Bryan Richard Cox KC
St Paul's Chambers
Criminal DefenceEmployment Law
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Leeds · North Eastern Circuit
Criminal Defence barristers in Leeds
Direct access criminal defence barristers serving Leeds and West Yorkshire. Leeds is the legal hub of Yorkshire, well served for commercial, family and personal injury work.
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2 criminal defence barristers in Leeds
David Simon Myerson KC
St Paul's Chambers
Criminal DefenceEmployment Law
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Instructing a criminal defence barrister in Leeds
You have been charged or summonsed, you face a police interview, or you want advice on plea and the likely outcome.
Many criminal matters suit direct access, but some serious or legally-aided cases still need a solicitor. A barrister will tell you honestly which route fits.
Local courts
Barristers listed here regularly appear at Leeds Combined Court Centre, Leeds Crown Court, Leeds Employment Tribunal.
What it costs
Motoring and regulatory cases are often fixed fee. More serious cases are quoted per stage.
Criminal Defence barristers in Leeds: common questions
Can I use a barrister directly for a criminal case?
For many cases, yes. Some serious or publicly-funded cases still require a solicitor; a barrister will advise you which applies.
Can a barrister help with a driving offence?
Yes. Speeding, totting-up and drink-driving cases are commonly handled on a fixed fee by direct access barristers.
What if I just need advice before a police interview?
A barrister can advise you on your position, though publicly-funded police-station representation is provided by solicitors.
In Leeds or nearby?
Tell us about your criminal defence matter.
Send a short summary and we will match you with a direct access criminal defence barrister who covers Leeds, with a fixed fee quoted in writing before anything starts.