Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Representation in Belfast
Established in 2011, McCrudden & Trainor Solicitors is a client-focused legal practice based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Our team combines extensive experience in criminal law, family law, personal injury claims, and judicial review proceedings to deliver tailored legal solutions. With solicitors admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Northern Ireland and advocates with Crown Court expertise, we provide representation in police stations, Magistrates Courts, and the Court of Appeal. Our commitment to client welfare is demonstrated through 24/7 police station attendance, free initial consultations, and access to specialist experts in forensic science, psychiatry, and forensic accounting.We maintain transparent communication through regular case updates and cost breakdowns, while our multilingual capabilities include free Polish legal clinics and interpreter services. Our track record includes successful acquittals in high-profile criminal cases, overturned extradition warrants, and secured compensation for clients with catastrophic injuries.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Personal Injury
Judicial Review
Extradition Cases
Medical Negligence
Road Traffic Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 police station attendance across Northern Ireland
- Our solicitors have Crown Court advocacy experience in complex cases
- We provide free initial consultations with legal aid assessments
- Multilingual Polish legal clinics available with expert interpreters
- Direct solicitor contact maintained throughout each case
What people say
Successful acquittals
24/7 police support
Transparent communication
Multilingual services
Expert representation
Services
Criminal Law
Specialist criminal defence representation across Northern Ireland. Our solicitors and advocates handle cases from police station attendance to Crown Court trials. We secure acquittals in serious offences including murder, fraud, and terrorism, while challenging extradition warrants and protecting client rights in custody. 24/7 emergency response available.
Family Law
Comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and non-molestation orders. We prioritise timely resolution of relationship breakdowns with transparent case management. Special expertise in social services interventions, adoption processes, and maintenance agreements while maintaining client communication throughout proceedings.
Personal Injury
Specialist representation for accident victims seeking compensation. We handle road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and medical negligence cases. Our team collaborates with orthopaedic surgeons, psychiatrists, and forensic accountants to prove liability and quantify losses. We secure compensation for physical injuries, psychiatric trauma, and lost earnings through negotiated settlements or court proceedings.
Judicial Review
Expert challenge of government decisions through judicial review proceedings. Our solicitors successfully overturn decisions by public authorities in areas including immigration, social services, and human rights. We combine courtroom advocacy with strategic legal arguments to protect client interests against state actions.
Medical Negligence
Specialist claims for compensation following medical errors. We investigate cases involving surgical mistakes, misdiagnosis, and inadequate care. Our team works with medical experts to prove negligence and secure compensation for ongoing treatment costs, lost earnings, and quality of life impacts while navigating complex healthcare liability frameworks.
People
Paul McCrudden
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor specialising in litigation and criminal law with a 2:1 Hons degree from University of Ulster. Represents clients in personal injury claims and criminal defence cases, including Court of Appeal appearances. Provides custody welfare support and maintains direct client contact throughout legal proceedings.
Damien Trainor
Advanced Advocate
Experienced criminal defence lawyer with 15 years of Crown Court advocacy. Specialises in high-profile cases including murder, fraud, and extradition challenges. Successfully overturned government decisions through judicial review proceedings while maintaining a substantial human rights practice across Northern Ireland.
Timothy McCrudden
Solicitor
Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2014, focusing on civil litigation and criminal law. Specialises in catastrophic injury claims from road accidents and workplace incidents. Regularly appears in Magistrates Court and Crown Court while challenging government decisions through judicial review proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, family law, personal injury claims, judicial review proceedings, and medical negligence cases across Northern Ireland.
Do you offer emergency legal assistance?
Yes, we provide 24/7 police station attendance with emergency call-out number 07955195503 for urgent legal representation.
Are initial consultations free?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations with legal aid assessments and clear cost breakdowns for private funding arrangements.
Do you handle Polish-speaking clients?
Yes, we provide free Polish legal clinics on alternate Mondays with qualified interpreters available for all proceedings.
What court experience do you have?
Our solicitors and advocates regularly appear in police stations, Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, and the Court of Appeal across Northern Ireland.
