Crime and regulatory solicitors defend individuals and businesses accused of offences or facing regulatory investigations, from police station interviews through to trial and appeals.
This page lists every crime and regulatory firm in the LegalChoice directory. All are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and show their SRA numbers on their profiles, so you can verify any firm before you instruct. Instead of ringing round during one of the most stressful periods of your life, send one free enquiry and it reaches every crime and regulatory firm covering your county; interested firms come back to you directly. Compare their profiles below and choose who to speak to first.
Found 2 solicitors handling Crime & Regulatory.
Charles Silverman Solicitors Limited offers legal expertise across medical & clinical negligence, wills, probate & estate planning, crime & regulatory and personal injury, advising on matters such as Medical Negligence and Medical NegligenceFind out more. The firm combines sector knowledge with a personal service, guiding clients through each stage of their legal matter.
One Temple Quay Temple Back East
Bristol City · Bristol · BS1 6DZ
SRA no. 597334
Vistra Corporate Law Limited offers legal expertise across commercial & corporate, wills, probate & estate planning, debt & insolvency and crime & regulatory, with services including business takes you, business, Trusted to operate where it matters most, Guardian Trust, Fund Administration and Entities under administration. The firm combines sector knowledge with a personal service, guiding clients through each stage of their legal matter.
First Floor Templeback 10 Temple Back
Bristol City · Bristol · BS1 6FL
SRA no. 605152
Common questions
Useful answers before you choose a solicitor.
Yes. You have the right to free legal advice at the police station regardless of your income, and you should use it. A solicitor will advise you on whether to answer questions, make sure the interview is conducted properly, and can often influence how the investigation develops. Never go through a police interview alone.
A first hearing usually takes place in the magistrates court shortly after you are charged. The court confirms your identity, hears the initial plea (or adjourns it), and decides bail conditions. Your solicitor will have prepared in advance, advised you on plea, and will make representations on bail if needed.
Police station advice is free for everyone. For court cases, legal aid covers most people who pass the means and merits test; if you fund privately, ask for a written quote. Magistrates court cases often carry fixed fees, while Crown Court work is usually estimated in stages so you always know where you stand.
The duty solicitor scheme provides competent, free advice at the police station and is a sensible choice in an emergency. For anything beyond the first interview, many people prefer a firm they have chosen themselves, with continuity of representation through to court. There is nothing wrong with instructing your own solicitor from the outset.