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Our Expert Criminal Law Services

At Woodfines, we understand that facing criminal charges can be one of life’s most stressful and uncertain times. Our compassionate and experienced team of criminal law solicitors are here to guide you every step of the way, working tirelessly to defend your rights, protect your reputation, and bring about the best possible outcome for your case.

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Whether you are dealing with minor offences or serious criminal charges, we provide expert legal advice and robust defence tailored to your specific circumstances. Our services range from advising on police station interviews, representing clients in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts to challenging decisions in the High Court. We specialise in a full spectrum of criminal offences, including, but not limited to, fraud, motoring offences, domestic violence and sexual offences.

 

 

 

Our expert team

Mike Hayward Head of Regulatory & Dispute Resolution Discover more
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Nathan Taylor-Allkins Partner Discover more
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Jane Anderson Solicitor Discover more
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Our Services

Every case is unique, and we are committed to offering personalised service based on your specific situation and needs. Whether you are facing a minor charge or a serious criminal offence, you can trust our team to provide the support and expert legal advice you need. We understand that legal issues can cause financial stress and our team provides transparent fee indications to help ease your financial concerns.

We aim to provide you with the best defence and non-judgemental support during this trying time. We offer a broad spectrum of services to ensure your rights are safeguarded throughout the process.

These services include:

Police Station Representation

Our team is available for legal assistance if you're held at a police station. We have extensive experience in conducting thousands of police station interviews and also assisting individuals facing interviews under caution by regulatory bodies.

Court Representation

We offer robust representation across all stages of the legal process, from the Magistrates' Court to the Crown Court and up to the Court of Appeal. We understand the complexities of each court system and tailor our approach to ensure the most favourable outcome for our clients.

Bespoke Defence Strategy

Our criminal defence solicitors collaborate with a network of experts, including forensic scientists and top Barristers, to develop a bespoke defence strategy designed to challenge the prosecution's case against you vigorously.

Managing Investigations

Early intervention can often prevent cases from escalating. We're experts at challenging prosecution authorities and have successfully stopped many cases at the investigation stage, protecting our clients from unnecessary stress and potential damage to their reputations.

Handling All Types of Criminal Offences

Our team of expert solicitors have a wealth of experience in dealing with a full spectrum of criminal offences, from motoring violations to sexual and/or domestic allegations and fraud.

Our Approach: Dedicated and Responsive

We pride ourselves on our proactive approach to criminal law. Our expert team of criminal defence solicitors act swiftly, often intervening at the earliest stage of an investigation to prevent cases from escalating. We’ve successfully brought numerous cases to a swift conclusion, protecting our clients from unnecessary stress and potential damage to their reputations.

Our highly skilled and dedicated team of criminal solicitors, bring expertise and passion to every case we undertake. We are more than just legal experts; we are steadfast advocates and advisers for our clients in their time of need.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose us?

Mr Hayward's passion for justice, wisdom, and hard work won our case at the tribunal at Towcester. We will gladly use him again and recommend him to others.
Confident, assured and calm. Nathan was very quick to key into my concerns and noted the salient points early. Desired outcome achieved by your firm having specialist knowledge in the relevant field.
Great service from Mike and the team. I would greatly recommend their services, it was clear, precise and very approachable.
Mike Hayward was exemplary during our current engagement. He approached the case with compassion, dedication and skill to achieve a good outcome. His knowledge of legal matters and best approach are exemplary. Throughout initial meetings expectations where discussed in reality not just it will be fine, for me this was very helpful in what to expect through proceedings. I am also offered the opportunity to speak to other specialists in the firm should I need them. I feel blessed I knew of Mike and put my time trust in him and the firm as a whole. Thank you.
I would advise anybody to use Woodfines as they are very helpful and good at their job.
Jane is the most brilliant person I have met and she is so professional in her job and so helpful and I would most definitely recommend her to other people.
Jane Anderson dealt with my case in a friendly, efficient and totally professional way. She put me at my ease and achieved a successful outcome with minimum fuss.
I found Jane Anderson to be most professional and very down to earth. Her advice was most helpful and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others who found themselves in a similar situation to that in which I found myself.
I didn't know what to expect, but Jane Anderson showed a very genuine interest, was completely, even "forensically" aware of all aspects of the case, spotting facts and drawing inferences that I had missed.

I can say, without exaggeration, that I have total confidence in her. In the unfortunate event that I should need a criminal lawyer again, I would not even consider anyone else.

All that and she is a good egg too!

Need us in your corner?

Remember, it's always early enough to seek legal advice. If you or a loved one are facing an investigation or criminal charges, contact our team of specialist solicitors. You don't have to navigate the complex legal landscape alone – we're here to guide, support, and defend you.

Contact us today to start your journey towards the best possible outcome.

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