General Crime Lawyers
Roe Lawyers is a specialist criminal defence law firm based in central London, representing privately paying clients accused of any criminal offence, from minor to the most serious allegations. As leading criminal defence solicitors, we work with every client from their first contact with the police, whether on arrest or when they are asked to attend a voluntary interview. While the office is based in London we act for clients nationally and internationally.
Our approach to all of our cases is to try and conclude matters as swiftly as possible, in the most discreet way allowing our clients to move on with the lives with any investigation being able to be put behind them with the minimum impact.
Contact UsCriminal Defence from Police Station to Appeal
Our criminal defence team advises and acts for clients at every stage of proceedings, including at:
Police Station
Magistrates’ Court
Crown Court
Court of Appeal
Early legal advice is often critical and can positively affect the outcome of case.
Our early involvement allows us to take control of the case strategy from the very beginning, not losing an opportunities to gather evidence or put forward out client’s case.
Serious and Sensitive Criminal Allegations
Our criminal defence lawyers in London, ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, have a wealth of experience defending high profile, complex and sensitive cases.
We specialise in representing clients who need not only expert criminal defence but also reputational management requiring discretion.
We act for many people whose professional standing, personal circumstances or public profile demands a careful and confidential approach in all our dealings and we very much always consider the reputational impact and for regulated individuals any parallel proceedings.
Violent Offences
We regularly defend clients facing allegations of assault, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, and homicide.
Drug Offences
We act for those accused of the minor offences such as possession to those involved in importation and conspiracies to supply.
Sexual Offences
Sexual offence allegations are varied and we act for those accused of a variety of offences against both adults and children. We are well used to representing those accused of offences such as rape, sexual assault and those involving online related offences such as making/ possession of indecent images of a child or communications with a child.
Domestic Abuse Allegations
Domestic abuse allegations often arise where children are involved and there is a breakdown of a relationship. These cases require knowledge and expertise when dealing with other agencies involved concerning safeguarding or schools. We act for clients facing accusations of stalking, harassment, controlling or coercive behaviour, sexual and physical allegations.
Driving Offences
We act for individuals and companies accused of the range of driving offences from the more minor such as speeding, no insurance, drugs or drink driving cases up to the more serious such as dangerous driving cases.
Online Offences
These sorts of offences are wide and varied and we act for clients accused of range of offences from malicious communication, revenge porn and indecent images cases.
Offences Against the Administration of Justice
These sort of offences normally stem from ongoing proceedings and so are complex and often require consideration of other proceedings. Offences such as perverting the course of justice, contempt of court and misconduct in public office.
Ancillary Orders
Following conviction for offences a number of ancillary orders are given and when circumstances change then individuals may want to apply to vary those orders and we assist with those whether they are harassment orders, restraining orders or sexual harm prevent orders.
Harassment and Blackmail
We act for those accused of harassment or blackmail.
Get in Touch
If you have been charged with a criminal offence or need urgent legal advice, please get in touch.
Whether you are looking for expert criminal defence solicitors, a criminal lawyer you can trust, or specialist criminal defence solicitors in London who act exclusively for private clients, we are here to help.
Many of our clients come to us because they want to instruct a criminal defence lawyer directly rather than rely on legal aid, and we are happy to discuss your situation in confidence. From our first conversation, we’ll be by your side every step of the way.
Testimonials
Stephanie Roe is a formidable lawyer who leaves no stone unturned in defence of her clients. I have worked extensively with Steph over the last 10 years and consistently find her tenacity, case theory, and legal knowledge are second to none.
Legal 500
Paul Morris of Roe Lawyers is an experienced criminal litigator who provides expert representation to high-profile individuals, including those in the entertainment industry, on a range of serious cases.
Chambers and Partners
Stephanie Roe brings precisely the combination of characteristics that you want to look after a demanding private client. Charming, robust, diligent and capable. She is the solicitor that you would want standing by your loved one in their hour of need!
Legal 500
From the moment Stephanie is instructed she battles to get the best outcome for her client. At trial, they can be assured that the best defence case possible has been presented on their behalf.
Chambers and Partners
Very small team, but that means it’s very agile and entirely dedicated to the work they take on, which leads to excellent value for money.
Legal 500
