Business Details
24 Years
experience
Expert Criminal Defence Solicitors in London
Established in 2002, Azam and Co. Solicitors and Co. Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence firm based in the City of London. Our team, fluent in English and Bengali, provides expert legal advice and representation to clients facing criminal charges ranging from motoring offences to murder. Accredited by the Legal Aid Agency with a Specialist Quality Mark, we combine over two decades of experience with a robust network of barristers and QCs to deliver high-quality advocacy.Our client-centric approach prioritises personalised service, ensuring accessibility for Bengali-speaking communities and demystifying complex legal processes. Recognised for excellence in criminal defence, we offer representation from police stations to the Supreme Court, supported by our commitment to community legal education through our TV programme Criminal Justice.
Services
Criminal Defence
Legal Aid Representation
Appeals
Motoring Offences
Bengali Community Support
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal defence law.
- Our solicitors are fluent in English and Bengali for better accessibility.
- We hold a Specialist Quality Mark accreditation for excellence.
- We maintain strong relationships with leading barristers and QCs.
- Our team provides personalised service tailored to client needs.
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
- Specialist Quality Mark
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide expert criminal defence services for allegations ranging from motoring offences to murder. Our solicitors offer representation at police stations, Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, and the Supreme Court. Clients benefit from our accredited legal aid services and multilingual support for Bengali-speaking communities.
Legal Aid Representation
We offer legal aid services for eligible clients facing criminal charges. Our accredited status ensures qualified applicants receive expert advice and court representation. This includes police station attendance, court hearings, and specialist advocacy for serious criminal allegations.
Appeals
Our team handles appeals against convictions and sentences in Magistrates and Crown Courts. We guide clients through the complex appeal process, including preparation of documentation, court representation, and post-hearing legal advice for both successful and unsuccessful outcomes.
Motoring Offences
We specialise in defending motoring offence cases including drink driving, speeding, and driving bans. Our fixed-fee service covers court representation, evidence analysis, and sentencing advice, with options for legal aid eligibility assessment.
Bengali Community Support
Our firm provides tailored legal support for Bengali-speaking clients through solicitor Shafiul Azam and Co. Solicitors and Co. Solicitors. This includes language assistance, community legal education via our TV programme Criminal Justice, and culturally sensitive representation across all criminal defence matters.
People
Shafiul Azam
Principal Solicitor
Admitted in 2001, Shafiul specialises in criminal defence and hosts the legal TV programme Criminal Justice. He provides bilingual support for Bengali-speaking clients and has built strong advocacy networks since joining the firm in 2002.
Bruce Kuku
Criminal Department Supervisor
Admitted in 2004, Bruce oversees criminal cases and provides expert legal guidance. With over 15 years at Azam and Co. Solicitors and Co. Solicitors & Co., he ensures high-quality representation and manages complex defence strategies for serious criminal allegations.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise exclusively in criminal defence law, handling cases from motoring offences to serious allegations like murder and fraud.
Do you offer legal aid services?
Yes, we provide Legal Aid Scheme services for eligible clients facing criminal charges at all court levels.
Can you assist non-English speaking clients?
Our solicitors speak English and Bengali, providing full legal support for Bengali-speaking clients and communities.
How do I appeal a conviction?
Contact us within 21 days of sentencing to start the appeal process. We'll guide you through documentation, court procedures, and representation.
What court levels do you cover?
We represent clients at police stations, Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, and the Supreme Court for all criminal matters.
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