CJH Solicitors

read moreEstablished in 2001, CJH Solicitors has a dedicated team of experienced lawyers and staff who provide the highest quality legal defence at all levels of the criminal justice system. Wherever we look after your interests - from the police station to the Supreme Court - our attention to detail is second to none. We take huge pride in achieving the best possible outcome for all our clients. The partners of CJH Solicitors give the highest priority to the health and safety of clients and staff. Because of this the office is only open to visitors by prior appointment until further notice.

read moreWe have a contract with the Legal Aid Agency to provide publicly funded criminal defence legal services. Everybody is eligible for Legal Aid automatically if attending a police station, whether as a volunteer or under arrest. Should a case go to court an application for Legal Aid will need to be made unless paying for advice and representation privately. There are two parts to every application for Legal Aid. The interests of justice test determines whether there is a good reason for public funding to be granted in all the circumstances of the case.

read moreFounding partner, Crown Court Advocate and Duty Solicitor, Chris was admitted as a solicitor in 1987. A determined advocate with a wealth of experience, Chris represents clients in relation to all types of cases at every level of the criminal justice system. He rightly prides himself on the depth of his legal knowledge and its practical application to achieving the best outcomes. Partner and Duty Solicitor, Peter was admitted as a solicitor in 1990. A former legal adviser and manager in the Magistrates' Courts service, Peter also has extensive experience of all types of criminal cases encountered in private practice.

read moreAsked to attend a police station on a voluntary basis? You are entitled to have your rights protected through legal representation and the government will pay, automatically, for the services of CJH Solicitors. Make sure the police are told you want us to represent you as soon as they speak to you. Legal representation while an offence is being investigated is not just about whether it is in your best interests to answer questions or exercise the right not to do so. We make sure the police do not detain you longer than necessary and perform their duties properly by investigating any aspect of the case that suggests you have done nothing wrong.