Introduction
When you ask for legal advice at a Kent police station, a duty solicitor or accredited police station representative attends on your behalf. This guide explains who may attend, how they are independent of the police, and what they do during custody or a voluntary interview.
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).
Key takeaways
- Legal advice at the police station is provided by a duty solicitor or accredited representative.
- Your adviser is independent of the police and bound by confidentiality.
- They can review disclosure, advise privately, and attend interview with you.
- Robert Cashman attends as a qualified solicitor through Tuckers Solicitors LLP.
Duty solicitor scheme
The duty solicitor scheme provides free legal advice at the police station for most people being interviewed. When you request a solicitor, the Defence Solicitor Call Centre (DSCC) or custody staff arranges attendance. You may request a specific duty solicitor where the scheme allows.
What your adviser does
Your solicitor or representative will:
- Confirm your identity with custody staff
- Seek disclosure from the investigating officer
- Meet you in private to discuss the allegation and your account
- Advise on interview strategy — answering questions, no comment, or prepared statement
- Attend the interview under caution with you
- Explain the outcome and next steps
Independence from the police
Your solicitor is not part of the police. They work for you (or the firm instructed on your behalf). Anything you say in your private consultation is confidential. The police cannot direct your solicitor or tell them what advice to give.
See your rights in custody and PACE Code C explained.
Qualified solicitor attendance
Police station work may be undertaken by accredited representatives or qualified solicitors. Robert Cashman attends as a qualified solicitor through Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795), covering Kent custody suites and voluntary interviews.
Kent-wide cover
Attendance is available across Kent — Medway, North Kent (Gravesend), Tonbridge, Canterbury, Folkestone and other stations — subject to availability. See all locations and police station directory.
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.
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Need legal advice at a Kent police station?
Call 01732 247427 for current custody or a booked voluntary interview. If you cannot call, text 07535 494446.
Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor — the DSCC have our details. Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).
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Conclusion
If you need legal advice at a Kent police station, ask custody staff to contact a solicitor or call 01732 247427. Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor.
Sources
- GOV.UK — If you're arrested: your rights
- PACE 1984, section 58 — right to legal advice
- SRA register — search for Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID 127795)
General information only — not legal advice about any individual case. Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).