We are boutique criminal defence Solicitors specialising in defending both individuals and Companies accused of serious, complex and corporate criminal offences.
In your Defence
Wilkstone Law are boutique criminal defence solicitors in Cardiff specialising in criminal law and the defence of both individuals and companies accused of serious, complex and corporate criminal offences. If your reputation, liberty or livelihood are at risk, you need experienced criminal defence solicitors on your side from the very beginning. At Wilkstone Law, our criminal defence lawyers provide expert legal advice and strategic representation in criminal defence matters involving the full range of criminal offences. Our solicitors in Cardiff are recognised for defending high-profile individuals, professionals, company directors and corporate entities facing criminal investigations and prosecutions. With extensive experience in complex cases, our team delivers clear legal advice, robust representation and exceptional client care at every stage of proceedings. From fraud and financial crime to murder, theft, sexual offences, driving offences and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, Wilkstone Law provide specialist criminal defence representation from the first call to action. We defend reputations. The early involvement of criminal defence solicitors at the police station, during police custody, or before the Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court can make the difference between guilt or innocence, liberty or imprisonment, livelihood or dismissal. Wilkstone Law are committed to providing expert advice and strategic criminal defence representation in Cardiff and throughout England and Wales.
Our criminal defence solicitors provide immediate legal advice and representation from the outset of a criminal investigation. We represent clients at the police station following arrest or voluntary interview and defend criminal cases before the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
We represent clients investigated and prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office, HMRC, FCA, Crown Prosecution Service and specialist economic crime units.
Our defence solicitors represent company directors, professionals and businesses facing criminal investigations and prosecutions brought by the CPS, Health and Safety Executive, Trading Standards and Companies House.
Our criminal defence solicitors have vast experience defending allegations involving conspiracy to supply drugs, possession with intent to supply and organised criminal activity.
Wilkstone Law are highly regarded for defending serious criminal offences including murder, offensive weapons offences, firearms offences, organised crime and large-scale drug trafficking allegations.
We defend clients accused of rape, sexual assault, indecent image offences and other serious sexual offences.
We provide advice and representation at the police station 24/7 and are often called to represent clients at short notice. Clear and strategic advice from the outset of a criminal investigation whilst your case is at the the police station can make the difference between a criminal charge or being released ‘no further action’.
We provide police station representation 24 hours a day and are regularly instructed at short notice.
Our experienced criminal defence solicitors advise clients on appeals against conviction and sentencing.
Our solicitors in Cardiff have extensive experience representing defendants before Magistrates’ Courts throughout South Wales and across England and Wales.
Our specialist Crown Court solicitors defend serious and complex criminal cases before the Crown Court.
Defending your driving licence and protecting your livelihood is the priority of our specialist motoring offence solicitors.
Our criminal defence solicitors have specialist expertise defending prosecutions brought by Companies House against businesses and directors under the Companies Act 2006.
We represent companies and individuals investigated and prosecuted for health and safety offences in both the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court.
Our solicitors advise and represent businesses and individuals accused of trading standards offences and breaches of consumer protection legislation.
We provide expert legal advice and representation in environmental and construction-related criminal investigations brought by the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and the Health and Safety Executive.
Wilkstone Law have specialist criminal defence lawyers experienced in defending allegations of Gross Negligence Manslaughter and Corporate Manslaughter involving complex evidence and serious prosecution proceedings.
Our criminal defence solicitors regularly defend allegations involving human trafficking, people smuggling and modern slavery offences at the police station, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court.
Our solicitors represent doctors, nurses, medical practitioners and healthcare professionals accused of criminal offences within and outside the workplace.
Wilkstone Law can advise clients in relation to legal aid funding and eligibility through the Legal Aid Agency.
Specialist criminal defence solicitors in Cardiff
If your liberty, career, or reputation is at risk, you need elite counsel on speed dial. Wilkstone Law delivers high-quality, astute legal strategy designed to win.
Managing Director and Solicitor
Solicitor specialising in Private, Serious Complex Crime, Fraud and Motoring Law Jon Wilkins has extensive experience in defending criminal cases with over 25 years expertise and specialism
Office and Crime Manager
Helen is the Office and Crime Manager at Wilkstone Law and has over 25 years experience working within criminal defence. Having previously worked as an Office Manager
Consultant Solicitor
Clayton has been qualified as a Solicitor for more than 25 years specialising in criminal defence, regulatory offences, inquests and workplace investigations within the medical profession. He
Legal Assistant
Stephen is a Legal Assistant at Wilkstone Law working alongside our Solicitors to take instructions from clients, prepare their defence case and attending Crown Court with clients.
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"Jon Wilkins has excellent client skills and a great grasp of detail"
"Skilled at handling a range of fraud, general crime and motoring offences, his client base includes High Profile and High Net Worth individuals"
If you have been arrested, you should not answer police questions until you have received expert legal advice from criminal defence solicitors.
You should only confirm your name and basic personal details before requesting legal representation. You are entitled to free legal advice whilst in police custody, and early representation at the police station can significantly affect the outcome of a criminal investigation.
Wilkstone Law provide immediate police station representation and expert legal advice for clients accused of criminal offences throughout Cardiff and across England and Wales.
If you have been released on police bail or released under investigation, it is important to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible.
Our criminal defence solicitors can review the evidence, advise you in relation to the investigation and consider whether pre-charge engagement with the police may be appropriate. In some criminal cases, early representations can result in allegations being dropped or no further action being taken.
We can also advise upon:
Early strategic advice can strengthen your defence and improve the outcome of your case.
Wilkstone Law can provide independent expert legal advice and a second opinion regarding your criminal defence matter.
Our solicitors can obtain the police disclosure and paperwork from the Duty Solicitor, review the evidence and advise whether the legal advice previously provided was appropriate in the circumstances.
We regularly assist clients who require ongoing representation following release from police custody and can take over conduct of the case where appropriate.
Call us as soon as possible – we will agree a fixed fee consultation to discuss and advise upon your case. At this meeting, we will advise you upon what happens next and will apply for copies of the police statements and evidence before your first court appearance.
We will carefully consider the evidence and advise you upon the strength of the police evidence and upon any defence that you may have to the charges you face. There may be urgent steps that we advise you to take to strengthen your defence before you appear in court.
The first appearance in any court case is at the Magistrates Court – we can appear in court on your behalf to represent you.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and required to attend court, you should seek legal advice immediately.
Our criminal defence solicitors in Cardiff can advise you upon:
The first hearing in a criminal case will usually take place before the Magistrates’ Court. Early preparation and expert representation can make a significant difference to the progression and outcome of proceedings.
Yes. The first call to Wilkstone Law is free.
During the initial call, we can provide general guidance regarding next steps and arrange a fixed fee consultation to discuss your case in greater detail. However, we cannot provide case-specific legal advice until formally instructed.
Consultations can usually be arranged at short notice either in person, by telephone, or via video conference.
Our fixed fee consultations start from £500 plus VAT.
Following the initial consultation, we are often able to provide a fixed fee quotation for representation throughout the lifetime of your criminal case.
Legal fees will depend upon several factors including:
Wilkstone Law also advise clients in relation to legal aid and Legal Aid Agency funding where available.
Wilkstone Law are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Our Managing Director, Jon Wilkins, is recognised as a Grade A Solicitor by the Legal Aid Agency and is a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500.
Our criminal defence solicitors are highly regarded for providing expert legal advice and representation in serious and complex criminal cases.
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