Best Criminal Solicitors Birmingham
Holborn Adams team of Birmingham-based criminal solicitors are here to help you protect your future. If you’ve found yourself under a criminal investigation, it is essential to take early action for the best results. Call us for a free initial chat now.

Birmingham Office
0333 344 2607
Call Holborn Adams for trusted criminal defence in Birmingham.
Being at the centre of a criminal investigation is one of life’s most stressful situations. Holborn Adams can help. Our team of Birmingham criminal solicitors fight to have cases dropped before charges are even brought. We regularly defend cases brought by West Midlands Police and other regulatory bodies.
Begin your defence with a free, confidential phone call. A member of our compassionate legal team is available to speak with 24/7.
We get first-class results and offer first-class client care. We are a 100% privately-funded defence firm (no legal aid) which allows us to dedicate more time to our cases than many other firms. When you instruct Holborn Adams, you can feel confident you’re getting the best possible outcome as a result of the work, resources, and manpower we pour into each case.
The earlier we intervene, the better the case outcome. Call our Birmingham criminal defence solicitors today.
Top-tier criminal defence across Birmingham’s police stations and courts
Our team of Birmingham-based criminal defence solicitors work all across the city and surrounding areas. Here are just a few of the police stations and courts we cover.
Our legal team is available to speak with you 24/7. We’ll let you know if we can help, ideas of next steps, and associated costs for instructing us. Please note we are a 100% privately funded firm and do not offer legal aid or free legal advice. Make your free enquiry call now.
Local team
Our Birmingham Office
With a Birmingham base, we’re well-placed to represent clients locally and in nearby areas.
What we can offer
Extensive experience from successful cases.
Optional visits to your home to discuss case details.
Remote communications to save you travel time.
Ability to work to tight timescales to match the pace of the case.
Transparent pricing with fixed fees*

Our process
Our defence process for Birmingham clients
Understanding the complexities of the criminal process can feel daunting, especially when you're already under pressure. Our Birmingham-based team works transparently, ensuring you're kept informed and involved at every step of your defence.
Enquiry call with an expert
Speak with a member of our legal team about your circumstances. They’ll offer ideas for next steps costs, then relay the information to the rest of the team to shape a plan.
Case review and approval
We’ll outline our recommendations clearly and provide a no-obligation quote on a fixed-fee basis. If you choose to go ahead, we’ll move swiftly to support you.
Strategy development
Our priority is to resolve your case as early as possible—ideally before charges are brought or before it reaches court. If that’s not feasible, we prepare for court hearings/trial.
Representation
We’re by your side for police station interviews and will stand up to defend you in court if the case proceeds.



Respected and trusted
As proud members of the UK’s largest legal sector governing bodies, we are a team you can put your full trust in. We adhere to strict industry regulations, so you can be confident your case is in safe hands.
Our legal services
How our London criminal solicitor team can help you
Our London legal team offers a range of services that might best support your defence. We tailor our approach to every case - please call to hear our recommendations.

Honest assessment of your situation
We provide a clear and realistic view of your legal position - no exaggerated promises, just honest insight backed by experience.

Create a defence strategy
We leave no stone unturned, from contesting the prosecution’s case to sourcing new evidence and bringing in specialists where beneficial.

Reputation management
If your case draws public attention, we help protect your reputation with a considered response. Our experience includes liaising with the media and managing public exposure.

Attend police interviews
We’re available to represent you at any Birmingham police station, providing calm and knowledgeable support to ensure your position is safeguarded.

Persuading the police to drop the case early
We specialise in pre-charge engagement, working to prevent escalation by addressing weak or mishandled evidence at an early stage.

Convince the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to drop charges
If formal charges have been brought, we can advocate for discontinuation by the CPS, aiming to resolve the matter before trial.
Independent Reviews
Transparency is one of our core values, which is why we display reviews from independently verifiable platforms, showcasing our results and client care.
Our Fees
Fixed fee defence
Our team will give you a free, no-obligation quote after your initial consultation. We offer a fixed fee service, free of any hidden extra costs. Our firm is exclusively privately-funded meaning we cannot accept any legal aid clients. Your fees secure you a top-tier team and top-tier treatment, covering
Dedicated, experienced legal team.
Ability to get your case dropped before charges.
Representation at interviews and court hearings.
Requests to vary bail conditions where required.
Negotiating with police or prosecutors
Referrals to various support services.

Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions - for tailored support with your case, please call us now for a free initial consultation.
Yes - we are proudly accredited by the two largest governing legal bodies in the UK, the Law Society and Legal 500. We are also regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
We have hundreds of client testimonials listed on our website, in addition to reviews on independent review platforms TrustPilot, Google Reviews, and Review Solicitors.
Every case is different. After your initial consultation, we’ll determine which services are best for your defence, and calculate a fixed fee quote for you. The price depends on the complexity of the case, how long it will take, which team members are best for the case, and whether we need to instruct specialists. We do not charge by the hour - only a fixed fee for your whole defence.
When you phone us, you’ll have an initial consultation with a member of our legal team on a completely confidential basis. They will listen to your case and may ask additional questions to get as much detail as possible so the team can decide whether they are the best fit for you. We cannot give exact costs, a timeline, or suggestions on how to proceed in this initial call.After this, they will give your case details to the rest of the team and someone will be in touch with you with a no-obligation fixed fee quote for representation, and some ideas for next steps (such as pre-charge engagement, police interview representation, and similar). It is then up to you whether you’d like to accept the quote and proceed to formally instruct Holborn Adams.
Yes, your initial phone consultation is free of charge. After this, we will give you a free, no-obligation fixed fee quote for using our services.
Yes, when you call us, your call is 100% confidential.
We have a member of our legal team available to speak 24/7, 365 days a year. Whenever you need to speak to someone, you will be connected instantly. All calls are 100% confidential.
No - we are a 100% privately funded firm, meaning we charge a fixed fee for our services. We do not take on legal aid cases. We find that focusing on private cases only allows us to dedicate more time and resources to defending our clients to a much higher degree than firms who are stretched thin by intense legal aid caseloads.
Yes - and it is our ultimate goal with all cases that come to us pre-charge. We believe in a proactive approach, working with you to build a defence that encourages prosecutors and the CPS to drop the case with no further action. Please speak to us as soon as you become aware there are allegations against you. The earlier you reach out, the better.
To decide whether any firm is best to handle your case, you should be asking yourself some key questions:
- How are they funded? - We are a privately funded firm meaning we take on cases for a fixed fee, with no options for legal aid. Some firms are legal aid only or a mix of private defence and legal aid. For the highest level of attention and case preparation, you are best seeking a 100% private firm like us, as we are not stretched thin by a caseload of Government-funded cases.
- Expertise - Our solicitors have diverse experience defending every type of criminal offence. We are, however, specialists in pre-charge defence, fraud, sexual offences, and regulatory investigations, so if your case falls under these categories, we are confident we can secure the best outcome for you.
- Location - We have offices all over the world. We can travel to you and offer remote conferencing services to make things easiest for you.
- Reviews - Our client testimonials speak for themselves. You’ll see hundreds of glowing reviews on our website, as well as on independent review sites like Review Solicitors, Google Reviews, and TrustPilot.