Can We Help You?

Before You Proceed

• Immediate custody only: We handle current custody or booked voluntary interviews, not arrests from yesterday or general enquiries. We can only act if instructed by the detainee directly, or by immediate family only (parent, spouse/partner, child, or sibling, not friends) ^[1].
• Existing Representation: We can't obtain information from the police if the detainee has already instructed another solicitor or requested the Duty Solicitor. The police won't discuss the case with uninstructed parties ^[2].
• Juveniles (Under 18): We can accept instructions from an Appropriate Adult (parent/guardian), but the juvenile must agree to the legal representation ^[3].
• Confidentiality: All communications are confidential. Communications made to get legal advice may also be protected by legal professional privilege ^[4].

  What we CAN do: We'll speak to you in private. The police aren't permitted to listen to our legal consultation or read our notes.

  What we CANNOT do: We can't share information with your family, friends, or employer without your express permission. We can't confirm to a caller that you're in custody unless you specifically authorise us to do so. Friends can't instruct us. Immediate family only.

  Limited Information: Please be aware that we typically receive very limited information about the allegation until we arrive at the police station. Even then, we can only disclose full details to family or friends if the client explicitly authorises us to do so.

• No Speculative Enquiries: We can't make speculative calls to police stations to "check" on people without a valid instruction ^[5].