Clarkson Hirst Solicitors Lancaster, Kendal, Barrow

Criminal Defence - 24 Hour Service

Clarkson Hirst has a dedicated Criminal Law Team at Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow offices. The team are experienced in dealing with the full range of criminal matters from the Police Station and Magistrates Court through to the Court of Appeal.

If you have been charged with an offence or under investigation by the Police then we can help you with expert advice and with access to a whole range of forensic expert advice. If you are arrested or have to attend at the police station voluntarily then we will be able to arrange free legal advice from one of our Criminal Law specialists. We are able to offer you this advice as we hold a Specialist Legal Services Commission Franchise.

If you should be unfortunate to find yourself at the police station or under investigation, please remember that it is your right to have access to free legal advice. If you ask the Police to speak to a solicitor from Clarkson Hirst Solicitors they will be able to contact the firm 24 hours a day and one of our specialist advisors will attend upon you whilst you are at the police station.

We can also help you with specialist legal advice whilst you are under investigation. Usually this advice will be free. Please contact us and we will be able to offer you the best advice on what you should do to either obtain free legal advice, or to pursue alternatives if you are not eligible for free legal advice.

If you are charged with an offence and bailed to appear before the Magistrates Court please contact us immediately we will be able to assist you in making an application for “Legal Aid” and we will be able to guide you through the application procedure and advise you on the strength of the case against you.

This firm holds a Very High Cost Case Contract (VHCC) this means that we can represent you when a trial is likely to last 25 days or more.

If your case is very serious in nature it is very likely that it will be sent to the Crown Court for trial. We have a dedicated Crown Court Department who in the last few years has dealt with a number of high profile cases including:

• Murder

• International Internet Fraud

• Company Fraud

• Drugs Supply

• Serious Assaults

• Public Disorder

• Sexual Offences

The Crown Court Team has extensive experience in dealing with all manner of cases from the most straightforward assaults to complex international internet fraud. They will be able to provide you with the best legal advice available in the region and provide you with access to some of the country’s best barristers and forensic experts.

If you need immediate access to criminal representation then call us now on 01524 39760 for our 24 hour telephone system, 07880 948 950 (24 hour Crime Line Lancaster/Kendal) or 07973 622702 (24 hour Crime Line Barrow in Furness) or alternatively email us at crime@clarksonhirst.com

Our Solicitors cover the Lancaster, Kendal and Barrow Duty Solicitor Schemes.

We are truly a team of 24 hour Criminal Defence Lawyers contactable 7 days a week.

24 hour telephone:   01524 39760 or Mobile 07880 948950 Lancaster/Kendal

24 hour telephone: 07973 622702 Barrow in Furness

We can see you at any office to suit your requirements.

Freephone telephone: 0800 919 231 (Member State UK)

Clarkson Hirst Solicitors are Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority a copy of the Solicitors Code of Conduct can be found at http://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/code-of-conduct/195.article

Email:  crime@clarksonhirst.com