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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Liverpool
Canters Crime is a Liverpool-based law firm with over 25 years of experience in criminal defence. Our team of solicitors and legally qualified staff specialise in representing clients across England and Wales, offering tailored legal solutions for motoring offences, drug charges, theft, domestic violence, and fraud cases. Accredited by the Law Society, we combine extensive expertise with a client-focused approach, ensuring efficient representation in magistrates' and crown courts. Our 24/7 on-call service and commitment to legal aid accessibility underscore our dedication to defending clients' rights throughout the criminal justice process. 
Services
Motoring Offences
Drug Offences
Theft Offences
Domestic Violence
Fraud & Financial Offences
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in criminal defence law
- Our solicitors are accredited by the Law Society for excellence
- We operate 24/7 with immediate police station representation
- We handle cases nationally across England and Wales
- We offer both legal aid and private funding options
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
What people say
Professional legal advice
Helped through stressful time
Strong courtroom representation
Accessible 24/7 support
Effective legal aid assistance
Services
Motoring Offences
We specialise in defending motoring offence cases including drink driving, dangerous driving, and speeding charges. Our solicitors challenge evidence, identify procedural errors, and negotiate mitigating factors to reduce penalties. With extensive courtroom experience across Merseyside, we protect clients' driving privileges and futures.
Drug Offences
Our team defends clients facing drug possession, supply, and conspiracy charges. We challenge evidence admissibility, contest classification claims, and present mitigation strategies. With expertise in complex drug cases, we secure reduced sentences or charge dismissals while protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process.
Theft Offences
We defend theft, burglary, and robbery charges by challenging dishonesty claims and proving accidental possession. Our solicitors scrutinise evidence, contest valuation claims, and negotiate community orders instead of custodial sentences. We specialise in both petty theft and serious organised crime cases across northern England.
Domestic Violence
We defend domestic abuse accusations by challenging evidence credibility and presenting self-defence arguments. Our solicitors handle restraining orders, negotiate bail conditions, and contest false allegations during contentious separations. We protect clients' reputations and freedom in emotionally charged cases.
Fraud & Financial Offences
Our specialists defend tax evasion, identity fraud, and financial misconduct charges. We challenge digital evidence, contest dishonesty claims, and negotiate reduced penalties. With expertise in cyber fraud and complex financial investigations, we protect clients' professional reputations and financial interests during high-stakes prosecutions.
People
Peter Mitchell
Director, Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate
With over 25 years' experience, Peter Mitchell specialises in complex criminal defence cases. He represents clients in serious fraud and violent crime matters across England and Wales, holding higher court advocacy rights for crown court proceedings.
Richard Hughes
Director, Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate
Richard Hughes focuses on drug trafficking and organised crime cases. He has successfully defended multiple conspiracy charges and specialises in challenging forensic evidence admissibility during lengthy trials.
Graham Polson
Director, Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate
Graham Polson concentrates on motoring offences and regulatory breaches. He regularly negotiates reduced penalties for drink driving charges and specialises in exceptional hardship arguments for licence retention.
Gerard Nolan
Director, Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate
Gerard Nolan handles violent crime and sexual offence allegations. He specialises in defending domestic violence accusations and has secured numerous acquittals through strategic evidence challenges and witness cross-examinations.
Questions
What areas of criminal law do you specialise in?
We specialise in motoring offences, drug charges, theft, domestic violence, and fraud cases. Our solicitors handle both summary and indictable offences across England and Wales.
Do you offer 24/7 legal representation?
Yes, we operate a 24-hour on-call service for police station attendances and urgent court appearances throughout Merseyside and surrounding regions.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We offer legal aid for qualifying defendants in criminal matters. Our team will assess your eligibility during your initial consultation and explain funding options.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our directors have collectively practiced criminal law for over 100 years, with individual experience exceeding 25 years in courtroom advocacy and case preparation.
What court locations do you cover?
We represent clients in magistrates' and crown courts across Liverpool, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, and nationally throughout England and Wales.
How do you handle complex fraud cases?
Our specialists analyse digital evidence, challenge forensic accounting, and present sophisticated defences against cyber fraud and financial misconduct allegations in high-value prosecutions.
