Criminal Law Services

Overview

If you are facing criminal charges and need representation, we can help.

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Thompsons Solicitors’ principle of only representing injured people, never employers or insurance companies, sets us apart from the general legal services landscape.

We have in-depth experience of delivering criminal law services across the UK for professionals, such as teachers, healthcare workers and public servants, who are facing criminal charges.

Criminal Law Services

Thompsons Solicitors’ dedicated team of criminal law solicitors has unrivalled experience in defending cases of gross negligence manslaughter, misconduct in a public office and historical sexual abuse. We work hard, leaving no stone unturned to establish the facts and gather supporting evidence to defend our clients’ cases.

Our criminal law team acted in many of the significant cases in our areas of specialisation, including the lead case on section 24 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 regarding the “necessity” requirement prior to arrest, in a successful judicial review to remove details of an allegation of Assault by a Teacher from an Enhanced Criminal Records Certificate and defending two police community support officers facing gross negligence manslaughter charges.

We operate a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. We can provide advice and assistance to you if you need representation at a police station, criminal court or inquest hearing. To talk to a member of our criminal law team, call our dedicated line on 0800 587 7530.

I was very satisfied with the service and cannot think of anything to improve.  I was kept very well updated: my solicitor was like a friend - patient, informative, helpful and gave guidance and good advice. I would recommend Thompsons. My solicitor put me at ease and gave me hope and faith.

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  • 100+ years experience

    We’ve been standing up for workers for over 100 years. In that time we have never represented an employer or insurer, and we never will.

  • Expert advice with no risk

    Our experienced team of lawyers can provide legal advice and help you make a claim on a no win, no fee basis – which means you’ll only pay a fee if your claim is successful.

  • Trade union support

    We have deep ties and a strong history of supporting trade unions. Offering 100% compensation on union claims.

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Our dedicated teams are firmly focused on fighting for the injured or mistreated party, and will never act for insurance companies or employers.

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How can I make a claim with Thompsons Solicitors?

If you would like to explore making a claim, the first step is to contact our specialist lawyers for free, no obligation legal advice

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  1. Book a free consultation to discuss your case

    Schedule a free consultation to review your case details, discuss fees, and determine the best course of action.

  2. Our experts will review all your details to build a case

    Our solicitors will assess your case, gathering necessary documents like medical records and incident reports to build a strong claim.

  3. We'll develop a tailored legal strategy

    We'll develop a tailored legal strategy, keeping you informed and involved in every decision to ensure the best possible outcome.

  4. We’ll be with you every step of the way

    We’re committed to seeing your case through to its conclusion, working hard to secure the compensation you are entitled to. From start to finish, our team will be by your side, making sure your voice is heard.

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