Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Blackburn
Established in 2004, FMB Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice in Blackburn, specialising in criminal defence and motoring offences. Our team combines over 120 years of collective experience to deliver tailored legal solutions, operating 24/7 to provide urgent support when clients need it most. We prioritise client care, maintaining strict confidentiality while adhering to the Solicitors Code of Professional Conduct. Our approach focuses on understanding individual client needs to achieve optimal outcomes, whether handling serious criminal charges or motoring violations. We offer Legal Aid eligibility assessments and transparent pricing structures, including fixed fees where possible.Recognised for our dedication, we serve clients across Blackburn and surrounding areas, combining technical expertise with compassionate representation. Our team includes accredited police station representatives and in-house advocates, ensuring comprehensive support at every stage of legal proceedings. We maintain strong relationships with leading counsel to strengthen case outcomes, while our client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism and accessibility. As an SRA-regulated firm (number 666147), we uphold the highest standards of legal practice and ethical conduct.
Services
Criminal Defence
Motoring Offences
Fraud Cases
Violent Crime
Sexual Offences
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal support for police station and court cases
- Our team has over 120 years of combined experience in criminal defence
- We provide Legal Aid eligibility assessments and transparent fixed-fee options
- SRA-regulated with proven success in complex criminal and motoring cases
- Client testimonials consistently highlight our accessibility and case outcomes
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Outstanding service
Highly recommended
Excellent results
Always there when needed
Professional and precise
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service specialises in representing clients facing serious charges including fraud, violent crime, and sexual offences. With over 120 years of combined experience, our solicitors provide immediate 24/7 support at police stations and courts nationwide. We employ strategic defence approaches, leveraging strong relationships with leading counsel to achieve case dismissals or reduced sentences while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Motoring Offences
We defend drivers facing licence-threatening charges such as dangerous driving and DUI. Our specialists use exceptional hardship arguments and technical defences to prevent disqualifications, even in high-point cases. With immediate representation available at all stages of proceedings, we protect clients' livelihoods through strategic court submissions and negotiated penalty reductions while maintaining compliance with road traffic legislation.
Fraud Cases
Our fraud defence team handles complex financial crime allegations ranging from benefit overpayments to multi-million pound money laundering cases. We conduct detailed forensic analysis of evidence, challenge prosecution financial assessments, and develop robust defence strategies. Our solicitors work with specialist accountants to dismantle complex financial allegations while protecting clients' professional reputations and personal assets.
Violent Crime
We defend serious violent crime allegations including assault and grievous bodily harm. Our solicitors investigate incident circumstances, challenge witness testimonies, and assess self-defence claims. With experienced courtroom advocates, we negotiate charge reductions or acquittals through evidential challenges and mitigation strategies while providing continuous support throughout the judicial process.
Sexual Offences
Our sex offence specialists provide discreet representation for serious allegations including rape and indecent exposure. We conduct thorough examination of forensic evidence, challenge complainant credibility, and assess digital evidence integrity. With trauma-informed approaches, we protect clients' rights during police interviews and court proceedings while minimising reputational damage through strategic case management.
People
Deborah Morgan
Senior Partner and Head of Crime
With over 20 years' experience, Deborah Morgan leads our criminal defence team. Recognised for her compassionate yet precise approach, she specialises in complex case strategy and client support during high-stress situations. Her leadership ensures consistent delivery of exceptional legal outcomes.
Aftab Bakhat
Crime Consultant
Aftab Bakhat provides expert crime consultancy services, frequently representing clients at police stations outside regular hours. Known for his dedication, he has achieved notable successes in difficult cases, including recent dismissals of serious criminal charges through strategic evidence challenges.
Daniel Frazer
Criminal Solicitor
Daniel Frazer specialises in duty solicitor work, offering immediate legal support during police investigations. His expertise in procedural compliance ensures clients' rights are protected during critical early stages of criminal proceedings, with particular focus on evidence admissibility challenges.
Simon Paul Farnsworth
Crime Consultant
Simon Farnsworth brings extensive crime consultancy experience to our team. His focus on procedural accuracy and court preparation has contributed to numerous successful outcomes in both magistrates' and crown courts across the North West region.
William Rawstron
Criminal Solicitor
William Rawstron provides dedicated criminal defence services, combining legal expertise with client-focused communication. His approach ensures clients understand complex legal processes while receiving robust representation at all stages of criminal proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do FMB Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence and motoring offences, including fraud, violent crime, sexual offences, and driving violations. Our team handles cases from police station through to crown court proceedings.
Do you offer emergency legal support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal representation for police station attendances and urgent court matters. Our team responds immediately to out-of-hours legal emergencies across Blackburn and the North West.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
We assess all clients for Legal Aid eligibility. If not eligible, we offer transparent private payment options including fixed fees where possible, with costs agreed before work commences.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have over 120 years combined experience in criminal law. Many team members are accredited police station representatives with proven success in complex case defence and court advocacy.
What if I need urgent driving licence protection?
Contact us immediately for motoring offence cases. We use exceptional hardship arguments and technical defences to prevent disqualifications, even in high-point cases, with representation available at all legal stages.
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