Business Details
43 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in the UK
Tuckers Solicitors is the UK's leading criminal defence law firm, established in 1983. With over 150 lawyers and offices across Greater London, Greater Manchester, Kent, Merseyside, Midlands, Sussex, Staffordshire, and Yorkshire, we provide 24/7 legal advice and representation. Our expertise spans criminal law, civil liberties, regulatory proceedings, fraud, white-collar crime, extradition, and police station advocacy. We serve over 11,000 clients annually, including public figures, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate organisations.Our team includes Police Station Accredited Representatives, in-house barristers, and specialists in legal aid and private client matters. We are committed to defending fundamental human rights and have been recognised with numerous industry awards. Our Justice Ambassadors programme engages future lawyers in challenging unjust policies. As an equal opportunities employer, we adhere to strict equality and diversity principles in all client and supplier relationships.
Services
Criminal Defence
Legal Aid Representation
Private Client Services
Extradition Law
Civil Liberties
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent legal matters
- Our team includes Police Station Accredited Representatives and in-house barristers
- We handle over 11,000 cases annually across England and Wales
- Specialists in both legal aid and private client criminal defence matters
- Recognised with multiple industry awards including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides expert legal representation at police stations, magistrates' courts, and crown courts nationwide. With over 150 specialist lawyers, we handle cases ranging from minor offences to complex multi-defendant trials. Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate assistance for clients facing criminal investigations or proceedings.
Legal Aid Cases
We offer legal aid representation for eligible clients through our team of accredited specialists. Our services cover police station interviews, court proceedings, and appeals across England and Wales. We provide immediate assistance for legally aided cases via our dedicated 24-hour helpline.
Private Client Department
The Private Client Criminal Department represents high-net-worth individuals through discreet, tailored legal services. Available 24/7 via direct contact, we handle cases at all stages of the criminal justice process with particular expertise in complex financial crime and regulatory matters.
Extradition Law
Our extradition specialists handle complex international cases involving mutual assistance and cross-border legal proceedings. With experience in European and global extradition frameworks, we provide strategic defence for clients facing international criminal investigations or deportation proceedings.
Civil Liberties
We specialise in civil liberties cases including actions against the police, prison law, and human rights violations. Our team has successfully represented clients in landmark cases concerning freedom of expression and unlawful detention, securing significant damages awards.
People
Barry Tucker
Managing Partner
With over 30 years' experience in criminal law, Barry Tucker leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining active involvement in high-profile cases. He has been instrumental in expanding the firm's national presence since joining in 1983.
Richard Egan
Consultant Solicitor
Richard Egan brings decades of expertise in complex criminal defence, specialising in fraud and regulatory cases. His career spans numerous precedent-setting cases in financial crime and corporate compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions.
James Turner
Senior Partner
As Senior Partner, James Turner oversees the firm's operational excellence and quality standards. He has particular expertise in serious crime and youth justice, maintaining active involvement in training and mentoring junior solicitors.
Franklin Sinclair
Partner
Franklin Sinclair specialises in police station advocacy and immediate response cases. He manages the firm's 24/7 emergency service, ensuring rapid deployment of legal resources for urgent client needs across the UK network.
Nicola Hall
Consultant Solicitor
Nicola Hall focuses on vulnerable clients and care leaver cases, leading the firm's commitment to accessible justice. She developed the award-winning Justice Ambassadors programme for future legal professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Questions
What areas of law do Tuckers Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, civil liberties, extradition law, fraud investigations, police station representation, and regulatory proceedings across England and Wales.
Do you handle both legal aid and private cases?
Yes, we accept legal aid cases through our dedicated department and provide private representation via our Private Client Criminal Department.
What locations do you cover across the UK?
We have offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Kent, Sussex, Nottingham, and Yorkshire, serving clients nationwide.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our 150+ lawyers include specialists with decades of experience, former legal association presidents, and award-winning practitioners in criminal law.
Have your solicitors received industry recognition?
Yes, our team has won multiple awards including Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year and Solicitor of the Year from the Law Society.
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