Last updated: 2026-06-06
Police Station Solicitor
A police station solicitor is a qualified criminal defence lawyer accredited to advise and represent clients in custody and at voluntary interviews. In Kent, Robert Cashman provides solicitor-led attendance at custody suites and scheduled voluntary interviews.
What a solicitor does at the station
- Advises on PACE rights, disclosure, and interview strategy.
- Represents the client during interview under caution.
- Challenges unlawful detention or procedural breaches where appropriate.
- Advises on bail, release under investigation, and next steps.
Legal Aid at the police station
Advice at the police station under the Legal Aid scheme is typically free to the client in that context. Eligibility follows LAA rules. Read our Kent free-advice guide.
For law firms
Police Station Agent also provides agency cover for criminal defence firms — police station attendance at 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.
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