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We are defence lawyers with a commitment to achieving the best possible results for our clients.
I have found the solicitors to be a very committed group of individuals who have a genuine desire to act in the very best interests of their clients.
– Legal 500 UK (2023)
Our Experience
Ranked in the latest Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 guides, our criminal defence solicitors are recognised experts in their fields. The dedicated team at TV Edwards has been at the forefront of criminal defence work in London for over 50 years, offering specialist legal advice on the full range of criminal defence work.
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Our Experience
We are first-class criminal defence lawyers with a national reputation for excellence.
Ranked in the latest Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 guides, our criminal defence solicitors are recognised experts in their fields.
The dedicated team at TV Edwards has been at the forefront of criminal defence work in London for over 50 years, offering specialist legal advice on the full range of criminal defence work.
How Can Our Team Help?
Our specialist criminal defence solicitors can advise you at all stages of criminal investigation and proceedings.
We can make a valuable intervention before arrest, at the police station, and during court proceedings at the magistrates, crown, or higher courts.
Over the years, we have successfully acted in a huge range of cases, from serious and high-profile fraud and homicide matters to motoring offences.
Our team recognise that whatever the nature or profile of the allegation, it will be of great significance to our clients, and in that respect, we approach all cases in the same way and with the same levels of dedication.
How Our Criminal Defence Lawyers Work
The criminal defence team at TV Edwards are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for its clients.
This means fearlessly protecting our clients’ interests, putting forward the best possible case, challenging evidence, and diligently and forensically preparing cases.
The team achieves this with compassion, discretion, and understanding, supporting clients through what can often be very distressing circumstances.
We are known for being pragmatic problem solvers who are down-to-earth, hardworking, and tenacious.
The team is made up of accredited police station advisors, solicitors, and higher court advocates – all well-equipped to present your case to the highest standards.
We collaborate with handpicked barristers and expert witnesses to ensure that your legal team is as strong as it can be.
We are accessible 24 hours a day through our emergency telephone line, and we are available to represent you during the evenings and weekends if required.
If you’d like to talk to us, get in touch.
What Others Say About Our Criminal Defence Lawyers
The solicitors are really committed to their cases and their clients.It’s a heavyweight crime firm where cases are fought hard and there’s real expert knowledge in the team.
– Chambers and Partners UK (2025)
The team is very well-organised and someone is always available to help if an issue arises. They have an excellent supply of work and a great reputation – they are a go-to firm in East London.
– Chambers and Partners UK (2025)
The criminal team has a number of solicitors who are extremely capable and have extensive experience of representing young people charged with serious crimes.
Legal 500 (2025)
The firm provides a consistent, responsive, hands-on approach that can be lacking from the larger firms. They are proactive in advancing the client’s case and in offering support to counsel throughout the trial process. Client care, collaboration with counsel, and a willingness to think creatively about the use of expert evidence are particular strengths.
Legal 500 (2025)
‘Excellent quality of work despite financial constraints. No stone left unturned. Dedicated lawyers’
Legal 500 (2025)
Committed to legal aid and have a team who cover all areas from youth to serious crime, generally to a high standard’
Legal 500 (2025)
TV Edwards have a very professional and capable crime team, delivering a greater level of services than many firms in the same market. ’
– Legal 500 (2025)
They’re a very close-knit team who are extremely approachable – clients love them.
– Chambers and Partners UK (2024)
They are responsive and put the client’s needs at the centre of their decision making.
– Chambers and Partners UK (2024)
A committed team who work hard and understand the importance of client care. The case preparation is at a higher level than many other firms.
– Legal 500 UK (2024)
TV Edwards’ client care is exceptional – they never cut corners and really fight for those they defend. As a barrister, they are my favourite firm to be instructed by because they adopt a collaborative approach with counsel and do everything they can to meticulously prepare the case. I always feel that the case is in very safe hands.
– Legal 500 UK (2024)
The team has a strong dedication to client service, especially in Crown Court cases. They don’t simply hand the case over to barristers but remain strongly involved, analysing the evidence and providing full proofs and comments on evidence throughout. The client is advised and supported by the solicitor throughout to a high standard.
– Legal 500 UK (2024)
I would say that TV Edwards is one of the best around for pure client care and legal expertise, and quite rightly has a fantastic reputation in East and South London.
– Legal 500 UK (2024)
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