Criminal Defence

Berry & Berry's specialist Criminal Defence lawyers are renowned not only in Manchester but throughout the North West of England and are committed to the protection and forceful representation of their clients' interests. Our dedicated team means that we can provide an exceptional service around the clock, with criminal lawyers available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

24 hr Police Station Advice & Assistance Hotline 07074 237797

We deal with the following areas:

  • Police station attendance and representation in interview (completely without charge)
  • Youth Court and young Defendants
  • Crown Court trials
  • Magistrates' Court representation including bail applications, trials and sentencing hearings
  • Court of Appeal
  • Motoring Offences

With more new and complex areas of criminal law than ever before, Berry & Berry prides itself in being at the vanguard of defending the rights of the individual.

We deal with the following areas:

  • Human Rights
  • Asset Confiscation
  • D.W.P. Investigations
  • Anti-social behaviour and football banning orders
Berry & Berry Law, Criminal Defence department

Our comprehensive team of specialists means that we can take your case from the initial summons or police station interview through to its conclusion in the Magistrates' or Crown Courts, with appropriate in-house representation at every stage. In every case, eligibility for legal aid is assessed and public funding is applied for where available.

Berry & Berry's Defence lawyers have vast experience in dealing with a complete range of cases, including serious offences such as murder, rape, conspiracies, gang related crime and high profile terrorism cases. You can be assured that no case is too small or too complex for our team.

Police Station Advice

Getting the best advice from the outset is paramount. Our team of accredited police station representatives are available free-of-charge around the clock.

Crown Court Representation

Berry & Berry's Criminal Defence team includes a full range of expert lawyers who can cope with the most serious of offences.

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Meet the team:

Patrick Regan

Partner, Solicitor & Higher Court Advocate

Eccles Office:

t: 0161 789 7414

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Michael James

Partner, Solicitor & Higher Court Advocate

Little Hulton Office:

t: 0161 703 7300

Michael's profile

Margaret McCormack

Partner, Solicitor & Higher Court Advocate

Walkden Office:

t: 0161 790 1411

Margaret's profile

Joseph O'Connor

Solicitor

Little Hulton Office:

t: 0161 703 7300

Joseph's profile

Suzanne Saverimuttu

Solicitor

Eccles Office:

t: 0161 789 7414

Suzanne's profile

Rachel Murphy

Legal Executive

Walkden Office:

t: 0161 790 1411

Rachel's profile

Jordan Robinson

Paralegal

Little Hulton Office:

t: 0161 703 7300

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Dawn Slater

Paralegal

Eccles Office:

t:0161 789 7414

Dawn's profile

Berry & Berry Criminal Law services

“We defend our client's rights with vigour,
determination
and persistence.”

“I think that the service given to me by your company was very good indeed and would like to thank you all very much, specially Ms. McCormack.”

“I would just like to say thank you for dealing with my case at such short notice and so well. I would definitely contact you again if ever needed.”

“Very helpful and understanding. Kept me up to date with everything that was happening.”

MANCHESTER SOLICITORS SINCE 1898