Criminal Law

Our specialist lawyers are both well-liked and respected by our clients and those in the legal profession. This is because our services extend beyond legal advice. We are passionately committed to all our clients, and all their cases.

At JFH Crime, our criminal law team take the time to get to know the people involved, ensuring that we give the right level of support and assistance for each individual. We understand that this is your case, and we will work with you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Our criminal lawyers will be by your side at:

The police station

Our work starts at the beginning of your case. If you are arrested, or you are asked to attend an interview under caution, then you should have a solicitor with you at the police station. It is free for everyone, no matter what your income.

You can read more about why you should have a solicitor in your interview in our dedicated blog.

Magistrates Court

If you are charged with an offence, or summoned to attend court, you will appear in your local magistrates’ court first of all. We are regularly at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court, Westminster Magistrates Court (where we also do extradition work), Willesden Magistrates Court and City of London Magistrates Court. However, we often travel further afield, all over London and beyond.

Legal aid is available for many cases that are heard in the Magistrates Court. Whether or not you get legal aid will depend on the seriousness of the charge, and your financial means.

Crown Court

More serious cases will be sent to the Crown Court. In some circumstances you can choose to have your case dealt with at a Crown Court. We are often to be found at Wood Green Crown Court, Southwark Crown Court, Harrow Crown Court and the Central Criminal Court, better known as The Old Bailey.

Any case that is heard in the Crown Court will be serious enough to get legal aid. Means testing in the Crown Court is more complicated, but is usually available, although you may have to pay a contribution.

If you are not eligible for legal aid, we can offer competitive private fees.

Our specialist team:

Our specialist criminal lawyers have expertise in the laws surrounding:

• Serious and Organised Crime
• Grievous bodily harm (GBH), violent disorder and other public order offences
• Armed robbery
• Firearms offences
• Aggravated burglary
• Rape and other serious sexual offences
• People trafficking
• Drug offences

• Financial offences and fraud
• Death by dangerous driving
• Benefit fraud
• Theft/handling stolen goods
• Burglary
• GBH, ABH and common assault
• Minor sexual assaults
• Public order offences, such as affray or threatening words/behaviour

Whatever your case, we’d be happy to offer our services to you.

If you want to discuss any aspect of a criminal case, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. As one of the top criminal law firms in London, we have built a reputation for dedication, integrity, and tenacious advocacy, and will make it our mission to help you achieve your desired outcomes.