -1.131230
Lincoln CC: 53.233600, -0.539217
Barrow CC: 54.126500, -3.212340
Teeside CC (Middlesborough): 54.576000, -1.234400
Kingston Upon Thames: 51.409600, -0.306262
Derby CC: 52.921300, -1.476150
Dudley CC: 52.511500, -2.082010
Bristol CC: 51.453800, -2.597300
Northampton CC: 52.241300, -0.886896
Caernarfon CC: 53.139000, -4.269190
Hull CC: 53.744500, -0.332005
York CC: 53.958700, -1.061440
Swansea CC: 51.621100, -3.946780
Woolwich Crown Court: 51.482700, 0.062334
Cambridge Crown Court: 52.203000, 0.138251
Poole: 50.717900, -1.981520
Canterbury Crown Court: 51.280000, 1.080250
Norwich Crown Court: 52.628600, 1.292270
Coventry: 52.408200, -1.510480
Chelmsford CC: 51.734500, 0.472454
Swindon CC: 51.561400, -1.785690
What People Say About Us
"They are a fantastic team, always willing to go the extra mile for the client."
- Legal 500 2023
2022-10-13T16:18:17+01:00
- Legal 500 2023
"They are a fantastic team, always willing to go the extra mile for the client."
“I just can’t thank you enough. You have all been so brilliant. I could not have had better support personally and legally, I will never ever forget it”
Mr G
2017-08-31T15:57:55+01:00
Mr G
“I just can’t thank you enough. You have all been so brilliant. I could not have had better support personally and legally, I will never ever forget it”
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22355/
Laura Walmsley is ‘meticulous – she has a knack for detecting and unpicking flaws in the prosecution case and is the solicitor every defendant would want on their side’.
Legal 500 Guide 2017
2017-11-01T11:50:11+00:00
Legal 500 Guide 2017
Laura Walmsley is ‘meticulous – she has a knack for detecting and unpicking flaws in the prosecution case and is the solicitor every defendant would want on their side’.
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22696/
“The intrinsic warmth of Paul Schofield’s personality allied to his tremendous expertise.”
Solicitor Client
2017-08-31T15:58:39+01:00
Solicitor Client
“The intrinsic warmth of Paul Schofield’s personality allied to his tremendous expertise.”
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22356/
Paul is "superb and vastly experienced" and "leavesno stone unturned for his clients and is the master of patient strategy"
Legal 500 Guide 2017
2017-10-24T15:01:42+01:00
Legal 500 Guide 2017
Paul is "superb and vastly experienced" and "leaves no stone unturned for his clients and is the master of patient strategy"
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22599/
“Paul Schofield is absolutely first class, with a very good grasp of client care. Paul’s ability to put the client at ease is second to none. “
Legal 500
2017-08-31T15:54:48+01:00
Legal 500
“Paul Schofield is absolutely first class, with a very good grasp of client care. Paul’s ability to put the client at ease is second to none. “
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22352/
"Paul Schofield and Bridgette Hibbert are just incredibily hardworking. A team that is second to none."
- Legal 500 2023
2022-10-13T16:22:10+01:00
- Legal 500 2023
"Paul Schofield and Bridgette Hibbert are just incredibily hardworking. A team that is second to none."
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/38460/
Bridgette Hibbert has proved to be an absolute specialist in my case against Trading Standards. Incredibly experienced and superbly efficient. Bridgette believed in me and went way past her call of duty, helping me and my wife get through 3 horrendous years. Bridgette, we will always be indebted to you. Thank you
Mr M , Company Director
2017-11-01T11:51:13+00:00
Mr M , Company Director
Bridgette Hibbert has proved to be an absolute specialist in my case against Trading Standards. Incredibly experienced and superbly efficient. Bridgette believed in me and went way past her call of duty, helping me and my wife get through 3 horrendous years. Bridgette, we will always be indebted to you. Thank you
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22697/
"Thank you and all of the amazing team at Farleys for all that you have done for me and my family. From the first meeting I was reassured by your experience and professionalism. Your calm, assured approach gave great confidence and I felt looked after throughout.
Your team who put in the ‘hard yards’ with copious amounts of photocopying, scanning, organising and preparation are greatly appreciated. I was always greeted with a smile and a cup of coffee. What an amazingly professional and friendly team!!"
- Richard Emmett, Client of Paul Schofield
2022-09-08T12:31:14+01:00
- Richard Emmett, Client of Paul Schofield
"Thank you and all of the amazing team at Farleys for all that you have done for me and my family. From the first meeting I was reassured by your experience and professionalism. Your calm, assured approach gave great confidence and I felt looked after throughout. Your team who put in the ‘hard yards’ with copious amounts of photocopying, scanning, organising and preparation are greatly appreciated. I was always greeted with a smile and a cup of coffee. What an amazingly professional and friendly team!!"
“Paul is a very able and experienced practitioner who brings a clear, level head to the table “
Legal 500
2017-08-31T15:56:00+01:00
Legal 500
“Paul is a very able and experienced practitioner who brings a clear, level head to the table “
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22354/
"We wish to thank you [Bridgette Hibbert] for your fantastic criminal defence work. As a family, we found ourselves in a situation none of us could have thought possible. The odds were undoubtably against us – but your skill, knowledge and commitment to get the truth helped us to hold ourselves together and remain hopeful of a just and positive outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Farleys and their key partners and will be forever in your debt. Your work has had a life changing impact on our family."
Jon, Sarah and Oscar
2022-09-30T12:16:46+01:00
Jon, Sarah and Oscar
"We wish to thank you [Bridgette Hibbert] for your fantastic criminal defence work. As a family, we found ourselves in a situation none of us could have thought possible. The odds were undoubtably against us – but your skill, knowledge and commitment to get the truth helped us to hold ourselves together and remain hopeful of a just and positive outcome. We wholeheartedly recommend Farleys and their key partners and will be forever in your debt. Your work has had a life changing impact on our family."
"I could never thank you enough for your sound advice, support and perseverance."
Mr J - Criminal Defence Client
2019-04-30T12:40:35+01:00
Mr J - Criminal Defence Client
"I could never thank you enough for your sound advice, support and perseverance."
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/26165/
The ‘tactically astute’ Bridgette Hibbert is praised for her knowledge of all aspects of business crime and regulatory matters; she ‘rapidly identifies the relevant issues in complex cases, easily develops a rapport with clients and has the knack of explaining complicated issues in simple terms’.
Legal 500 Guide 2017
2017-11-01T11:52:03+00:00
Legal 500 Guide 2017
The ‘tactically astute’ Bridgette Hibbert is praised for her knowledge of all aspects of business crime and regulatory matters; she ‘rapidly identifies the relevant issues in complex cases, easily develops a rapport with clients and has the knack of explaining complicated issues in simple terms’.
https://www.farleys.com/testimonials/22698/
Funding your Case
Farleys Solicitors have a contract with the Legal Aid Agency. Legal Aid for criminal matters is available in many cases, subject to your financial circumstances.
To speak with a criminal defence lawyer during business hours please call Farleys Solicitors LLP on 0333 331 4366, or call 01254 606050 outside of business hours.
