Criminal Defence

DJMS has its own in-house advocacy team of experienced solicitors and lawyers, many with higher rights of audience. This allows clients the choice of direct access to advocates in criminal cases at all levels, ensuring early involvement in proceedings and providing continuity of representation throughout.

Our solicitors have represented clients across the full spectrum of criminal law cases, achieving an impressive success rate. Our award-winning team act for over 15,000 clients a year, and the firm is instructed by an impressive array of clients including public figures, high net worth individuals, business directors, government departments and corporate organisations.

Our solicitors appear daily in the Police Stations, Magistrates’ Courts, Crown Courts and Youth Courts, and their experience means that each case is dealt with the exceptional skill and competence. Known as the premier criminal defence firm, our lawyers defend more suspects in police custody than any other law firm in England and Wales. The firm is known for its strategic expertise, outstanding client service, discretion and above all ensuring the best interests of our clients.

DJMS’ expert representation and advocacy services include the following: