Criminal law

At Ashmans Solicitors we have established an excellent reputation over the years as one of the leading defence firms in serious and general crime.

Our reputation has been built off the back of hard work for our clients with the will and desire to succeed, ultimately to obtain the best possible result for our clients.

Serious crimes are tried before the crown court and these cases require detailed preparation which often includes perusing through complex and extensive prosecution material. At Ashmans Solicitors our experienced lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome of your case.

Our personnel includes  not only highly rated solicitor advocates with higher rights of audience but also experienced caseworkers too with a wealth of experience in serious criminal matters from serious assaults to murder cases, from large scale fraud to organised drug cases.

Over the years Ashmans Solicitors have created a list of some of the leading barristers in the country. Our close relationship with these barristers allows us to match the expertise of these individuals with the particular case.

If you are facing questioning by the police you should call us immediately on our 24 hrs criminal defence line
07956 352 945.

Free advice and representation whilst in the police station is free to all irrespective of ones financial position.

Instructing Ashmans at the outset of a case is priceless to ones defence.What you say whilst in the police station is often important to ones defence and therefore it is important to get the best advice. Whatever the time, day or night , members of our team are on standby to respond to urgent calls for assistance and will attend the police station and be present during questioning.

Below is only some of the types of cases that Ashmans Solicitors repeatedly deal with and is by no means to be taken as an exhaustive list.

  • murder
  • attempted murder
  • rape
  • serious assault
  • importation of class a and class b drugs
  • conspiracy to supply class a and class b drugs
  • fraud cases (see separate page on fraud and types of fraud)
  • robbery
  • burglary
  • firearms offences
  • blackmail
  • money laundering


Legal Aid

We hold a legal aid contract with the legal services commission and we will advise you as to your eligibility for legal aid.

For honest and sincere advise please call us and ask to be put to the serious and general crime team.