Criminal Solicitors Birmingham
Criminal Defence Solicitors in Birmingham
If you are being investigated or have been charged with a criminal offence in Birmingham, early legal advice can protect your position and reduce the risk of the matter escalating. Whether you have been asked to attend a voluntary interview, invited to an interview under caution, or received court paperwork, what happens at the start of a case often shapes the final outcome.
Need help with a criminal case? Visit our main Criminal Law Solicitor page for guidance on the process, your rights, and how we can support you.
Makwanas Solicitors represent clients across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. We provide straightforward, practical advice, prepare cases thoroughly, and work to secure the best possible outcome while protecting your reputation and future.
When You Should Speak to a Criminal Solicitor
You should get advice as soon as you become aware of an allegation. Common situations include:
- Arrest and attendance at the police station
- Invitation to a voluntary interview or interview under caution
- Release under investigation or on police bail with conditions
- Receiving a charge, postal requisition, or court summons
- Search warrants, device seizure, or allegations involving digital evidence
Early intervention can prevent mistakes and, in some cases, help resolve matters before they reach court.
How Criminal Cases Progress in Birmingham
Most cases begin with an investigation. Police may rely on witness statements, CCTV, forensic results, phone evidence, or third-party material before deciding whether to charge. Your first account can have long-term consequences, so it is important to approach interview carefully and with advice.
If charged, your case may start in the Magistrates’ Court, with more serious matters sent to the Crown Court. We explain each stage clearly, manage deadlines, challenge the evidence, and present your defence effectively.
How Our Birmingham Criminal Solicitors Can Help
- Urgent advice and representation at the police station
- Preparing you for interview and protecting your rights
- Reviewing evidence and identifying weaknesses in the prosecution case
- Making written representations to seek no further action or reduced charges
- Bail applications and requests to vary bail conditions
- Case preparation for Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings
- Mitigation and sentencing advocacy to reduce penalties where appropriate
Offences We Regularly Defend
We advise and represent clients in relation to a wide range of allegations, including:
- Assault, harassment, and public order matters
- Theft, fraud, and other dishonesty allegations
- Drug offences including possession and supply allegations
- Motoring offences such as drink driving and dangerous driving
- Domestic-related allegations and breaches of court orders
- Sexual offences and safeguarding investigations
Local Experience Across the West Midlands
Our solicitors have extensive experience representing clients in Birmingham courts and across the West Midlands. We understand local procedures, how investigations are handled, and what strategies are most effective when dealing with the police and prosecution.
Areas Around Birmingham We Serve
Our criminal solicitors represent clients across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region. Whether your matter arises in the city or elsewhere nearby, we can assist wherever you are based.
Criminal Defence FAQs
Should I have a solicitor for a voluntary interview?
Yes. A voluntary interview can still lead to charge. We can advise you beforehand and attend with you to protect your interests.
Can you help me avoid court?
In some cases, yes. Depending on the allegation and evidence, we may be able to make representations seeking an alternative resolution.
What if I have never been in trouble before?
Many clients come to us with no previous convictions. We focus on clear advice, strong defence, and presenting your circumstances properly from the outset.
Speak to a Criminal Solicitor in Birmingham
If you have been arrested, invited to interview, or received paperwork about a criminal allegation in Birmingham, get confidential advice as soon as possible. Contact Makwanas Solicitors today.
