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Crime | UK

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
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    GT Stewart in Leeds has a strong team of criminal defence solicitors and advocates. 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 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. Wilford Smith
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. ABR Solicitors
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    ABR Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    ABR Solicitors has a respected criminal defence practice in Leeds. The team is experienced in the full range of criminal defence, from serious charges concerning violence, sexual assault and drug-related offences, to complex multi-handed fraud cases. The firm accepts both privately funded instructions and legal aid cases.
  2. Irwin Mitchell
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    Irwin Mitchell
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Irwin Mitchell's Sheffield team offers robust criminal defence to clients charged with a wide range of offences. The team's diverse expertise covers motoring offences, violent disorder, theft and drugs importation.
  3. Eldwick Law
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  4. GWBHarthills Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2