Police station representative for Deal and the Dover district
Deal, Walmer and the Dover district are policed as part of East Kent. If you are arrested or invited for interview, the venue may be Dover police station for voluntary work or a custody suite elsewhere depending on circumstances.
Police station representation in Deal
We advise clients across East Kent including Dover, Deal and Folkestone. Dover is commonly used for voluntary interviews; serious detentions may be routed to a 24-hour suite such as Folkestone or Canterbury depending on operational practice.
Call us with your interview letter or custody details. We will obtain disclosure, advise you privately, and represent you in the interview.
Free independent legal advice at the police station stage (Legal Aid) for qualifying interviews
Extended hours availability across Kent
Qualified solicitor — accredited duty solicitor
Detailed attendance notes for instructing firms
Interview venues near Deal
Do not attend a voluntary interview without a solicitor. The police interview is under caution and can produce evidence used at court.
Why instruct us
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). This site is operated by Defence Legal Services Ltd t/a Police Station Agent and provides general information; it does not itself provide legal services. If you need advice on your case, telephone us or instruct a solicitor.
- •Kent-focused police station work — not a national call centre
- •Higher rights advocate — continuity through the Crown Court where needed
- •Agent cover for criminal law firms across Kent
Common questions — Deal agent cover
What does a police station rep do in Deal?
A police station rep attends Deal custody on your firm's behalf, advises the suspect under PACE 1984, sits in on interviews, and produces a detailed attendance note for your file. Used by criminal defence firms across Kent for cover when the duty solicitor is unavailable or when capacity is stretched.
Can I instruct Deal cover at short notice?
Yes — short-notice and urgent Deal cover is accepted. Send your instruction sheet by email or call 01732 247427. We confirm acceptance immediately and attend within available response times.
Is Deal cover provided by a qualified solicitor?
Yes. Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor — not an unqualified accreditation-holder. Continuity through Crown Court is available where required.