What We Do
Expert police station representation and criminal defence services across Kent
Police Station Representation
We provide expert legal representation at police stations across Kent, available during extended hours. Whether you've been arrested or invited for a voluntary interview, we're here to protect your rights and provide expert legal advice.
- Available during extended hours across all Kent police stations
- Expert advice during police interviews
- Protection of your legal rights under PACE 1984
- FREE under Legal Aid - not means-tested
Voluntary Interviews
If the police ask you to attend a voluntary interview, you have the right to legal representation. We provide expert advice and representation for voluntary interviews, helping you understand your rights and the potential consequences.
- Pre-interview consultation and advice
- Full representation during the interview
- Post-interview guidance and support
Legal Aid & Private Representation
We provide both Legal Aid (free) and private representation services. Legal Aid is available to everyone at the police station, while private representation offers, where possible, representation by Robert Cashman and an enhanced private service. If Robert cannot attend, Tuckers Solicitors LLP will arrange an alternative suitably qualified representative.
- Free Legal Aid representation available to all
- Private representation — Where possible, you may be represented by Robert Cashman, subject to availability and conflicts. If Robert cannot attend, Tuckers Solicitors LLP will arrange an alternative suitably qualified representative.
- Transparent fixed-fee packages available
Extended hours emergency service
We understand that arrests and police interviews can happen at any time. That's why we provide extended hours legal advice — if detained, ask custody staff to contact a solicitor across all Kent police stations.
- Extended hours service across Kent
- Rapid response to police station calls
- Coverage of all Kent police stations
- Extended hours including weekends and bank holidays
Our Coverage
We provide police station representation across all of Kent, including:
East Kent
- Canterbury
- Folkestone
- Dover
- Margate
West Kent
- Tonbridge
- Maidstone (VAI only — custody closed)
- Sevenoaks
- Tunbridge Wells
North Kent
- Medway
- Gravesend (North Kent custody)
- Sittingbourne
- Ashford
- Swanley (VAI / local cover — not a custody suite)
- Bluewater (local cover — not a custody suite; nearest North Kent / Dartford area)
- Coldharbour (VAI / local cover — not a custody suite)
Agent Cover for Law Firms
For agency work, Robert Cashman attends police stations anywhere within about 45 minutes of Maidstone. Detailed attendance notes, competitive fixed rates, and expert representation for instructing firms.
- Detailed attendance notes and case reports
- Competitive fixed rates
- 30+ years experience & 21,000+ cases
- Trusted by law firms nationwide
Need Help Now?
We're available during extended hours to provide expert legal representation
Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor — The DSCC have our details