Crime | UK

Jerman, Samuels and Pearson Solicitors (JSP) operates a specialist criminal law practice in Essex, with locations in Southend, Braintree and Benfleet. The team represents clients at the police station all the way up to the higher levels of court in a range of serious criminal matters, from motoring offences through to murder, rape and drug trafficking. It also advises those accused of fraud and conspiracy. The firm accepts both legal aid and private instructions.

Sternberg Reed runs a highly regarded criminal law practice from its base in Romford and also has offices in Barking and Grays. The team undertakes private instructions as well as legal aid cases, assisting clients accused of serious charges such as murder, sexual assault and child cruelty. The team also offers significant expertise in drug-related matters and fraud cases, with notable experience in cross-border work.

Birketts is a leading firm in East Anglia that provides criminal defence from both its Norwich and Ipswich locations. The team takes private instructions on matters ranging from motoring offences through to complex cases of assault, theft and drugs conspiracy. The group has a number of qualified barristers in its ranks.