Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Criminal Law Solicitors in Nottingham
Established in 1990, The Johnson Partnership has grown to become one of England and Wales' leading criminal law firms. Our expertise spans police station advice, Crown Court representation, fraud cases, and prison law, supported by a dedicated team available 24/7 for emergency legal needs. With offices across the Midlands and Yorkshire, we provide nationwide coverage while maintaining a client-focused approach that prioritises clear communication and personalised legal strategies.Our firm's reputation is built on decades of high-profile case handling, media engagement, and community involvement through initiatives like our sponsorship of youth charity Base 51. We ensure continuity throughout legal proceedings with consistent advocate representation and named caseworkers for complex matters.
Services
Criminal Defence
Police Station Advice
Crown Court Representation
Fraud Cases
Prison Law
Youth Court Defence
Appeals Handling
Proceeds of Crime
Football Banning Orders
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 police station attendance with specialist advisors
- Our team includes dedicated Crown Court advocates and caseworkers
- Personalised legal strategies tailored to individual case requirements
- Established reputation through 30+ years of high-profile case handling
- Nationwide coverage with local office support across England and Wales
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides expert legal representation for all offence types. We offer immediate 24/7 police station attendance and court representation, with specialist solicitors handling case strategy and negotiations. Our approach focuses on achieving optimal outcomes through thorough case preparation and experienced advocacy.
Police Station Advice
Available round-the-clock for arrest situations, our police station advisors provide immediate legal assistance during interviews. This free service ensures proper legal guidance from case inception, with specialists explaining rights and options while protecting client interests during questioning.
Crown Court Cases
For serious offences requiring higher court proceedings, our dedicated Crown Court team manages complex cases. Specialist advocates and caseworkers handle evidence preparation, trial strategy, and sentencing mitigation, maintaining continuity from initial charge through to final verdict.
Fraud Investigations
Our fraud department handles complex financial crime cases involving regulatory breaches and commercial misconduct. We represent clients facing investigations by specialist authorities, providing strategic defence for both individuals and businesses implicated in financial wrongdoing.
Prison Law
This specialist service addresses legal matters arising from prison sentences. We handle parole applications, disciplinary proceedings, and judicial reviews, working to protect prisoners' rights while navigating complex institutional regulations and procedures.
People
Emma Eardley
Partner
Joined as office junior in 1990, now senior partner with extensive criminal law experience. Specialises in complex case strategy and youth court proceedings.
Bill
Partner
Founding partner with 30+ years' experience in criminal defence and Crown Court advocacy. Focuses on high-profile and media-sensitive cases.
Chris
Partner
Co-founder specialising in fraud investigations and white-collar crime defence. Regularly appears in major financial crime cases.
Digby
Partner
Original partner with expertise in prison law and appeals. Leads institutional case reviews and sentencing mitigation strategies.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across England and Wales with offices in Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and other regional centres.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, our emergency legal team provides immediate assistance at any hour for arrests or police interviews.
How are cases managed?
Each case receives a dedicated caseworker with consistent advocate representation throughout legal proceedings.
What specialisms do you have?
We specialise in criminal defence, fraud investigations, prison law, and Crown Court representation.
Reviews (4)
Alana Kiely
May 11, 2022
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Took the money, provided no invoice to this date even after asking several times over the last 8 weeks. Solicitor Sian Hall will not answer her phone or return calls. DO NOT USE THESE SOLICITORS THEY ARE USELESS. Money robbing thiefs
Graham Butterworth
Apr 21, 2022
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Very good criminal defense solicitors. You need to be a switched on criminal in the first place and know your stuff, then they can usually build up a good defence and mitigating circumstances etc to get you off or minimum sentancing for your charges. Digby is a bang on geezer when he likes you. Thanks Johnsons
Matt Wheat
Jan 24, 2022
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Critical: Quality Had to go guilty for something I didn't do, under terrible circumstances, these just wanted paying nothing more
Zeeko
Sep 21, 2021
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I had a trial and couldn't speak to my solicitor before the trial whilst I'm trying to contact my solicitor I'm being told there in this office there in that office up down the country then there on trial so can't get on phone then they're on holiday then there is someone else representing me then the person who was meant to represent me is back from holiday it's just a mess
