Criminal Defence Solicitors
we’re the expert Crime Lawyers
From police station to the Court of Appeal we are motivated by the same goal: to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Our Criminal Defence Solicitors consists of lawyers who are experts in a wide range of Criminal Law, including:
- Magistrates’ Court
- Youth Court
- Crown Court
- Police station attendance
- Appeals to all higher courts
- Judicial Reviews
- Prison Law
- Extradition
We apply the same high standards to all of our criminal law cases, whether the client is accused of driving without insurance, or murder. Our firm has developed an enviable reputation in the courts for fighting hard for our clients no matter who they are, or what they are accused of.
Our Criminal Defence Solicitors run a 24-hour service, 365 days a year – without exception. Out-of-hours we very rarely subcontract our advice service to freelance representatives or retired police officers – if you instruct us, we will be the ones representing you. From the principal lawyer to the most junior, we all do the job of defending clients everyday. In those rare circumstances where we do not have sufficient in-house expertise, we work with the leading barristers in their field to get the right result.
We take particular pride in our high quality advocacy. All of our Criminal Defence Solicitors attend Court on a regular basis, representing clients in the magistrates’ court from the first hearing to the trial with an exceptional record for obtaining successful outcomes. Our Higher Courts Advocates department consists of a number of highly skilled and experienced Crown Court advocates – both solicitor-advocates and barristers – who deal with the full range of cases that come before the Crown Court. They also regularly appear at the Court of Appeal and High Court, allowing us to deal with cases in-house at every level.
We have a specialist Youth Court team, as we believe only specially-trained crime lawyers should deal with children and young adults given the legal and emotional complexity of the work. Our specialised Youth Court advocates are particularly approachable and understanding, in addition to being excellent lawyers.
If you would like to discuss the work that we do further, please contact a member of our Criminal Defence team. Alternatively, you can make an online enquiry and we will respond at the earliest opportunity.
PRIVATE QUOTES GUIDANCE 2025
All fees are exclusive of VAT
FIXED FEE CONSULTATION/ADVICE
Up to 90 minutes with client – initial consideration of material, a preliminary advice and discuss costs estimate
| Lawyer | London | Outside of London |
| Junior Lawyer (5 PQE) | £300 | £200 |
| Senior Lawyer (5 PQE+) | £400 | £300 |
| Partner | £500 | £400 |
POLICE STATION FEES
(If travel exceeds 2 hours, an additional £75/hr fee will be incurred.)
Junior Lawyer (5 PQE)
| Police Station | London | Outside of London (exc travel fares) |
| Half day | £600 | £450 |
| Full day | £900 | £600 |
Senior Lawyer (+5 PQE)
| Police Station | London | Outside of London (exc travel fares) |
| Half day | £800 | £600 |
| Full day | £1,200 | £900 |
MAGISTRATES/YOUTH COURT
London
| TYPE OF HEARING | FIXED COST |
| First Appearance Crime | £600 |
| First Appearance Extradition | £750 |
| Plea & Mitigation (Case ends at one hearing) | £850 |
| Trial in Youth/Magistrates’ Court | £1,500 – 7,500 |
| Sentence or Standard Hearing | £750 – 1,250 |
Non-London [excluding travel fares]
| TYPE OF HEARING | FIXED COST |
| First Appearance Crime | £400 |
| Plea & Mitigation (Case ends at one hearing) | £650 |
| Trial in Youth/Magistrates’ Court | £1,000 – 5,000 |
| Sentence or Standard Hearing | £500 – 1,000 |
Chambers 2025
Our expert Lawyers are ready to help
GT Stewart has established itself as a leading firm in the UK for criminal law, family & childcare, housing, mental health law, specialising in both private cases and also Legal Aid work.
We pride ourselves on regular referrals from other firms and agencies
We are known for our tenacity when representing those engaged in challenging the State or defending themselves against a prosecution.
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