Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Specialist Criminal Defence Solicitors in Surrey
Established in 1999, Frame Smith is a specialist criminal defence practice serving Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex. Our firm is led by partners David Smith and Anthony Egan, both with over 20 years of experience in serious criminal allegations, road traffic offences, and benefit fraud cases. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by the Legal Aid Agency, offering legal aid, competitive fixed fees, and bespoke private client services. Our approach prioritises direct partner supervision, ensuring clients receive tailored representation without intermediaries.We collaborate with leading barristers, Queen's Counsel, and expert witnesses in forensic accounting, pathology, and digital evidence. With offices in Ash Vale and Horley, we provide immediate 24/7 police station attendance and court representation in magistrates', crown, and appeal courts. Our commitment to meticulous preparation and client-focused advocacy has earned consistent positive feedback from clients and professional referrals within the criminal justice system.
Services
Criminal Defence
Road Traffic Cases
Benefit Fraud Defence
Magistrates Court Representation
Crown Court Advocacy
POCA Investigations
Police Station Advice
Sexual Offences Defence
Drug Crime Cases
Financial Crime Defence
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in criminal defence law
- Direct partner supervision with no trainee involvement
- Higher Court Advocates qualified to represent in crown courts
- Local knowledge of Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex courts
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing for road traffic cases
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent lawyer
Pragmatic and professional
Best possible outcome
Thorough and dedicated
Local knowledge
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide comprehensive criminal defence services for serious allegations including murder, GBH, and fraud. Our Higher Court Advocates have 20+ years' experience representing clients in magistrates' and crown courts. We offer legal aid eligibility assessments and fixed-fee private representation with direct partner supervision throughout proceedings.
Road Traffic Cases
Specialist representation for driving disqualifications and penalty points. We handle exceptional hardship arguments and special reasons defences to protect licences. Fixed fees start at 500 + VAT for guilty pleas, with trial representation from 1,000 + VAT. Our solicitors appear in local courts daily.
Benefit Fraud Defence
We defend benefit fraud allegations involving DWP investigations and POCA proceedings. Services include interview representation, document analysis, and court preparation. Legal aid assessments available for postal requisitions and summons to magistrates' courts across Surrey and surrounding counties.
Magistrates Court Representation
Experienced representation for all magistrates' court matters including domestic violence cases and assault charges. We offer legal aid applications, fixed-fee private representation from 500 + VAT, and continuity of counsel through our local court contacts in Guildford, Crawley, and Basingstoke.
Crown Court Advocacy
Higher Court Advocates handle serious criminal trials including sexual offences, drug supply, and financial crime. We prepare cases with expert witnesses and leading barristers. Legal aid available subject to means testing, with private representation options for guaranteed continuity.
People
David Smith
Partner
Qualified in 1997, David specialises in criminal and road traffic law. He lectures on criminal law and holds Higher Courts Advocacy rights. With 25 years' experience, he represents clients in murder and serious fraud cases.
Anthony Egan
Partner
With 20 years' experience, Anthony handles financial crime and sexual offence cases. He has Higher Courts Advocacy rights and successfully appealed excessive sentences in the Court of Appeal.
Nick Brown
Solicitor
Qualified in 2001, Nick specialises in magistrates' court trials and holds Higher Courts Advocacy rights. He appears daily in local courts and represents clients in crown court matters.
Lee Wainscoat
Police Station Advisor
Former police officer with 16 years' service, Lee provides expert police station advice. He specialises in vulnerable suspects and complex fraud investigations across Surrey and Hampshire.
Roxana Sampson
Police Station Advisor
Accredited advisor since 2015, Roxana speaks Romanian, French, and Spanish. She attends police stations daily and provides multilingual legal support for diverse client needs.
Questions
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide a 30-minute free consultation for criminal defence matters and a one-hour free assessment for crown court cases.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
Legal aid eligibility depends on case complexity and financial circumstances. We'll assess your situation during your initial consultation.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex, and surrounding areas with offices in Ash Vale and Horley.
Do you handle urgent police station cases?
Yes, we provide 24/7 police station attendance free of charge through our accredited advisors.
What payment options are available?
We accept BACS, cash, cheques, and credit cards with fixed-fee pricing for most common legal services.
Can I choose my solicitor?
Yes, our bespoke service guarantees direct partner involvement from case inception through to court proceedings.
