Court Defence
Representation for criminal court hearings, trials, sentencing, and appeal proceedings.
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Crime Solicitors
SPECIALIST CRIMINAL LAW SERVICES
Expert criminal defence, available when you need it
We are expert crime and defence solicitors, here to defend your rights and protect your future from the moment you need us, from your first police interview through to court hearings.
Fosters Solicitors’ crime team is ranked Top Tier by the Legal 500 UK for General Crime and Fraud. Available when you need us, we defend clients through police interviews, court proceedings, fraud investigations, and regulatory matters.
Available when you need us
Arrest advice and police interview support when it matters most.
Legal 500 Top Tier
Ranked for General Crime and Fraud by the Legal 500 UK, with Leading Partners.
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Areas We Cover
Our Crime team handles the full range of criminal defence matters, from police station advice to fraud and regulatory prosecutions.
Fraud Defence
Advice and defence representation for fraud investigations, allegations, and proceedings.
Police Interviews
Immediate legal advice before and during police interviews under caution.
Regulatory Defence
Defence support for regulatory investigations, enforcement action, and professional allegations.
Youth Court
Sensitive representation for young people facing police or Youth Court proceedings.
SPECIALIST CRIMINAL LAW SERVICES
Available from arrest through to verdict
Our Crime team is available around the clock, attending police interviews and representing you in youth court, magistrates’ court and Crown Court. Early legal advice protects your position from the start.
Solicitor-Advocate Damien Moore leads our Crown Court advocacy service, providing continuity of representation from police station to trial.
Police station representation
You have the right to legal advice at the police station. We attend any time of day or night, advising you before and during interview under caution.
Complex fraud defence
From large-scale fraud to cryptocurrency offences, our experts have handled significant national cases. We advise from the investigation stage, through to Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings (where the court can seek to recover money linked to offences) proceedings and trial.
Regulatory investigations and prosecutions
We represent businesses and individuals under investigation for regulatory breaches, including environmental offences, health and safety failures, and Trading Standards allegations, through to any court proceedings.
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WHY CHOOSE FOSTERS SOLICITORS
Accredited crime and fraud defence specialists
Fosters Solicitors specialises in criminal defence and fraud. Ranked Top Tier by the Legal 500 UK for General Crime and Fraud, with Damien Moore and Chris Brown recognised as Leading Partners. Our team holds Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation.
Legal 500 Top Tier
Ranked Top Tier by the Legal 500 UK for both General Crime and Fraud.
Law Society Accredited
Damien Moore, Chris Brown and Natasha Baker hold Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation.
Crown Court Advocacy
Solicitor-Advocate Damien Moore provides in-house Crown Court representation, with continuity from arrest to trial.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Tell the police you want Fosters Solicitors. You have the right to free legal advice, and you should not answer questions until you’ve spoken to us. We’ll be contacted and will attend to advise and support you through your interview and any subsequent proceedings.
You’ll be interviewed under caution about the allegation. You have the right to legal advice before and during the interview. We advise whether to answer questions or exercise your right to silence, and we’ll be present throughout. The interview is recorded and can be used in evidence, which is why having representation before you speak is so important.
Yes. You have the right to free legal advice if arrested or invited to a police station for a voluntary interview. Ask for Fosters Solicitors and we’ll arrange representation. There is no obligation to continue using our services afterwards.
Magistrates’ court handles less serious offences and preliminary hearings for more serious cases. Crown Court handles serious criminal offences and trials, where you have the right to trial by jury. Cases are sent to Crown Court by magistrates when the offence is serious enough to require it. We represent you in both.
You should only decide after taking full legal advice on the evidence and likely outcomes. Pleading guilty means the court proceeds to sentencing and may result in a reduced sentence, but you’ll have a criminal record. Pleading not guilty means the prosecution must prove the case beyond reasonable doubt at trial. We assess the evidence and advise you on your realistic options before you make any decision.
Yes. Our team is ranked Top Tier by The Legal 500 for Fraud as well as General Crime. We have handled cases from multi-million pound frauds to cryptocurrency hacking offences, including complex national cases. We advise at every stage: from investigation through interviews to court proceedings, including Proceeds of Crime Act procedures such as Confiscation and Restraint Orders.
A criminal conviction can affect employment, travel, insurance, and professional licences. Some convictions become spent after a set period under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, meaning you do not have to declare them in most circumstances. We advise on the specific consequences you face and how to minimise long-term impact from the outset of your case.
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Our team of crime solicitors is comprised of compassionate and skilled legal professionals dedicated to supporting you through the most sensitive and personal legal matters.
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