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Legal Advice at Medway Custody in Kent

Legal advice at Medway custody suite in Kent
Robert Cashman
12 June 2026
Police Station Advice

Introduction

If you or someone you know is detained at Medway custody suite — serving Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and the wider Medway area — you are entitled to free legal advice at the police station. This guide explains what happens after arrest and how to request Robert Cashman through Tuckers Solicitors LLP.

Police Station Agent is a private defence website operated by Robert Cashman — NOT Kent Police. Legal services are delivered through Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).

Legal advice at Medway custody suite in Kent
Legal advice at Medway custody suite in Kent

Key takeaways

  • Medway custody serves Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and surrounding areas.
  • Free legal advice is available for most detainees being interviewed.
  • Ask custody staff to contact a solicitor or call 01732 247427.
  • Robert Cashman attends across all Kent custody suites, including Medway.

Medway custody suite

Medway custody suite handles arrests from Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and the Medway towns. When someone is booked in, the custody officer should explain PACE rights including the right to free legal advice. See Medway cover page and Medway area hub.

What happens after arrest

After arrest, the detainee is booked in, a custody record is created, and detention reviews should occur at prescribed intervals. Before any interview under caution, the detainee may request a duty solicitor. See Kent custody after arrest.

Your right to a solicitor

PACE section 58 gives detainees the right to consult a solicitor privately. Your solicitor is independent of the police. See your rights in custody and PACE Code C.

Voluntary interviews in Medway

Voluntary interviews under caution are also held at stations across Medway. You are entitled to free legal advice. See voluntary interview advice.

Kent-wide attendance

Robert Cashman attends custody suites and voluntary interviews across Kent — Medway, North Kent (Gravesend), Tonbridge, Canterbury and others — subject to availability. See all locations.

Further information for detainees and family

If you or someone you know faces police station attendance in Kent, remember that legal advice at the police station is free for most people being interviewed. You do not have to answer police questions without advice. A solicitor is independent of the police and bound by confidentiality.

Immediate family may help arrange a solicitor when someone is in current custody, subject to the detainee confirming they want legal advice. Call 01732 247427 or text 07535 494446. Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor. Attendance is subject to availability.

See your rights in custody, someone in custody now, and free police station advice in Kent.

Related guides in Kent

Conclusion

If you face Medway custody or a voluntary interview in the Medway area, ask for legal advice before answering police questions. Call 01732 247427 or text 07535 494446. Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor.

Sources

  • Medway cover (Police Station Agent)
  • Medway area hub (Police Station Agent)
  • General information only — not legal advice about any individual case. Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is legal advice free at Medway custody?

    Yes — legal advice under the duty solicitor scheme is free for most detainees being interviewed at the police station.

    Can family help arrange a solicitor at Medway?

    Immediate family may contact us when someone is in current custody, subject to the detainee confirming they want legal advice.

    Do you only cover Medway?

    No. Robert Cashman attends across Kent, with regular attendance at Medway, North Kent (Gravesend), and Tonbridge among other stations.

    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).

    Free legal advice at Kent police stations

    Robert Cashman is a qualified criminal solicitor and accredited duty solicitor. Legal services at the police station are provided through Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). This is a private defence website — NOT Kent Police.

    If you or someone you know faces arrest, custody, or a voluntary interview under caution at a Kent police station, you may be entitled to free legal advice. Robert Cashman attends custody suites and voluntary interviews across Kent — including North Kent (Gravesend), Tonbridge, Medway, Maidstone, Canterbury and other stations — subject to availability.

    For someone in current custody or a booked voluntary interview at a Kent station. Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor — the DSCC have our details.