Professional Network
UK Criminal Defence Network
A national professional network for duty solicitors, accredited police station representatives, and criminal legal aid firms. Free to join. Private and secure.
How to join
To keep the network secure and genuine, solicitors and accredited reps should use the professional pathways below — not a public telephone or SMS number.
Choose the path that fits:
- Agency cover — instruct police station agent cover
- Request representation — booked voluntary interview
- Current custody check — someone detained now
You can also join the Facebook group or visit the national directory linked below.
Why Join?
Connect with criminal defence solicitors and accredited police station reps nationwide
Find and offer urgent police station cover
Share availability, conflicts, and short-notice duty needs
Join a verified, professional-only community (no public access)
Access resources, updates, and real-time support
Free to join via the professional pathways above
This network is for professional collaboration only. Not for client enquiries. Does not affect any existing duty arrangements or firm relationships.
Built for the UK criminal defence community. Independent. Professional. Secure.