Someone has been arrested
Anyone held at a police station is entitled to free and independent legal advice. Ask for PA Solicitors by name, or call us on their behalf.
Useful to have
- Their full name and date of birth
- Which police station, if known
Solicitors in Manchester and Burnley
Criminal defence solicitors serving Manchester, Burnley and the North West
PA Solicitors Ltd advises and represents people at the police station, at interview and at court. We also act in motoring, football, employment, landlord and tenant and civil litigation matters.
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority · SRA No. 8015959
01 Principal practice
Criminal defence
Criminal defence is the main work of the firm. We act at every stage of a case, from first contact with the police to the conclusion of court proceedings.
0300 124 8844- 01
Police investigation
Advice from the first contact with the police, before anything is put on record.
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Police station and voluntary interviews
Attendance at interview. Disclosure is reviewed and you are advised in private before questioning starts.
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Charge and bail
Representations on charge, bail and release conditions, and preparation for the first appearance.
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Magistrates' Court and Crown Court
Preparation and representation at court, based on the evidence in your case.
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Sentence and appeal
Advice on sentence, appeal and the practical consequences of a criminal case.
Advice before anything is put on record. Representation based on the evidence in your case.
24-hour telephone: 0300 124 884402 Alongside criminal defence
Other matters
Alongside criminal defence, we advise on the following areas. Get in touch with a short outline of your situation.
Motoring offences
Allegations that may affect your licence, from the first notice through to court.
Service detailsFootball offences
Matters arising at or around fixtures, including football banning order proceedings.
Service detailsEmployment
Disputes at work, dismissal, and where employment issues overlap with allegations of wrongdoing.
Service detailsLandlord and tenant
Possession, disrepair and tenancy disputes, for landlords and tenants.
Service detailsCivil litigation
Disputes that need to be brought or defended through the civil courts.
Service details
03 Getting advice
Where to start
Choose the situation closest to yours. If you can, have the listed details to hand when you contact us.
Asked to attend a voluntary interview
A voluntary interview is still a formal interview under caution. Speak to a solicitor before the date.
Useful to have
- The letter or message you received
- The date, time and station
You have received court papers
A postal requisition or summons sets a hearing date. Contact us early so there is time to prepare.
Useful to have
- The papers and any reference numbers
- The court and hearing date
A civil, work or tenancy dispute
Send a short outline and we will tell you whether and how we can help.
Useful to have
- Letters, contracts or notices
- Any deadlines you have been given
04 Manchester and Burnley
Offices
Regulation
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
SRA No.: 8015959
Company number 16424718, registered in England and Wales.
05 Speak to us
Contact
If it is urgent, telephone. The line is open 24 hours a day.
0300 124 8844For anything that can wait, email info@pasolicitors.com.
Please do not send detailed accounts of an allegation by email before we have spoken. A short outline is enough.