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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Norwich
ACT Solicitors is a specialist criminal law firm with over 100 years of combined experience across its team of highly qualified solicitors. We hold the Law Society's LEXCEL accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in legal practice. Our dedicated team provides 24/7 police station representation across Norfolk and Suffolk, ensuring clients receive immediate support when facing criminal allegations. We offer expert court representation at both magistrates' and crown courts, utilising experienced advocates and trusted barristers to achieve optimal outcomes. Our motoring law specialists have successfully represented clients for over 42 years, helping individuals retain their driving licences in complex cases.We maintain transparent pricing structures with fixed fee options and hold government contracts for legal aid representation. Our Norwich office serves as a central hub for clients across East Anglia, with our solicitors regularly travelling to courts and police stations throughout the UK. We prioritise clear communication, explaining legal procedures in plain English while maintaining the highest professional standards. Our team of solicitor directors ensures personal accountability and direct access to senior legal professionals throughout every case.
Services
Criminal Defence
Motoring Law
Benefit Fraud
Agency Instruction
Legal Aid Funding
Highlights and features
- Specialist criminal law firm with no civil/family law distractions
- Over 100 years combined experience in criminal defence advocacy
- 24/7 police station representation across Norfolk and Suffolk
- Holding Law Society's LEXCEL accreditation for practice excellence
- Fixed fee motoring law services with expert court representation
Associations and certifications
- Law Society LEXCEL
What people say
24/7 availability
Expert legal knowledge
Successful outcomes
Transparent pricing
Dedicated representation
Services
Criminal Defence
Our experienced solicitors provide expert criminal defence at police stations and courts. We offer immediate 24/7 representation, explaining legal procedures and protecting client rights during investigations. Our team specialises in achieving optimal outcomes through strategic advocacy.
Motoring Law
Specialist representation for motoring offences including disqualification cases. We help clients retain driving licences through technical defences and hardship arguments. Our solicitors have successfully represented clients for over 42 years in complex motoring cases.
Benefit Fraud
Legal support for benefit fraud investigations and court proceedings. We accompany clients during interviews under caution and provide court representation. Legal aid available for qualifying cases with fixed fee options for private clients.
Agency Instruction
Agency representation services for other law firms requiring local court or police station support. We handle cases at Norwich and Bury Magistrates' Courts with standard legal aid rates or fixed fee arrangements for private clients.
Court Representation
Expert court representation at magistrates' and crown courts. Our solicitors prepare cases, present evidence, and argue on clients' behalf. We use experienced barristers for complex trials while maintaining transparent cost structures.
People
James Burrows
Director, Solicitor
Experienced criminal defence solicitor with specialist expertise in court advocacy. Provides expert legal representation across Norfolk and Suffolk. Committed to achieving optimal client outcomes through strategic legal approaches.
Ryan Creek
Director, Solicitor
Specialist criminal law advocate with extensive court experience. Focuses on complex defence cases and motoring law matters. Maintains Law Society LEXCEL accreditation standards in all legal practices.
Alison Armstrong
Managing Director
Senior legal practitioner overseeing firm operations and client representation. Provides strategic leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex criminal defence cases across East Anglia.
Malcolm Plummer
Head of Legal Practice
Experienced legal professional directing practice standards and client representation. Specialises in criminal law procedures and court advocacy. Ensures compliance with Law Society excellence standards.
Questions
What are your office opening hours?
Our Norwich office operates Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm for general inquiries and appointments.
Do you offer out-of-hours legal representation?
Yes, we provide 24/7 police station representation and court cover for urgent matters across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Can I get free legal advice?
We offer free initial phone advice on criminal matters during office hours and free police station representation through legal aid.
What documents should I bring to appointments?
Bring case papers, photographic ID, proof of address, and financial documentation if applying for legal aid.
How do I instruct your services?
Contact us via phone, email, or website contact form to arrange immediate legal representation or schedule appointments.
Do you handle cases outside Norwich?
We represent clients across Norfolk, Suffolk, and the UK, with solicitors regularly attending courts and police stations nationwide.
