We are criminal defence solicitors representing clients across Stafford, Birmingham
and the wider West Midlands.
If you have been arrested, invited for a police interview or require urgent legal advice, our team is available 24 hours a day to assist you.
We provide immediate representation at police stations and courts, ensuring your rights are protected from the outset.
24 Hour Police Station Representation
We provide 24 hour legal advice and representation at police stations across Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
If you are contacted by the police, you have the right to free legal advice. We can attend immediately and support you before and during any interview.
0800 9494 667
CRIMINAL DEFENCE
OUR CRIMINAL DEFENCE SERVICES
– Corresponding with authorities and third parties on your behalf
– Arranging and attending interviews
– Preparing your defence from the earliest possible stage
– Ensuring the authorities properly & impartially investigate matters
– Assisting in ensuring a prompt investigation
– Applying for bail
– Challenging a restraint order
– Assessing evidence & any defence to sensibly advise on the best options
– Acting for individuals affected by cash forfeiture or a financial restraint
– Preparing dismissal applications
– Negotiating with the authorities
– Aiming to obtain the minimal penalty for guilty plea matters
– Preparing detailed & supported mitigation on your behalf
– Identifying and dealing with defence witnesses
– Instructing a range of experts to support your defence where required
– Preparing for trial
– Advocacy in all Courts
– Advising and representing on appeals
– POCA and ancillary matters
The team at KMC Legal and Finance has seen great success with high acquittal levels and significant reductions as to the penalties our clients have faced. Listed below are examples of the areas that the Criminal Defence team can support you with:
· Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBOs)
· Assaults
· Benefit Fraud
· Breach of Court Orders
· Breaches of Local Authority Licences
· Conspiracy Offences
· Criminal Damage
· Dangerous Dogs
· Dishonesty
· Domestic Violence
· Drug Offences, including high profile and high value conspiracies
· Drunk and Disorderly
· EncroChat Cases
· Enforcement Matters
· Evasion of Duty
· False Imprisonment
· Fraud
· Fraudulent Trading
· General Crime Assaults
· Harassment
· Historic Sex Offences
· Identity Theft
· Illegal Money Lending and Mis-Selling Offences
· Insider Trading
· Manslaughter
· Money Laundering
· Motoring Burglary
· Murder
· Perverting the Course of Justice
· Possession of Weapons/Firearms
· Public Disorder
· Public Order Offences
· RSPCA Animal Cruelty Offences
· Road Traffic Offences
· Serious Fraud/Dishonesty Offences
· Sexual Assaults
· Terrorism
· Theft from Employer
· Theft/Handling Stolen Goods
· Wounding
Having KMC Legal by my side made all the difference. Their advice and representation gave me real confidence throughout
Taken from a Client Review
Our team has decades of success dealing with the most complex of criminal matters
If you or your business is confronted with a criminal investigation of any nature, requested to attend the police station, or you are already subject to a prosecution in the court system, do not hesitate to contact us today for legal representation
We have represented clients based all over the world
We cover cases across the country, with cases in Cheshire, Essex, Greater London, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands running at all times. We also currently represent clients outside of the UK.
At KMC Legal & Finance, we have a specialist team of experienced criminal defence practitioners
The team is headed by an approved criminal case supervisor under the Legal Aid Agency scheme, who is responsible for overseeing the preparation of the department’s cases. In addition, we have a team of solicitors and caseworkers who are used to dealing with the largest fraud cases and most serious criminal offences.
We are well experienced in dealing with:
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
Terrorism Police Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
National Crime Agency (NCA)
County Councils & Trading Standards Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
Royal Mail Environmental Agency
Younger suspects
Serious Crime offences
Regulatory offences
Youth Crime
Our team specialise in pre-charge defence
We have vast experience in defending high value and high profile cases and preventing our clients from distress of being charged with a criminal offence. We will be able to guide you through initial investigations and interviews all the way through to court hearings should the case progress.
Helping you navigate all aspects of investigations
Our team has an appreciation for ancillary matters which can cause added concern for those subject to criminal proceedings. We have expertise in immigration, employment, prison law, finance and managing the media. We are experienced in matters which require significant ancillary work, in particular managing the press, contracts and sponsors throughout the investigation period, to include high profile celebrities.
You are all very professional and clearly amazing at what you do but you also make people feel comfortable and are very approachable and kind which is more important than anything.
Taken from a Client Review
how we can help
Our Team
Our team of carefully selected Solicitors have the expertise to act for you with the utmost skill, providing the highest quality of legal representation while supporting you compassionately, through what is without a doubt one of the most stressful times of your lives.Your choice of representation may be the most important decision of your life, and in many cases it affects those around you including your family. We understand the impact a conviction will have on any individual and we strive to maintain the best possible outcome for all clients.
Ongoing Communication
If you are aware that a complaint has been made against you or that the police want to speak to you, we can help to ensure that the matter is dealt with in the best possible way. We can handle the burden for you by talking to the authorities on your behalf and making arrangements for you, minimising the stress of a pending arrest.
Police Station Representation
We can represent you at the police station upon arrest or voluntary interview. If you have already attended the police station and have been charged with a criminal offence, you have a choice of representation following charge, even if you had a solicitor present during the interview process.
Funding
KMC Legal & Finance will seek to assist with obtaining funding on your behalf, Legal Aid assistance is available for most criminal matters, including some driving offences.
Our Dedicated Magistrates' Court Team
We have infinite experience of all cases which may come before the Magistrates’ Courts. We are here to lead you through process, with detailed preparation work and the best representation at court.
Your Defence
Our highly skilled team have hand-picked numerous Barristers and independent experts who can support a range of defences and ensure that each client has a bespoke team to suit the requirements of their case.
We represent clients across Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham and Wolverhampton, as well as throughout Staffordshire and the wider West Midlands.