Best Criminal Solicitors London
If you’re under a criminal investigation, it’s crucial to seek legal defence without delay. Holborn Adams’ London-based team of criminal solicitors are here to fight your corner. Call now for a free, confidential chat.

London Office
020 3840 3421
For trusted criminal defence in London - call Holborn Adams
We understand the pressure you’re facing right now. We can help. Our team of London criminal solicitors has one of the strongest national track records for cases being dropped with no further action. We handle cases brought by the Metropolitan Police, City of London Police, surrounding local forces, and other regulatory bodies every day.
Your defence starts with a simple phone call. Reach out to our compassionate team of legal experts now.
Our track record speaks for itself, and our client care is second to none. As a private-only practice, we dedicate our full time and resources to building your defence strategy - without the constraints of legal aid cases. This means you benefit from a highly focused, personalised service designed to secure the best possible outcome.
We get the best results the earlier we intervene. Call our London criminal defence team now.
Expert criminal defence across London’s police stations and courts
Our criminal defence solicitors work all across London - location is no obstacle. Just a few of the police stations and courts we cover include:
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 London Office
From our London office, we are easily able to represent clients in London 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 we take to defend clients in London
Understanding the complexities of the criminal process adds extra stress to an already overwhelming situation. Our London team is transparent, keeping you informed and involved in your defence at all stages.
Free initial consultation with an expert
You'll receive dedicated time with one of our specialised criminal solicitors over the phone at no cost and with no obligation.
Case review and approval
We'll consult our in-house legal experts who specialise in handling criminal cases similar to yours to determine the most effective course of action.
Strategy development
After discussing your case with us and gaining a clear understanding of its details, we can provide an informed opinion on whether we're able to assist you.
Representation
Once we have an idea of what kind of case you are facing and what work that will be necessary, we will then be able to provide you with a fixed fee quote.



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
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.

Create a defence strategy
We explore every angle - challenging the prosecution’s evidence, identifying fresh evidence that supports your case, and instructing experts where needed.

Reputation management
We provide crisis management support to protect your reputation. With strong PR connections, we develop a strategic response to media attention and other public-facing challenges.

Attend police interviews
We can represent you at any London police station, offering support and guidance to ensure your responses support your defence.

Persuading the police to drop the case early
We are leaders in pre-charge engagement. We influence the police to drop cases where evidence is lacking and where procedures haven’t been followed.

Convince the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to drop charges
If you’ve been charged, we can make representations to the CPS to drop the charges before it ever reaches the courtroom.
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 speak 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.
You can make an enquiry call for free, but we cannot provide free legal advice. As a 100% privately funded firm, we offer defence services exclusively to paying clients.
During your enquiry call, we’ll learn about your case, confirm whether we can help, and give you a rough estimate of costs. Your case details will then be shared with our team to develop an initial strategy and prepare a formal, no-obligation fixed-fee quote. If you choose to proceed, this fee will cover your full defence.
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.