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Crime | UK

North East & Yorkshire

Our Crime sections focus on the representation of individuals during criminal investigations and prosecution for serious charges such as those concerning the illegal drugs trade, assault, sexual offences, terrorism and homicide. It covers work at all levels, from initial police dealings and high street advisory matters all the way to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. We take into account both privately and publicly funded work. Criminal matters related to fraud, money laundering and bribery are all reviewed separately in our Financial Crime sections.

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Band 1

  1. GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates
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    GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates
    Crime
    2026 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    GT 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.

  2. Howard & Byrne Solicitors
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    Howard & Byrne Solicitors
    Crime
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Howard & 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.

  3. Switalskis Solicitors
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    Switalskis Solicitors
    Crime
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Switalskis Solicitors 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.

  4. David Gray Solicitors
    Crime
    2026 | Band 1
  5. Hay & Kilner
    Crime
    2026 | Band 1
  6. Wilford Smith
    Crime
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Flint Bishop
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    Flint Bishop
    Crime
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Flint 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. ABR Solicitors
    Crime
    2026 | Band 2
  3. GWBHarthills Solicitors
    Crime
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Ison Harrison
    Crime
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Kenneth M Barrow & Co
    Crime
    2026 | Band 2