Private defence solicitor website — NOT Kent Police or any police force. Immediate custody & booked VAI only — immediate family may instruct; not past arrests or general advice.
Immediate family (parent, spouse or partner, child, or sibling) may contact a solicitor when someone is in current police custody in Kent. Friends cannot instruct on someone else's behalf.
The detainee must confirm they want the solicitor when contacted — PACE Code C. We do not provide status updates or help with arrests from yesterday or missing-person enquiries.
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Legal Disclaimer
This article is general information only. If you are detained, ask custody staff to contact a solicitor. Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).
I am a qualified Police Station Duty Solicitor, not an agency or unregulated representative. With Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal) and over 35 years of experience, I provide expert representation across all Kent custody suites.
As an Accredited Duty Solicitor, I ensure your rights are protected under PACE 1984. My service covers Medway, Maidstone, Canterbury, Gravesend, and all Kent police stations.
SMS is for police station attendance in advance only (not court hearings).
Call 01732 247427 - Available from 9am to late, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.