Pope Martin & Associates

Welcome to Pope Martin and Associates, a specialist criminal defence firm situated in the heart of Workington, Cumbria. Our firm is dedicated to providing top-tier legal representation to clients across the North West and beyond, covering a broad spectrum of criminal offences from motoring matters to murder. Our primary goal is to guide you through the often daunting and potentially life-changing criminal justice system with expertise, understanding, and a no-nonsense approach.

Our team is comprised of two seasoned partners, Mike Pope and David Martin, who possess over 40 years of combined experience in criminal law. Both partners have spent the majority of their careers in West Cumbria, where they are well-established members of the Duty Solicitor scheme. Our real-life experiences and local knowledge enable us to offer well-rounded advice and robust representation to our clients.

At Pope Martin and Associates, we believe in maintaining a direct and open line of communication with our clients. We provide our mobile numbers to you, ensuring that you can reach us at any time, without the need to go through a secretary. This includes after-hours availability, as we understand that legal concerns do not always arise during regular business hours. We handle all casework ourselves, with the exception of expert reports and the instruction of barristers for Crown Court cases. We carefully select appropriately experienced barristers best suited to your specific case, ensuring the best possible outcome for you.

We invite you to explore our FAQ page for answers to common questions, but should you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.

Our Services

Our firm is exclusively focused on criminal defence, providing representation at all stages of the criminal justice system, including the Court of Appeal and Criminal Cases Review Commission. We highly recommend seeking legal representation at the police station, as police interviews can be intimidating and challenging for anyone. Our expertise in this area can significantly impact the outcome of your case, even if you believe you are innocent.

Motoring offences are common and can have lasting consequences. We represent clients facing a variety of motoring charges, working tirelessly to minimise the impact on their lives and livelihoods. Our experience extends to representing clients in Magistrates Court and Crown Court cases, where legal aid is available based on means testing. If legal aid is not applicable, we provide competitively priced hourly or fixed-fee services.

At Pope Martin and Associates, we are committed to supporting you through each stage of the criminal justice process with transparency, understanding, and expert guidance.