Criminal Law
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Partner
Partner - Head of Criminal Department
Solicitor
Solicitor
Solicitor
Client testimonial
"I was very pleased with the advice and assistance given by Levenes"
Mrs R, LondonHave you been arrested? Are you in trouble with the police? Based in north London, our highly respected Criminal law department defends clients in all types of criminal matters. Most of our clients are eligible for public funding (Legal Aid).
Our lawyers are available on an emergency basis for those in custody, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This service is completely free.
Call 0800 048 2355 for 24 hour police station assistance.
If your query is not urgent or you would simply like more information about our services you can also complete the online enquiry form or email us at crime@levenes.co.uk and we will contact you as soon as we can.
We offer a complete service, handling your case from start to finish - arrest to trial - including all case preparation and Court hearings in between.
We have significant experience in dealing with serious offences, including murder, rape and firearms offences. We have a good success rate in such cases, as well as those involving less serious offences. For example we regularly secure acquittals for robbery. We also have particular expertise in Youth Court cases. We handle all types of criminal matter, including those related to:
- Murder and manslaughter
- ABH (Actual Bodily Harm)
- GBH (Grievous Bodily Harm)
- Sexual offences, including rape
- Robbery
- Theft
- Burglary
- Firearms offences
- Drugs offences
- Dangerous driving and other driving offences, including drink driving
- Deception
- Fraud
- Conspiracy
- Extradition
- Benefit Fraud
- Other Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and local authority prosecutions
- Court summonses
We also offer services to organisations facing investigations or prosecutions. Please see our Services for Organisations for further information. If you require assistance please call us on freephone 0800 048 2355 from 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday. 24 hour police station assistance is available outside office hours. If your query is not urgent or you would simply like more information about our services you can also complete the online enquiry form or email us at crime@levenes.co.uk and we will contact you as soon as we can.