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Crime | UK

East Anglia

Our Crime sections focus on the representation of individuals during criminal investigations and prosecution for serious charges such as those concerning the illegal drugs trade, assault, sexual offences, terrorism and homicide. It covers work at all levels, from initial police dealings and high street advisory matters all the way to the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. We take into account both privately and publicly funded work. Criminal matters related to fraud, money laundering and bribery are all reviewed separately in our Financial Crime sections.

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Band 1

  1. Jerman, Samuels and Pearson Solicitors LLP
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    Jerman, Samuels and Pearson Solicitors LLP
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jerman, Samuels and Pearson Solicitors (JSP) operates a specialist criminal law practice in Essex, with locations in Southend, Braintree and Benfleet. The team represents clients at the police station all the way up to the higher levels of court in a range of serious criminal matters, from motoring offences through to murder, rape and drug trafficking. It also advises those accused of fraud and conspiracy. The firm accepts both legal aid and private instructions.
  2. Sternberg Reed LLP
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    Sternberg Reed LLP
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sternberg Reed runs a highly regarded criminal law practice from its base in Romford and also has offices in Barking and Grays. The team undertakes private instructions as well as legal aid cases, assisting clients accused of serious charges such as murder, sexual assault and child cruelty. The team also offers significant expertise in drug-related matters and fraud cases, with notable experience in cross-border work.
  3. Hunt & Coombs Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Birketts LLP
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    Birketts LLP
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Birketts is a leading firm in East Anglia that provides criminal defence from both its Norwich and Ipswich locations. The team takes private instructions on matters ranging from motoring offences through to complex cases of assault, theft and drugs conspiracy. The group has a number of qualified barristers in its ranks.
  2. Levy & Co
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Paul Robinson Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Barricella Hughes Marchant Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 3
  2. Belmores
    Crime
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Breydons Solicitors
    Crime
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Metcalfe Copeman & Pettefar
    Crime
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Taylor Haldane Barlex
    Crime
    2025 | Band 3