Business Details
43 Years
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Emergency
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24/7 Criminal Defence Solicitors
Tuckers Solicitors are the UK's leading criminal defence law firm, established in 1983. With over 150 lawyers and offices across Greater London, Greater Manchester, Kent, Merseyside, Midlands, Sussex, Staffordshire, and Yorkshire, we provide 24/7 legal representation and advice. Our expertise spans criminal law, civil liberties, regulatory proceedings, and specialist areas including fraud, extradition, and human rights. We serve over 11,000 clients annually, including public figures, high net worth individuals, and corporate organisations.Our team includes Police Station Accredited Representatives, in-house barristers, and advocates with unparalleled experience in police stations, magistrates courts, and crown courts nationwide. We are committed to defending fundamental human rights and have received numerous accolades, including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year and Law Society's Solicitor of the Year awards. Our Justice Ambassadors programme supports future legal professionals, while our Equality & Diversity Policy guides all business relationships.
Services
Criminal Defence
Prison Law
Immigration
Terrorism Cases
Private Client Representation
Extradition Law
Civil Liberties
Regulatory Proceedings
Police Station Advice
Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent legal needs
- Our team includes former criminal law association chairs and award-winning solicitors
- We handle over 11,000 cases annually across all UK police stations and courts
- Specialist departments for fraud, extradition, and high-net-worth individuals
- Recognised leaders in civil liberties and human rights legal cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Companies House
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides expert legal representation at all stages of the justice process. We specialise in police station advice, magistrates court hearings, and crown court trials. Our team handles complex cases involving fraud, terrorism, and extradition. With 24/7 availability, we ensure immediate assistance for clients facing criminal investigations or prosecutions.
Private Client Department
This dedicated department represents high net worth individuals requiring discreet legal support. Services include pre-interview advice, police station representation, and court proceedings. Available 24/7 via direct contact numbers, we provide tailored strategies for clients needing specialist criminal defence outside legal aid frameworks.
Prison Law
Our prison law specialists handle cases involving prisoner rights, disciplinary proceedings, and parole board hearings. We advise on segregation issues, transfer requests, and judicial review applications. The team works closely with inmates and families to challenge unlawful decisions and protect civil liberties within the prison system.
Extradition Law
We provide expert representation in extradition cases between the UK and international jurisdictions. Our solicitors handle mutual assistance requests, European Arrest Warrants, and complex cross-border legal challenges. The team works with foreign legal teams to contest unlawful extradition attempts and protect clients' rights under international law.
Civil Liberties
This practice area focuses on protecting fundamental rights through judicial review and civil claims. We handle cases against police misconduct, unlawful detention, and freedom of expression violations. Our solicitors have secured landmark rulings and substantial damages for clients in high-profile civil liberties cases.
People
Barry Tucker
Managing Partner
With over 30 years' experience in criminal law, Barry Tucker leads the firm's strategic direction. He oversees operations across all UK offices and maintains active involvement in complex case management.
James Turner
Senior Partner
As Senior Partner, James Turner specialises in high-profile criminal defence cases. He chairs the firm's quality assurance committee and mentors junior solicitors in advanced legal strategies.
Richard Atkinson
Partner
Elected Deputy Vice President of the Law Society, Richard Atkinson leads the firm's regulatory proceedings department. He has handled numerous precedent-setting cases in police accountability and civil liberties.
Franklin Sinclair
Partner
Franklin Sinclair specialises in terrorism-related cases and national security matters. He advises government departments on counter-terrorism legislation and represents clients in complex international legal disputes.
Nicola Hall
Consultant Solicitor
Nicola Hall leads the firm's care leaver legal services initiative. She focuses on youth justice and vulnerable client representation, ensuring compliance with the firm's Equality & Diversity Policy.
Questions
What areas of law do Tuckers Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, prison law, extradition, civil liberties, regulatory proceedings, and private client representation for high net worth individuals.
Are your services available outside regular business hours?
Yes, our legal team operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent cases and police station attendances.
Do you handle cases outside London?
We have offices across the UK including Manchester, Birmingham, Kent, Sussex, and Yorkshire, providing nationwide legal representation.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
Contact our legal aid department at 0845 200 3367 to determine eligibility for publicly funded legal representation in criminal cases.
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Reviews (5)
Joanne Carrington
Apr 08, 2022
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These solicitors are awesome they got you from day 1 efficient team with fast reliable services AND A FEMALE BOSS HOW AWESOME AND RARE IS THAT I could not recommend this company more truley
Sufyaan Javeid
Feb 22, 2022
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Never using them again everything was rushed they couldn't care less what happens to you as long as they get their paycheque.
Arfan Rafiq
Oct 16, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality Poor quality preparation on my crown court case. Thanks to them I got a long prison sentence. Avoid them
Amjad Khan
Sep 26, 2021
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This was the worst choice I made instructing this law firm to deal with my case. Unprofessional and unresponsive, lack of detail to the preparation of the case.
Jay Shepherd
Aug 15, 2021
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Tuckers have always been great, I appreciate their experience and expertise in complex matters. The only small criticism I have is that because they are great solicitors they are often very busy so they don't always get back to you in a timely manner, other than that I have no complaints
