Criminal Law

Direct Access Criminal Law Barristers

Facing criminal charges can be a challenging and stressful experience, but expert legal representation from a direct access criminal barrister can significantly influence the outcome of your case.

At Barristers First, we specialise in connecting clients directly with skilled criminal law barristers, providing immediate and professional support across the full spectrum of criminal law—from minor offences to the most serious and complex cases.

By instructing a direct access criminal barrister, you benefit from focused, specialist advice and representation tailored to your specific needs.

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Why Choose A Direct Access Criminal Barrister?

Most people charged with a crime are entitled to legal aid, which will enable you to be represented by a solicitor and barrister through the court process.

Not everyone, however, is entitled to legal aid.

Or you may be entitled, but you must pay monthly contributions to obtain it because, for example, you have a certain amount of disposable income over the threshold to be entitled to legal aid.

With that in mind, instructing a criminal law direct access barrister can often be more cost-effective than paying monthly contributions. Similarly, if you are not entitled to legal aid at all, it will most likely be more cost effective to instruct a criminal law direct access barrister rather than to instruct a solicitor privately.

A criminal law direct access barrister can advise you on your case and how you should plead based on the evidence provided. They can also represent you at the Magistrates Court, Crown Court or the Court of Appeal.

Our Direct Access Barrister’s Criminal Defence Services:

Most barristers’ practices encompass a broad range of offences, and others only specialise in a small number of offences, for example Murder, Rape or Serious Organised Crime.

The criminal law barristers we can offer you have extensive expertise in the following areas as well as others not mentioned below.

Road Traffic Act Offences (also known as driving offences): Drink driving, drug driving, speeding and other related driving offences.
Drug offences: Possession and possession with intent to supply Class A, B & C drugs as well as importation or production offences.
Sexual Offences: Including sexual assault and indecent image offences.
Burglary and Robbery: Robbery, theft and other offences.
Violence and damage: common assault, actual bodily harm, grievous bodily harm, criminal damage and other offences.
Possession of Offensive Weapons: Offences involving firearms, bladed articles and other prohibited item offences.
Fraud and dishonesty: Fraud by false representation, fraud by abuse of position, identity fraud and other fraud and dishonesty offences.

Our direct-access barristers are dedicated to providing expert legal representation, ensuring that your case is handled with the highest level of professionalism and care.

Why Should I Use A Direct Access Barrister For My Criminal Defence?

Using a barrister for your criminal defence ensures you will receive specialised and focused legal representation.

Barristers are experts in advocacy, possessing a deep understanding of court procedures and criminal law.

By instructing a public access barrister for criminal defence, you benefit from their experience and expertise, which is critical for navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system.

You will have direct communication with your barrister, allowing for a more personalised and responsive service.

Our Process

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Consider if you need advice or representation from a direct access barrister.

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Get in touch with us by phone or email and tell us about your case.

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We will offer you barristers with experience and expertise in the area of law you need.

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You decide to instruct a barrister and pay the fee so they can start working on your case.

Contact Barristers First

At Barristers First, we are committed to providing exceptional criminal defence services through the direct access barristers we offer.

If you need expert legal assistance, do not hesitate to contact us.

The team of highly experienced barristers are ready to advise and represent you through the court process, which can be lengthy, depending on the nature of the offence.

Email info@barristersfirst.com or call 0330 133 4456 today.

Take control of your defence with the help of a skilled and accomplished barrister.