Parker Bird Whiteley

Our criminal law specialists provide robust defence strategies for cases ranging from minor offences to serious charges like murder and fraud. With experience in Magistrates', Crown, and Appeal Courts, we ensure clients receive tailored representation. Our approach combines early intervention at police stations with court advocacy to secure the best possible outcomes.

We handle all motoring offences, including drink driving, totting-up points, and dangerous driving charges. Our solicitors offer fixed-fee representation and legal aid options, focusing on minimising penalties and preserving driving privileges. Early advice helps clients access driver awareness courses before court proceedings commence.

Specialising in housing litigation, we represent tenants and landlords in eviction disputes, disrepair claims, and homelessness challenges. Our team provides strategic advice on possession proceedings, anti-social behaviour cases, and housing benefit issues, ensuring compliance with evolving legal standards.

We assist clients in claiming compensation for workplace injuries, public accidents, and negligence-related harm. With a focus on cases within the past three years, our solicitors negotiate settlements and litigate when necessary, prioritising fair compensation for medical expenses and lost income.

Our team addresses negligence claims against legal, financial, and healthcare professionals. We evaluate cases involving misrepresentation, breach of duty, or substandard service, pursuing compensation for financial losses through negotiated settlements or court proceedings.

Ian Whiteley is a seasoned solicitor with over 25 years of experience in criminal law and housing litigation. He specialises in complex fraud cases and high-profile criminal defence, maintaining a strong focus on client communication and case preparation.

Zara Begum brings expertise in motoring offences and personal injury claims, known for her meticulous case analysis and client advocacy. She has successfully represented clients in penalty point disputes and compensation negotiations.

Catherine McCullagh specialises in housing law, particularly in unlawful eviction and homelessness cases. Her approach combines legal rigor with empathy, ensuring clients receive practical solutions to housing disputes.

Danny Wolfson focuses on criminal defence and professional negligence claims. With a background in appellate court cases, he provides strategic legal advice to clients facing complex legal challenges.

Alana Law handles motoring offences and regulatory prosecutions, offering clear guidance on legal procedures and defence strategies. Her client-centric approach ensures transparent communication throughout case progression.

We specialise in criminal law, motoring offences, housing disputes, personal injury claims, and professional negligence cases across the UK.

Yes, our emergency police station number 07703 580929 is available for urgent criminal defence needs.

We prioritise fixed-fee pricing for transparency, though some cases may require hourly billing depending on complexity.

Yes, we assist with legal aid applications for eligible clients in criminal, housing, and other qualifying cases.

Parker Bird Whiteley has provided legal services since 1980, with over 25 years as the current practice.

Yes, we offer nationwide legal representation while maintaining our Huddersfield-based headquarters.

I cannot recommend Catherine McCullah and her team at Parker Bird Whiteley in Huddersfield highly enough. They have been amazing, professional, compassionate always there for us during a very stressful time. Great communication. Highly recommended

Turned up 2 hours late to my court hearing unprepared and tried to then rush my pre hearing meeting. When the hearing was postponed to later date in Ipswich my solicitor promised to be patched through to the hearing via Video link which failed to happen. Then handed my case to a local duty solicitor who dispute having only 5 minutes to prepare represented me to the best of her ability despite only have 5 minutes to prepare.

I felt like I had been let down on both occasions. Bad communication is my only conclusion. Plus a bad attitude towards me from my own representative. Then I was posted a letter telling me they had closed my case and notified me if I wanted to appeal the sentence I had three weeks to respond. When I checked the date the letter was sent it actually turned up with 3 days for me to respond 2 of which were weekend day? So their letter took 2 1/2 weeks to be delivered from Huddersfield to Ipswich. I don't think so. Terrible service from start to finish if I could give them less than 1 star I would.

We cannot thank Zara Begum for her amazing service and advice and for finding us a top Barrister when dealing with my sons case. Absolutely brilliant and we will never forget what you did for us.

Excellent company, Rosanna handled my whole case professionally from start to finish and got the Justice I deserved. Highly recommended!

Would definitely recommend, good friendly service, kept me up to date all the way through and has had my claim all done in 3 months.

I can't rate this firm highly enough! I would highly recommend. Well done Sarah and the team at Parker Bird Whitley. Thank you for your efforts and time.