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Defending an Allegation

Raj Chada
Partner
Ruth Harris
Ruth Harris
Partner
Caroline Liggins
Caroline Liggins
Partner
Chloe Hartnell
Chloe Hartnell
Partner
Darrell Ennis-Gayle
Darrell Ennis-Gayle
Partner
Graeme Hydari
Graeme Hydari
Partner
Jessica Davis
Partner
Kerry Spence
Kerry Spence
Partner
Laura O'Brien
Laura O’Brien
Partner
Mike Schwarz
Mike Schwarz
Partner
Sean Caulfield
Sean Caulfield
Partner
Ailsa McNeil
Ailsa McNeil
Solicitor
Amy Coulter
Amy Coulter
Solicitor
Aneka Thirurajah
Aneka Thirurajah
Senior Associate
Anna Williams
Anna Williams
Paralegal
Ben Follows
Ben Follows
Paralegal
Bethany Gerrard
Bethany Gerrard
Trainee
Casey Jenkins
Senior Associate
Earnestina Rajaratnam
Earnestina Rajaratnam
Paralegal
Eliza Bell
Trainee
Elizabeth Andrewartha
Solicitor
Ella Ferriter
Paralegal
Emily McNally
Emily McNally
Solicitor
Fatima Qaid
Fatima Qaid
Paralegal
Francesca Cociani
Francesca Cociani
Senior Associate
George Steel
George Steel
Solicitor
Georgia Prichard
Georgia Prichard
Trainee
Ghislaine Sandoval
Ghislaine Sandoval
Associate
Jessica Atkinson
Jessica Atkinson
Solicitor
Jessica Murray
Jessica Murray
Associate
Jiawen Guo
Paralegal
Justin Stuart-Mills
Consultant Solicitor
Katie McFadden
Katie McFadden
Associate
Katy O'Mara
Katy O’Mara
Associate
Kiran Mehta
Kiran Mehta
Consultant
Lara Ideo
Solicitor
Marina Afzal-Khan
Marina Afzal-Khan
Paralegal
May Spencer
May Spencer
Paralegal
Michael Ackah
Senior Associate
Priya Pandya
Priya Pandya
Paralegal
Rabiah Farooq
Rabiah Farooq
Trainee
Rebecca Field
Rebecca Field
Solicitor
Scarlett Roberts
Scarlett Roberts
Trainee
Shelby Keppel
Shelby Cusick
Consultant
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Shyan MacTavish
Associate
Tosin Akinboboye
Tosin Akinboboye
Solicitor
Viviane Bablin
Viviane Bablin
Solicitor

Being investigated for any kind of criminal act can be a stressful time for you and your family.

Our specialist criminal defence team are experienced in supporting clients with defending an allegation and have the knowledge and expertise to help you defend your rights.

While the situation can be extremely worrying, we’re able to represent you every step of the way. From an interview at the police station to any court hearings or regulatory and disciplinary hearings, we handle your case with the utmost discretion to help protect your reputation.

HJA Chambers firm logo 2025Our Crime team have been ranked in the Chambers UK 2025 legal directory. The team was described as “100% committed to their client and to delivering an excellent service” and were praised for being available “whatever time of day or night .”

Legal 500 UK - Top Tier Firm-2025 “They have able in house advocates who have real expertise in this area. This does not come at the expense of their general crime practice.‘” – Legal 500, 2025

Dealing with a criminal investigation

A criminal investigation covers a whole range of different circumstances, from assaults and cybercrime to drug offences and terrorism.

An investigation usually involves the police but can involve other professional bodies. Those involved will investigate whether a person should be charged with an offence, or whether they are guilty of an offence they have already been charged for.

Usually, such an investigation means that you will have been accused of committing a criminal offence and will be interviewed under caution by the police or another relevant authority. If this is taken further, it can lead to a court hearing.

Allegations of any kind can come from all manner of bodies, both public and individuals.

 

“I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE HODGE JONES & ALLEN REPRESENT ME THIS YEAR AND RECEIVED THE MOST WONDERFUL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT."

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Defending a criminal allegation

Our expert team are experienced in defending criminal allegations and have a long and successful history in delivering results-driven outcomes that prioritise your future and reputation. Those we defend are at the heart of every case we take on. We understand that a criminal investigation can present a problem for your personal standing and as such we handle your case with discretion and privacy. We are also able to advise on public relations where required.

By seeking legal advice early, we’re able to help you secure a discreet outcome that doesn’t harm your reputation.

We offer you:

Trustworthy representation
An experienced member of our team will assist you in your case from your initial investigation through to the end. We can work to encourage no prosecution to be taken.

Assistance every step of the way
If your matter ends up in court, we can guide and represent you through the entire process, right up to appeal to the highest courts if necessary.

Contact our specialist criminal defence team today on
0330 822 3451
or request a call back.
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Why choose Hodge Jones & Allen?

Whilst we frequently deal with high-profile cases involving ground-breaking issues of law, we recognise that to each client their case has profound importance. We will be committed to your case no matter how large or small, offering you complete discretion throughout the legal journey.

You can expect to receive clear advice from a solicitor able to think strategically using the team’s vast experience and knowledge of criminal litigation. You will have a solicitor who is tenacious in their representation, with the drive to save your reputation.

Representation
Our solicitors will help you in your case throughout your investigation.

Court hearings
If your matter ends up in court, we can guide and represent you through the entire process, right up to appeal in the highest courts.

Robust defence
We take the time to understand your case and your approach to it so that we can fight better on your behalf. Our lawyers’ patient, diligent and approachable manner is appreciated by our clients.

Get in touch if you or a family member needs legal representation. We’re here to help with anything from getting a police caution removed or because you’ve been accused of a serious crime.

“BRILLIANT COMPANY. VERY RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY. IF EVER NEEDED WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"

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Client testimonials

Our client testimonials speak for themselves
“The service I received was nothing short of brilliant and I couldn’t fault them in any way. And they got me exactly the result I wanted.”  Client

Independently recognised as leaders in the field
“They’re excellent: they are able to accommodate every level of case from the most complicated to the simplest, they’ve got the resources and deploy them well, and they’re very proactive.”
Chambers UK, 2019

Contact our specialist criminal defence team today on
0330 822 3451
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