Criminal Defence

JMW Solicitors has been practising Crime in central Manchester longer than any other firm; we have a long tradition of providing first-class advice and representation to the private client who, whether by accident or design, might have found himself in difficulty, whether as the subject of a criminal investigation seeking guidance as to his position or as a defendant in criminal proceedings requiring vigorous representation. We recognise the personal difficulty that being the focus of a criminal investigation can entail and we have an established track record not only of providing first-class, incisive advice and robust representation but also of enabling our private clients to feel that we are sharing the burden with them. We can, in appropriate cases, deal discreetly and maturely with the broadcast and print media on our client's behalf.

The firm's expertise has been recognised over several years by Chambers 'Guide to the Legal Profession' as a 'Band 1' firm within the North West region; Chambers' 2008 edition acknowledged the provision to our clients of 'a full-service criminal defence practice having renowned specialisms that run deep'. The team's head, founder partner Peter Grogan has, similarly, been recognised over many years as a 'leading individual' being credited, in the 2008 edition, as having 'great mental acuity.'

We have vast experience of the following types of case (this list is not exhaustive):

• police interviews

• police station attendances

• Police and Criminal Evidence Act procedures

• Theft Act cases

• Offences against the Person Act cases

• Drugs cases

• Proceeds of Crime Act cases

• Sexual cases

• Indecent image cases

• Bail applications and associated issues

• seizure and retention of property

• Extradition cases

• VHCC cases

• Intellectual property cases

We are members of the exclusive VHCC (Crime) Panel, following a recent competitive tendering procedure and are able, in appropriate cases, to undertake work on a publicly-funded basis.

      
For an initial consultation without obligation, please contact Peter Grogan or Isaac Mirza on 0845 2419107 or via our online enquiry form. Emergencies please contact 0845 2419107.