What this service is — and is not
Criminal defence solicitors for interviews under caution. We are not the police.
This service IS for
- People in police custody being interviewed under caution
- People attending a voluntary interview under caution
- A family member or representative acting on their behalf to obtain a solicitor
This service is NOT for
- Contacting a police officer or police station
- Asking what has happened to someone in custody
- Updates about a case or investigation
- Reporting a crime or general police enquiries
For those matters, contact your local police force directly.
Police Station Solicitor — Interviews Under Caution Only
This service is strictly for individuals who require a criminal defence solicitor for a police interview under caution, either:
- In police custody, or
- Attending a voluntary interview under caution.
This includes:
- The individual being interviewed, or
- A family member or representative acting on their behalf to obtain a solicitor.
We provide legal advice and representation during police interviews.
Do NOT use this service for:
- Contacting a police officer or police station
- Asking what has happened to someone in custody
- Getting updates about a case or investigation
- Reporting a crime or providing information to the police
- General police enquiries of any kind
We cannot assist with these matters. Contact your local police force directly (101 non-emergency, 999 emergency).
Who provides the legal service
If you contact us via this website, you are contacting Robert Cashman in his capacity as a solicitor at Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Any Legal Aid or private retainer is with Tuckers Solicitors LLP. This website is operated by Defence Legal Services Ltd t/a Police Station Agent and provides general information; it does not itself provide legal services.
What is your situation?
We provide legal representation for interviews under caution only. Please confirm your situation so we can show you the right next step.
Select an option above to see how to reach a solicitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about what this service does and does not do.
Do I need a solicitor at a police interview?
Yes. Any police interview under caution — whether in custody or voluntary — can be used as evidence against you. You have a right to free, independent legal advice under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Always speak to a solicitor before answering questions.
Can a family member instruct a solicitor?
Yes. A family member, partner, or authorised representative can contact a solicitor on behalf of someone in custody or attending a voluntary interview. The custody officer must then inform the detainee that legal representation has been arranged.
Can you contact the police for me?
No. We are a firm of independent criminal defence solicitors, not the police. We cannot contact officers, custody suites, or investigators on your behalf. To contact the police, call 101 for non-emergency matters or 999 in an emergency.
Can you tell me what happened to someone in custody?
No. We do not hold information about other firms' clients, and even where we represent a person, all communications are protected by legal professional privilege. To enquire about a detainee, you must contact the police station holding them directly.
Do you provide agent cover for solicitors?
Yes. We provide reliable police station agent cover for criminal defence firms across Kent — covering custody attendances, voluntary interviews, and urgent short-notice instructions. Detailed attendance notes are provided after every job.