Police Station Solicitor in KentFree Legal Advice & Representation
If you have been arrested or invited for a police interview in Kent, you are entitled to free independent legal advice — it costs you nothing under Legal Aid. Extended hours availability across Kent.
Professional Police Station Agent Cover for Kent Solicitors — Reliable attendance, daytime & evening
Need a solicitor at a Kent police station? Call now — it's FREE under Legal Aid
01732 247427Extended hours — daytime & evening attendance across Kent
What does a police station solicitor do?
A police station solicitor provides free independent legal advice to anyone arrested or invited for interview at a police station. They advise you on your rights, attend the interview with you, protect you from unfair questioning, and ensure that nothing you say is used against you unfairly. Their duty is entirely to you — not to the police.
Who Do You Need Help For?
We help two distinct groups — individuals facing police action, and solicitors needing reliable Kent coverage.
Been Arrested or Called for Interview?
You have a right to free independent legal advice at any stage. Do not speak to police without a solicitor. Available across Kent — immediate advice available.
- Free police station legal advice under Legal Aid
- Representation at interview (arrest or voluntary)
- Bail advice and bail application representation
- Pre-interview preparation and rights advice
- Available across all Kent police stations
Police Station Agent Cover in Kent
Reliable, experienced police station agent cover for criminal defence firms across Kent. Ideal for overflow, holiday cover, and expanding your Kent reach. Trusted by criminal defence firms.
- Qualified solicitor — not just an accredited rep
- Daytime and evening attendance availability
- All Kent custody suites covered
- Full attendance notes and report provided
- Competitive rates — Legal Aid and private
- Ideal for overflow and cover arrangements
An Experienced, Independent Solicitor — Based in Kent
Over 20 Years' Experience
Criminal solicitor since 2001. Extensive experience at every Kent custody suite, with a deep understanding of local police practice.
Accredited Duty Solicitor
Fully accredited duty solicitor — not just a paralegal or accredited rep. You receive advice from a qualified solicitor.
Higher Rights of Audience
Higher Court Advocate with Crown Court rights. Your case can be handled from the police station through to the highest courts.
Kent-Based — Local Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of all Kent custody suites: Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tonbridge, Maidstone, Medway, Gravesend, Canterbury and more.
Specialist Criminal Defence
Exclusively criminal defence work. Not a general practice dabbling in crime — every case receives focused specialist attention.
Reliable & Professional
Law firms trust us because we attend, communicate clearly, and deliver detailed attendance notes. No excuses, no let-downs.
How It Works
1For Individuals
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Call for immediate advice
Call 01732 247427. Tell us you need a solicitor at the police station. We provide immediate advice by telephone.
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We speak to the police
We contact the custody sergeant or officer in the case, obtain disclosure, and advise on what the police know.
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Representation arranged
We attend the police station where appropriate, advise in private, and represent you throughout the interview.
B2BFor Solicitors
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Send instructions
Call or email with the client details, custody number, police station, and any disclosure you have received.
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Attendance arranged promptly
We confirm availability and attend the relevant Kent custody suite. Daytime and evening attendance available.
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Full report provided
After attendance, you receive a detailed attendance note covering disclosure, advice given, interview outcome, and bail position.
Trusted by Clients Across Kent
Real experiences from clients we've helped through challenging times
"Robert helped me when I was arrested in Swanley. I was very worried but he calmed me down and got me released without charge. Excellent service."
AK
from Swanley
Common Questions About Police Station Solicitors in Kent
Do I get a free solicitor at the police station?
Yes. Everyone arrested or invited for a voluntary interview in England and Wales is entitled to free independent legal advice at the police station under PACE 1984. This right is not means-tested – it is paid for by Legal Aid regardless of your income.
Do I need a solicitor for a voluntary interview?
Yes. A voluntary interview is conducted under caution and carries the same legal risks as an interview following arrest. Anything you say can be used as evidence. You are entitled to free legal advice before and during any police interview, whether voluntary or under arrest.
Do you cover all police stations in Kent?
Yes. We cover all Kent custody suites including Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tonbridge, Medway (Gillingham), Maidstone, North Kent (Gravesend), Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Margate, Dover, and Tunbridge Wells.
Can a solicitor send an agent instead of attending themselves?
Yes. A solicitor's firm can instruct an experienced accredited agent to attend on their behalf. Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor who acts as a police station agent for Kent law firms, providing professional cover and detailed attendance notes.
How quickly can you attend in Kent?
We aim to attend promptly across Kent. Attendance time depends on location, custody demand, and current availability. Where immediate physical attendance is not possible, we can provide immediate telephone advice while attendance is arranged.
Do you provide advice outside normal hours?
We provide daytime and evening police station attendance. Out-of-hours telephone advice is available where appropriate. Where we cannot attend immediately, we can provide immediate telephone advice or arrange representation as quickly as possible.
Want to understand police interviews in detail?
Read our guide: Police Station Interviews in Kent: Your Rights and What to Expect
Covering All Kent Police Stations
We provide police station representation across the whole of Kent. We are particularly well-placed to cover Sevenoaks and Swanley police stations, as well as Tonbridge, Maidstone, Medway (Gillingham), Gravesend, Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Dover, and Margate. Whether you need a duty solicitor or agent cover for your firm, we are based in Kent and understand the local custody environment.
Robert Cashman — Criminal Solicitor
Robert Cashman is a qualified criminal solicitor and accredited duty solicitor based in Kent, practising since 2001. With over 20 years of police station experience and more than 21,000 clients helped, he specialises exclusively in police station representation and criminal defence.
As a Higher Court Advocate with full Crown Court rights, Robert can represent clients from first arrest through to the highest courts. He is fully independent of the police and works only for the people he represents.
Memberships & Accreditations
- Qualified Solicitor — Admitted to the Roll
- Accredited Police Station Duty Solicitor
- Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal)
- Criminal Law Solicitors' Association (CLSA) Member
- Legal Aid Agency — LSC Number held
- Practising under Tuckers Solicitors LLP
Robert Cashman provides police station representation in his capacity as a solicitor with Tuckers Solicitors LLP. Legal Aid funded representation is available subject to eligibility. All advice is independent of the police.
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