Business Details
20 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Preston
Kellocks Solicitors is a leading specialist criminal defence firm established in 2006, serving clients across the North West of England with nationwide capability. Our expertise spans police station representation, Magistrates Court advocacy, and Crown Court litigation, supported by a team of highly experienced solicitors and Higher Court Advocates. As a contracted supplier to the Legal Aid Agency, we handle over 22,000 criminal cases, combining extensive legal knowledge with a client-centric approach. Our accreditations include the Specialist Quality Mark and regulation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 663725), reflecting our commitment to excellence in criminal and motoring law. 
Services
Criminal Defence
Motoring Law
Police Station Representation
Magistrates Court Advocacy
Crown Court Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of specialist criminal defence experience since 2006.
- We offer Legal Aid eligibility assessments and competitive private fees.
- Our low overheads avoid 'big city' rates while maintaining high-quality representation.
- We provide nationwide services with local expertise in Lancashire and the North West.
- Our client satisfaction rate exceeds 99% with 100% recommendation likelihood.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Specialist Quality Mark
What people say
Professional and supportive
Excellent advocacy skills
Transparent fee structure
Highly recommendable service
Stress-free process
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides expert legal support from police station interviews through to Crown Court trials. With over 200 years of collective experience, we specialise in complex cases involving serious crime, drug offences, and multi-defendant trials. Our team includes Higher Court Advocates and former prosecutors, ensuring robust defence strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Motoring Law
Specialist motoring law services cover drink driving, totting-up disqualifications, and exceptional hardship applications. We uniquely offer Legal Aid eligibility for serious motoring offences, combining advocacy expertise with strategic mitigation. Our success rates in avoiding disqualifications and reducing penalties are supported by in-house Higher Court Advocates and nationwide Barrister networks.
Police Station Representation
Available 24/7, our police station service provides immediate legal support for interviews under caution. As Legal Aid Agency contractors, we offer free representation in Lancashire and the North West. Our solicitors specialise in protecting client rights during investigations, ensuring proper disclosure and strategic advice from initial detention through charge negotiations.
Magistrates Court Advocacy
We provide dedicated Magistrates Court advocacy for criminal and motoring cases, including trial preparation and mitigation hearings. Our team handles over 22,000 cases, focusing on tactical disclosure challenges and evidence analysis. Legal Aid eligibility assessments are conducted to ensure accessible representation for clients facing summary offences.
Crown Court Litigation
Our Crown Court service specialises in serious criminal cases including murder, large-scale drug conspiracies, and sexual offences. With in-house Higher Court Advocates and established Barrister partnerships, we manage complex trials requiring expert evidence analysis. Legal Aid eligibility is assessed for clients facing indictable offences requiring extended court proceedings.
People
Ivan Dickinson
Principal
Principal solicitor with 17 years' experience, specialising in criminal defence since 2006. Member of Preston and Skelmersdale police station duty rotas, with expertise in Magistrates Court advocacy and rural France enthusiast.
Lesley Nicholson
Head of Crown Court Department
Qualified solicitor since 2003, specialising in serious crime and evidence law. Former Lancashire Probation Service prosecutor, Digital Implementation Group member, and holder of the Specialist Quality Mark since 2015.
Beverley Hackett
Higher Court Advocate
Criminal advocate since 2006 with 24 years' litigation experience. Specialises in murder, sexual offences, and complex forensic challenges. Graduate of the University of Central Lancashire with interests in sailing and family activities.
Adrianna Gallery
Office Manager
Office Manager since 2007, responsible for financial operations and principal support. With 14 years' tenure, she balances childcare responsibilities with managing firm logistics and accounting systems.
Questions
Do you offer Legal Aid for criminal cases?
Yes, we assess Legal Aid eligibility for Magistrates and Crown Court cases, including police station representation under the Legal Aid Agency contract.
What motoring offences do you handle?
We specialise in all motoring offences including drink driving, totting-up points, exceptional hardship applications, and driving bans.
Are your fees competitive?
Yes, our Preston-based low overheads avoid 'big city' rates while maintaining access to top-tier legal expertise and Barrister networks.
Do you operate nationwide?
While based in Lancashire, we provide nationwide legal representation through established partnerships and in-house Higher Court Advocates.
How quickly can you assist with urgent cases?
Our 24/7 police station service ensures immediate legal support for arrests or interviews under caution across the North West.
