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CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITOR – EXPERT REPRESENTATION, WEMBLEY

Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. Defence for serious offences. Decades of legal expertise.

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DEFENCE AT ALL COURT LEVELS

SPECIALISTS IN EXTRADITION CASES

CLIENT-FOCUSED RIGHTS PROTECTION

CRIMINAL DEFENCE & EXTRADITION SOLICITORS 

Shah Law Chambers has a strong reputation in criminal defence, extradition, and immigration law, led by our founding solicitor with over 20 years’ experience in criminal litigation. We regularly represent clients at police stations, magistrates’ courts, the Crown Court, and in extradition proceedings before Westminster Magistrates’ Court and the High Court. You can rely on our expertise during what is often a stressful and urgent time—get in touch today to discuss your case and how we can assist you.

CRIMINAL DEFENCE SERVICES

We defend clients against police investigations and criminal prosecutions across England and Wales, with a primary focus on London and surrounding areas.

Our Criminal Defence Work Includes:

  • 24/7 Police Station Representation (interviews under caution, voluntary interviews)

  • Representations to police (bail conditions, electronic tagging, no further action requests)

  • Driving & Motoring Offences

  • Assault (Common Assault, ABH, GBH)

  • Murder & Manslaughter

  • Sexual Offences

  • Drug Offences

  • Theft, Burglary & Dishonesty Offences

  • Cyber Crime

  • Firearms & Weapons Offences

  • Terrorism & Serious Crime

  • Public Order Offences

  • Restraining Orders

  • Youth Crime

  • Appeals against Magistrates’ and Crown Court decisions

  • Private Prosecutions

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EXTRADITION LAW EXPERTISE

Extradition is the formal legal process where one country requests the surrender of a person from another country to face criminal proceedings. We act in first-instance extradition cases and appeals, offering urgent and strategic advice from the outset. We regularly represent clients at:

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  • Westminster Magistrates’ Court

  • High Court extradition appeals

CATEGORY 1 & CATEGORY 2 EXTRADITION COUNTRIES

CATEGORY 1 COUNTRIES (EUROPEAN ARREST WARRANT – FASTER PROCESS)

EU Member States including:

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

CATEGORY 2A COUNTRIES (NO PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE REQUIRED)

Australia, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, and the USA.

CATEGORY 2B COUNTRIES (PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE REQUIRED)

Argentina, Brazil, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Thailand, the UAE, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

OUR APPROACH & MAIN STAGES

CRIMINAL DEFENCE PROCESS

  • Taking instructions and reviewing prosecution evidence

  • Advising on strength of case and likely sentence

  • Preparing defence strategy and witness evidence

  • Court representation and hearings

  • Advising on verdicts and appeal prospects

COMPLICATING FACTORS

Some cases may become more complex due to:

  • Human rights issues (Article 8 family life, prison conditions)

  • Political or asylum-related claims

  • Multiple requesting states

  • Seriousness of alleged offences

  • Need for expert evidence

  • Appeals causing delays

  • Multiple defendants or extensive criminal records

EXTRADITION PROCESS

  • Pre-arrest enquiries and risk assessment

  • Arrest and initial hearing

  • Case preparation and evidence review

  • Contesting extradition on legal and human rights grounds

  • Magistrates’ Court decision

  • High Court appeals (where applicable)

PRICING & FEE STRUCTURES

CRIMINAL DEFENCE

  • Fixed fees (case-specific and dependent on complexity)

  • Costs vary by offence severity, number of defendants, and case stage

  • Consultation recommended for accurate fee assessment

FIXED FEE INCLUDES:

  • Case preparation and advice

  • Reviewing evidence

  • Court attendance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court

EXTRADITION

  • Fixed fee (Magistrates’ Court level): £5,000 (excluding disbursements)

  • Hourly rate (if complexity increases): £300 + VAT

  • Clear pricing provided in advance

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Expert witnesses

  • High Court appeals

  • Counsel/barrister fees

  • Witness statement drafting (unless agreed)

TIMESCALES

CRIMINAL DEFENCE

  • Summary offences: 3–6 months

  • Complex cases or trials: up to 12 months or longer

  • Court backlogs may extend timelines

EXTRADITION

  • Initial hearing: within 21 days of arrest

  • Category 1 cases: 3–6 months

  • Complex Category 2 cases: 6–12 months

  • High Court appeals may significantly extend timescales

Brilliant customer service. Very helpful and polite staff. Mr Shah is the best solicitor, helped me with my divorce case throughout. 👍

Reetu Marwaha

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