Who is Robert Cashman?
Criminal defence solicitor with 35 years of experience, handling over 21,000 cases. Higher Court Advocate, former Practice Director, and accredited duty solicitor providing expert police station representation across Kent.
Expert Criminal Defence Solicitor
Robert Cashman is a qualified criminal defence solicitor with 35 years of experience in criminal law, having handled over 21,000 cases throughout his career. This includes 6,000 cases when self-employed and 15,000 cases while working in practice.
As a former Practice Director of a major criminal legal aid practice, Robert brings director-level expertise and strategic insight to every case. His extensive experience spans all aspects of criminal defence, from police station representation through to Crown Court advocacy.
Over three decades of dedicated criminal law practice
Comprehensive experience across all criminal matters
5 years qualified to appear in Crown Court
Fully accredited for police stations and courts
Qualified Criminal Solicitor
Robert Cashman is a fully qualified solicitor, admitted to practice criminal law in England and Wales. With 35 years of continuous practice, he has built an exceptional track record in criminal defence work, specialising in police station representation and court advocacy.
Extensive Case Experience
Throughout his career, Robert has handled over 21,000 criminal cases. This includes 6,000 cases during his period as a self-employed solicitor and 15,000 cases while working in practice. This breadth of experience covers every type of criminal offence, from minor matters to the most serious allegations.
Higher Court Advocate (Criminal)
Robert is a qualified Higher Court Advocate (Criminal), having held this qualification for 5 years. This advanced qualification enables him to appear in the Crown Court, representing clients in serious criminal matters including jury trials, sentencing hearings, and complex legal arguments. This means clients can receive seamless representation from police station through to Crown Court if needed.
Former Practice Director
Robert served as Practice Director of a major criminal legal aid practice, bringing strategic leadership and director-level expertise to criminal defence work. This senior role provided extensive experience in managing complex cases, overseeing legal teams, and ensuring the highest standards of client representation. This background means every client benefits from director-level insight and strategic thinking.
Accredited Police Station Representative & Duty Solicitor
Robert holds dual accreditation as both a fully accredited police station representative and an accredited duty solicitor. This means he has passed rigorous examinations covering police powers, interview procedures, and criminal law. His accreditation covers both police station representation and magistrates court duty work, ensuring comprehensive expertise at every stage of the criminal process.
Member of Criminal Law Solicitors Association (CLSA)
Robert is a member of the Criminal Law Solicitors Association (CLSA), demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards of criminal defence practice. The CLSA represents specialist criminal defence solicitors and advocates for excellence in criminal law representation.
Working Through Tuckers Solicitors LLP
Through his professional association with Tuckers Solicitors LLP, Robert provides expert police station representation across Kent. Tuckers Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID: 127795).
This association enables Robert to represent members of the public free of charge at police interviews under caution, whether at a police station or elsewhere, where they are suspected of a criminal offence. This service is provided through the Legal Aid scheme, ensuring everyone has access to expert legal representation when they need it most.
For privately funded clients, Robert offers enhanced representation with guaranteed continuity from police station through to court, providing director-level expertise throughout the entire case.
Robert Cashman is a criminal defence solicitor. All legal services are provided through Tuckers Solicitors, which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID: 127795).
Why Choose Robert Cashman?
Unmatched Experience
35 years of criminal law practice and over 21,000 cases handled means you benefit from extensive experience across every type of criminal matter.
Director-Level Expertise
Former Practice Director experience brings strategic insight and senior-level thinking to every case, ensuring the best possible outcome.
Crown Court Qualified
As a Higher Court Advocate with 5 years' experience, Robert can represent you in the Crown Court, providing seamless representation from police station to trial.
Fully Accredited
Dual accreditation as both police station representative and duty solicitor ensures you receive representation meeting the highest professional standards.
Need Expert Criminal Defence Representation?
With 35 years of experience and over 21,000 cases handled, Robert Cashman provides expert police station representation across Kent. Available 24/7 for FREE Legal Aid representation.
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