Charles Isaac Sherrard KC
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London · South Eastern Circuit
Criminal Defence barristers in London
Direct access criminal defence barristers serving London and Greater London. London has the deepest pool of specialist barristers in the country, covering every area of law and every level of court.
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2 criminal defence barristers in London
Jern-Fei Ng KC
7 Bedford Row Chambers
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Instructing a criminal defence barrister in London
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 Royal Courts of Justice, Central Family Court, London Central Employment Tribunal, Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).
What it costs
Motoring and regulatory cases are often fixed fee. More serious cases are quoted per stage.
Criminal Defence barristers in London: 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 London 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 London, with a fixed fee quoted in writing before anything starts.