Best Criminal Solicitors Leeds
Facing a criminal investigation in Leeds? The experienced team of criminal defence solicitors at Holborn Adams is ready to support you. Taking early, strategic legal advice can make all the difference to your case. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Leeds Office
0333 344 2607
Leading criminal defence in Leeds - call Holborn Adams today.
If you’ve found yourself at the centre of a criminal investigation, early action is best. Holborn Adams’ team of Leeds-based criminal defence solicitors could get your case dropped before you’re even charged. We have extensive experience defending cases prosecuted by West Yorkshire Police and other regulatory bodies.
Speak to a member of our empathetic, knowledgeable legal team 24/7. Make a free, confidential enquiry call today.
As a 100% privately-funded firm (meaning we do not offer legal aid), we are able to offer better client care than legal aid or private/legal aid mix firms. Since we aren’t stretched by Government-funded cases, we can devote more care, time, and attention to your case. With Holborn Adams, you know you’re getting the best possible care and outcomes.
The quicker you instruct us, the better the results we can reap. Call our Leeds criminal defence solicitors today.
Expert criminal defence across Leeds’ police stations and courts
Our Leeds-based criminal defence solicitors work across the city and nearby 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 Leeds Office
Our Leeds office gives us a prime position to represent clients across Leeds city and surrounding 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
Steps in our process for Leeds clients
Our aim is to make the criminal process as transparent as possible for you. Our Leeds criminal defence lawyers will keep you up-to-speed with the details of your case, every step of the way.
Enquiry call with an expert
Discuss your situation with one of our experienced legal advisers. They will explain your options and potential costs, then communicate your case details to the wider team.
Case review and approval
We’ll present a straightforward summary of our recommendations along with a fixed-fee quote without any obligation. If you decide to proceed, we’ll get to work.
Strategy development
Our goal is to resolve your case quickly - preferably before charges are filed or the matter reaches court. If this isn’t possible, we prepare thoroughly for court hearings or trial.
Representation
We provide professional support during police interviews and robust defence representation in Leeds courts if your case advances.



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 offer clear, realistic guidance on your legal position - no false promises, just practical advice informed by experience.

Create a defence strategy
We carefully examine all aspects of your case, challenging prosecution evidence and seeking out new information or expert input where needed.

Reputation management
If your case attracts media or public attention, we assist in managing your reputation with strategic communication and media liaison.

Attend police interviews
We’re available to represent you at any Leeds police station, providing calm and knowledgeable support to safeguard your rights.

Persuading the police to drop the case early
We focus on early intervention, addressing weaknesses or procedural errors to encourage the police to discontinue the investigation before charges are filed.

Convince the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to drop charges
If charges are made, we advocate for their withdrawal by the CPS, aiming to resolve your case without going to 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.