Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in London
Established in 2002, Azam and Co. Solicitors and Co. Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence firm based in the City of London. Our team, fluent in English and Bengali, provides expert legal advice and representation to clients facing criminal charges ranging from motoring offences to murder. We hold a Legal Aid Contract for Criminal Defence and the Specialist Quality Mark, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. Our extensive network of barristers and QCs ensures clients receive top-tier advocacy.We prioritise a caring, personalised service, recognising the complexity and stress of criminal proceedings. Solicitor Shafiul Azam and Co. Solicitors and Co. Solicitors, host of the legal TV programme Criminal Justice, leads our firm, serving the Bangladeshi community and beyond. Our track record of success in courts up to the Supreme Court underscores our expertise in criminal law.
Services
Criminal Defence
Legal Aid Representation
Criminal Appeals
Motoring Offences
Drug Offences
Domestic Violence
Sexual Offences
Extradition
Benefit Fraud
Public Order Offences
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal defence law.
- Our team includes English and Bengali-speaking solicitors.
- We hold a Legal Aid Contract for Criminal Defence.
- Our firm has a Specialist Quality Mark accreditation.
- We maintain strong relationships with leading barristers and QCs.
Associations and certifications
- Specialist Quality Mark
- Legal Aid Agency of the Ministry of Justice
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide expert criminal defence services for clients facing charges ranging from motoring offences to serious crimes. Our solicitors offer legal advice and court representation, with services available under the Legal Aid Scheme. Fluent in English and Bengali, our team ensures accessible support for diverse communities.
Legal Aid Representation
We offer Legal Aid-funded advice and representation for eligible clients. This includes police station attendance, court representation, and guidance through criminal proceedings. Eligibility depends on financial means and case merit, though some services are automatically available regardless of income.
Criminal Appeals
We assist clients in appealing convictions or sentences at Magistrates' and Crown Courts. Our services include preparing appeal documentation, court representation, and advising on legal costs. We guide clients through both straightforward and complex appeal processes, including applications for permission to appeal.
Motoring Offences
We represent clients facing motoring offences, including drink driving charges. Our fixed-fee service covers court representation, evidence review, and sentencing advice. Fees range from 850 to 1,250 plus VAT depending on court location, with additional costs for complex cases requiring expert witnesses.
Extradition
We provide specialist advice on extradition proceedings, representing clients facing international legal challenges. Our services include court representation, legal strategy development, and guidance through complex cross-border legal processes. We work with clients at all stages of extradition proceedings.
People
Shafiul Azam
Principal Solicitor
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2001, Shafiul Azam and Co. Solicitors and Co. Solicitors specialises in criminal defence and hosts the legal TV programme Criminal Justice. He works closely with the Bangladeshi community across London, providing legal support to Bengali-speaking clients.
Questions
What legal services do you offer?
We offer criminal defence services for charges including motoring offences, drug crimes, domestic violence, and extradition. We also handle appeals and provide Legal Aid-funded representation.
Do you provide services in Bengali?
Yes, our solicitors are fluent in both English and Bengali, ensuring accessible legal support for the Bangladeshi community across London and the UK.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
Eligibility for Legal Aid depends on your financial situation and case merit. We hold a Legal Aid Contract for Criminal Defence and can advise on your eligibility during an initial consultation.
Do you handle appeals?
Yes, we assist with appeals against convictions or sentences at Magistrates' and Crown Courts, including preparing documentation and providing court representation.
What areas do you serve?
Based in London, we serve clients across the UK, providing legal representation in courts up to the Supreme Court for criminal cases.
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