For criminal defence firms
Police station agency cover for criminal defence firms
Reliable police station attendance across Kent and locations within the stated service radius of Maidstone, subject to availability, conflicts and formal acceptance of instructions.
Solicitor and law-firm instructions — use the form below or Contact pathways. Telephone and SMS are not published as digits on this page. Not a public legal advice line.
Agency services
- Custody attendances
- Voluntary interviews
- Police station interviews under caution
- Pre-interview consultation
- Disclosure review
- Attendance notes
- Post-attendance reporting
- Bail and release information where within the agreed instruction
- Prison suspect interviews where offered
- Geographic coverage within about 45 minutes of Maidstone
- Availability subject to confirmation
- Conflicts and professional obligations
We do not claim guaranteed attendance or response times. Attendance is subject to confirmation. One-off court representation is not offered.
Professional credentials
Robert Cashman — solicitor; accredited duty solicitor; Higher Rights of Audience (Higher Court Advocate); practising since 2001. Legal services are provided through Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Defence Legal Services Ltd t/a Police Station Agent operates this website and agency arrangements; it does not itself provide reserved legal services.
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Independent criminal defence solicitor for custody or a booked voluntary interview — not Kent Police. Solicitor telephone is not listed publicly — use Contact pathways; for current custody it appears only after qualification.
About Robert Cashman
Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor with 30+ years experience in police station representation. He has handled over 21,000 cases and is a Higher Court Advocate qualified to practice in the Crown Court.
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and operates under SRA standards and the Legal Aid Agency regulations.
This service operates in England & Wales under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), PACE Code C (detention, treatment and questioning), and Legal Aid Agency regulations.
Regulatory Framework
This service operates under:
- Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) - Primary legislation governing police powers and procedures
- PACE Code C - Code of Practice for the Detention, Treatment and Questioning of Persons by Police Officers
- Legal Aid Agency regulations - Framework for free legal advice at police stations
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards - Professional conduct and quality standards
- Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor regulated by the SRA.
Important Information
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor. This website provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. While every care is taken to keep information accurate, errors may occur — please contact us to report a content error. You should seek specific legal advice for your situation.
This service is not suitable for:
- One-off court representation (we focus exclusively on police station work)
- Members of the public seeking free general legal advice by telephone