Urgent police station representation in Kent
When someone is booked in at 2 a.m. at Medway or North Kent, families want a lawyer now, not Monday morning. I work days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays, because custody doesn't wait. I don't work for the police. Tell the custody sergeant you want legal advice; my help at interview is free under legal aid and isn't means-tested.
What to do in the first ten minutes
Ask for a solicitor immediately. Don't agree to informal chats “just to sort things out” before the solicitor arrives.
Note the custody number, station name, and offence if the desk will tell you. That helps me get to you faster.
How I get instructed urgently
Custody staff contact the Defence Solicitor Call Centre. If you ask for me by name, the request comes to me. If two jobs clash and I can't get there, Tuckers Solicitors LLP can send another accredited representative.
You can also use the custody check on this site so I know you're waiting.
Voluntary interview emergencies
Sometimes police demand attendance tomorrow. If you only just received paperwork, contact me the same day so we can request disclosure and postpone if needed.
Attending rushed without advice is an emergency you can avoid.
Realistic travel times
I cover Kent police stations within about 45 minutes of Maidstone, or up to an hour each way if you don't mind waiting a bit longer for me to arrive. Travel time depends on the station and the traffic. If I can't make it, I say so. Your right is to any duty solicitor, not to wait for me specifically.
Never let delay be a reason to speak without advice.
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