Police station representative for Gillingham and Medway
Gillingham hosts the main Medway custody suite used for many arrests across the Medway towns. If you or a family member is in custody, telephone immediately — email is not suitable for urgent attendance.
Police station representation in Gillingham
We represent people interviewed under caution and provide agent services to criminal law firms across Medway. Our focus is the police station stage: disclosure, interview fairness, and accurate records.
After interview, you may be released under investigation, bailed, or charged. We explain what each outcome means in plain English and what you should do next.
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
Medway custody — what to expect
Booking-in includes rights, risk assessment and legal advice. Always request a solicitor — it does not make you look guilty; it protects your rights.
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 — Gillingham agent cover
What does a police station rep do in Gillingham?
A police station rep attends Gillingham 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 Gillingham cover at short notice?
Yes — short-notice and urgent Gillingham cover is accepted. Send your instruction sheet by email or call 01732 247427. We confirm acceptance immediately and attend within available response times.
Is Gillingham 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.