Ranking tables
Crime | UK
North East & Yorkshire
Rankings overview for Departments
GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates 1 Years Ranked
Howard & Byrne Solicitors 2 Years Ranked
Switalskis 5 Years Ranked- David Gray Solicitors
- Hay & Kilner
- Wilford Smith
Flint Bishop 1 Years Ranked- Ison Harrison 1 Years Ranked
- ABR Solicitors
- GWBHarthills Solicitors
- Kenneth M Barrow & Co
- John Goodwin Ison Harrison12 Years Ranked
- Michael Devlin Switalskis1 Years Ranked
- Richard Etherington Flint Bishop1 Years Ranked
- Janice HallDavid Gray Solicitors
- Mark HarrisonHay & Kilner
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 GT Stewart Solicitors & AdvocatesCrime2026 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedGT Stewart has a strong team of criminal defence solicitors and advocates in Leeds. The team represents clients in general crime matters ranging from offences such as theft and drugs possession through to more grievous charges such as violent assault and murder. The firm accepts legal aid in addition to private instructions.

1 Howard & Byrne SolicitorsCrime2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedHoward & Byrne Solicitors is based in York and offers a robust criminal defence practice. The team acts for both legal aid and private clients in general and serious crime cases, as well as advising clients accused of fraud. It can also offer the benefit of its expertise in prison law.

1 SwitalskisCrime2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedSwitalskis is a well-regarded Yorkshire firm that provides a range of criminal defence services. The team represents clients in both general and serious crime matters as well as motoring offences. It has particular experience in defending vulnerable clients and those requiring psychiatric evaluation. The firm handles both legal aid and private instructions.
Band 2

2 Flint BishopCrime2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedFlint Bishop has a criminal defence team with offices based in Leeds, Sheffield and York. The team represents clients in relation to a wide scope of cases, including motoring, sexual and drug-related offences. It can offer representation to clients from the police station to all levels of court.
2 Ison HarrisonCrime2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedIson Harrison has several offices located across Yorkshire, including Leeds, York and Huddersfield. It can assist defendants in all manner of serious criminal cases, including those concerning violent conduct, sexual offences, homicide and drugs conspiracies. The team also has a notable specialism in animal cruelty cases.






