As the largest criminal practice in West Yorkshire, our Crime team operates at the cutting edge of the legal system. Over the years we have gained a reputation as fierce and effective lawyers, defending clients in cases from road traffic offences to murder.

We undertake private paying and publicly funded (legal aid) work and offer a free initial interview.

Providing a countrywide professional service from arrest to trial and beyond, our experienced and dedicated team will work with you to ensure you have the best possible defence. Understanding the Court system, the law and the latest judgements, we are able to respond and react to the changing attitudes within the law and establish powerful up-to-date arguments that provide a better chance of success.

The team has huge experiencing in representing adults, youths and companies in all manner of criminal allegations, from theft and violence to money laundering and conspiracies. In addition, we defend car drivers facing disqualification for drink driving, speeding and totting up penalty points. Although many will not consider this area as real crime, the consequences can nevertheless be devastating. As more people are finding themselves in difficulty with driving related offences, we have been able to devise more sophisticated and effective arguments to secure acquittals or to reduce the sentences the courts hand out.

We have successfully opposed applications for civil orders including Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO’s), Dispersal Orders (DO’s), Football Banning Orders (FBO’s) and Sex Offences Prevention Orders (SOPO’s).

If you are arrested, it is vital that you have the very best representation from the earliest possible time. We provide around the clock representation at police stations or before other agencies (e.g. Dept of Work & Pensions, Customs & Excise) whether you are arrested or whether you attend voluntarily (outside office hours we can be contacted on our 24hr Emergency Service number 0113 3837610). The outcome of cases depends largely on what happens at police stations making expert representation essential.

Our work continues even following conviction. We will represent individuals in their efforts to appeal their conviction and sentence. We have a dedicated prison law team who deal with rights in prison, adjudications, parole, revocation of licence/recall and re-categorisation.

We are able to represent people at all stages, from police station attendance, through the court process and if necessary to appeal. You can be sure of a co-ordinated and cohesive service based specifically on your individual circumstances. With our day-to-day involvement, experience and specialist skill, we will give you the best chance of a favourable outcome.