We provide expert legal advice from the very first call when a criminal investigation begins, or when criminal allegations are made against you or your family. We are often instructed at the earliest stages of criminal cases, sometimes even before formal action is taken by the police or the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Wilkstone Law are expert fraud solicitors and fraud lawyers with extensive experience defending criminal allegations of fraud and financial crime.
We advise clients facing allegations of fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption, tax fraud, and wider business-related crime, ensuring they understand their legal obligations, potential criminal liability, and the risks of prosecution. Our role is to help clients navigate engagement with regulatory authorities and criminal enforcement agencies from the earliest stage of a criminal investigation.
Our solicitors regularly defend allegations involving failure to file annual accounts, failure to file confirmation statements, and other offences connected to statutory obligations owed to Companies House. We understand that many directors are unaware that failing to file accounts on time can result in criminal proceedings, financial penalties, and a criminal conviction.
Our criminal defence solicitors regularly defend serious crime cases involving allegations of violence, firearms, drug trafficking, money laundering, financial crime, and organised criminal activity. We understand that police investigations into serious offences can have life-changing consequences and require immediate expert legal advice and strategic defence preparation.
Our team of specialist sexual offence solicitors delivers urgent bespoke legal guidance, robust legal representation, and carefully planned sexual offence defence for individuals subject to investigation or prosecution.
At Wilkstone Law, our specialist police station solicitors provide proactive legal representation throughout every stage of a criminal investigation. From your first interview under caution through to pre-charge engagement with the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), we work to protect your position, challenge allegations, and strengthen your defence.
At Wilkstone Law, our criminal defence solicitors provide expert magistrates court representation and trusted legal representation across all stages of the criminal justice system. We are an experienced criminal defence team delivering strategic advice in all types of criminal cases.
These cases can involve extremely serious allegations, including:
If you have been found guilty after trial in a criminal court, it is essential to obtain legal advice from experienced criminal appeal solicitors as quickly as possible. Strict time limits apply to every appeal against conviction or sentence, and failing to follow the correct procedures may affect your ability to pursue a successful appeal.
Our experienced motoring solicitors regularly represent motorists across England and Wales in both the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court. Whether you are facing penalty points, a driving ban, or prosecution for a serious driving offence, our specialist driving offence solicitors can help protect your licence, reputation, and future.
Being accused of a serious crime like conspiracy to supply drugs is a big deal, and it can lead to some pretty significant consequences – including large prison sentences, depending on the evidence, the role you played, and what was going on in the case.
We’ve got the expertise to act nationwide in England and Wales, providing defence advice and representation in all sorts of regulatory investigations, criminal investigations, and court proceedings – everything from the HSE to local authorities.
Our experienced trading standards solicitors and defence solicitors provide urgent assistance from the initial investigation stage through to court proceedings and any ensuing legal proceedings in the criminal courts.
Environmental law and environmental regulations affect all sorts of people and organisations, from individuals to charities and public bodies – and it is increasingly having an impact on the way we do business, especially in industries like waste management, pollution control, contaminated land, environmental permitting regulations and environmental impact assessment work. That is why our environmental solicitors are here to guide you through the complexities of environmental law.
Wilkstone Law provides advice and representation to individuals, company directors, and organisations facing investigations or proceedings involving manslaughter cases, including both gross negligence manslaughter and corporate manslaughter cases.
We take on the tough human trafficking cases, including allegations involving sex trafficking victims, human trafficking victims and other trafficking victims, where making sure people are safeguarded, credibility is maintained, and the evidence is assessed correctly are all major worries.
We give clear, straight-talking advice and expert guidance throughout investigation, regulatory hearings, and court action, so you get the strongest possible support at every stage.
Wilkstone Law are in your defence and fighting to win from the first call.
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.