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Crime | UK
Yorkshire
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Band 1
1 GT Stewart Solicitors & AdvocatesCrime2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedGT 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.1 Howard & Byrne SolicitorsCrime2025 | Band 1 | 3 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 Switalskis SolicitorsCrime2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSwitalskis 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.
Band 2
2 ABR SolicitorsCrime2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedABR 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 MitchellCrime2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedIrwin 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.