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Your Trusted Criminal Law Solicitors in Peterborough
At BD Solicitors, we specialise in criminal law, prison law, taxi licence appeals, motoring offences, and firearms licensing. Our team of experienced solicitors and in-house barristers provide 24/7 legal representation from police stations to Crown Courts, prioritising client care and tailored solutions. With decades of collective experience, we combine strategic expertise with a commitment to accessibility, offering legal aid where available and competitive private rates. Our reputation is built on successful outcomes, client testimonials highlighting prompt service and transparency, and a philosophy of treating every case with individual diligence. 
Services
Criminal Law
Prison Law
Taxi Licence Appeals
Motoring Offences
Firearms Licensing
Legal Aid Representation
Court Advocacy
Parole Board Reviews
Adjudication Proceedings
Sentence Calculations
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 legal representation with in-house barristers for continuity from police stations to Crown Courts.
- Our team has decades of collective experience in criminal defence and prison law.
- We offer legal aid where available and transparent competitive private rates.
- We maintain a 98% client satisfaction rate based on recent testimonials.
- We are members of the Association of Prison Lawyers and SRA-regulated.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Association of Prison Lawyers
What people say
Excellent service
Prompt email replies
Reasonable legal costs
Friendly staff
Second to none
Services
Criminal Law
We provide comprehensive criminal law representation from police station to Crown Court. Our solicitors specialise in minor and serious offences, offering strategic advice and continuity of representation. With in-house barristers and 24/7 availability, we ensure expert guidance throughout legal proceedings.
Prison Law
Our prison law team addresses sentencing, parole, and prisoner rights with 30+ years of collective experience. We assist with Parole Board reviews, adjudications, and sentence calculations. Legal aid is available for specific cases, with competitive private rates where not applicable.
Motoring Offences
We defend clients against speeding, drink-driving, and licence disqualifications. Our solicitors negotiate mitigations and exceptional hardship arguments. Fees range from 250 to 3000 plus VAT, depending on case complexity and court representation requirements.
Taxi Licence Appeals
Specialist representation for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers facing licence revocation or suspension. We challenge council-imposed conditions and restrictions, leveraging daily expertise in licensing law to protect livelihoods.
Firearms Licensing
We advise on firearm certificate grants, renewals, and revocations. Our team negotiates with licensing authorities and represents clients in Crown Court appeals. Expertise covers legal compliance and dispute resolution for certificate holders.
People
Gurjit Bdesha
Director Senior Solicitor
Gurjit specialises in criminal defence and motoring law with 15+ years of experience. He leads client consultations and court representation, ensuring strategic legal solutions tailored to individual case needs.
Aran Thomas
Director
Aran oversees complex criminal cases and prison law matters. With expertise in appellate work, he ensures rigorous legal argumentation and client advocacy across all stages of proceedings.
Claire Thorneley
Senior Solicitor
Claire focuses on motoring offences and firearms licensing. Her 12 years of practice include negotiating mitigated penalties and representing clients in contested licence hearings.
David Pirrie
Prison Law Advocate
David specialises in prisoner rights and parole reviews. He has represented inmates in over 200 cases, focusing on sentence calculations and progression through the penal system.
Collette Blake
Prison Law Supervisor
Collette manages prison law caseloads, ensuring compliance with legal aid requirements. She contributes to national prison law publications and advises on policy changes.
Questions
What areas of law do BD Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, prison law, motoring offences, taxi licence appeals, and firearms licensing across England and Wales.
Are your solicitors available outside office hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 legal representation for police station attendances and urgent court matters.
Can you assist with national cases?
We operate nationwide, representing clients in courts and prisons throughout England and Wales.
Do you offer fixed-fee motoring offence packages?
Yes, our motoring fees range from £250 to £3000 plus VAT depending on case complexity.
Is legal aid available for prison law matters?
Legal aid applies to specific prison law cases like parole reviews. We discuss private payment options when unavailable.
