Criminal Solicitors

Have you been charged with a criminal offence? At Brockbanks, our Criminal Solicitors are here to protect your rights and ensure that you are treated fairly and properly.

If you are charged with a criminal offence, it is vital that you have the support of a trusted criminal solicitor. Whether it is at the police station, magistrates court or during a jury trial, we will be there to represent you.

Our criminal defence team has more than 100 years of collective experience. The department not only includes a number of Senior Duty Solicitors, but also Higher Courts Advocates and an In-House Barrister. Whatever your situation, we have the expertise, knowledge and experience required to deliver the best possible outcome.

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Our criminal law team

Michael Woolaghan
Michael WoolaghanHead of Criminal Law, Director, MLRO
Claire Kirkpatrick
Claire KirkpatrickSenior Solicitor, Higher Courts Advocate
Marion Weir
Marion WeirIn-House Barrister
Ryan Foley
Ryan FoleySenior Solicitor
John Smith
John SmithSenior Solicitor, Higher Courts Advocate
Carlisle Office
Lauren Heasley
Lauren HeasleySolicitor, Higher Courts Advocate
Carlisle Office
Karen Tunnacliffe
Karen TunnacliffeSenior Solicitor, Higher Courts Advocate
Workington Office

Each of our legal services is provided by a team of solicitors and legal professionals, who will strive to meet, if not exceed, our clients’ expectations. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

Criminal Solicitors – Criminal Law Services

Brockbanks’ expert Criminal Solicitors offer a range of services, including:

Duty Solicitor

Our duty solicitors are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to attend the police station with you. Make sure you are represented.

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Legal Aid

We hold a contract with the Legal Aid Agency for the delivery of legally aided criminal defence work. Find out more here.

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Magistrates Court

Due to appear in the Magistrates Court? We can represent you.

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Crown Court

Our criminal law team includes solicitors with Higher Rights (meaning they can represent you at the Crown Court). We also employ an in-house criminal Barrister.

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