At Crown Chambers we specialise in all aspects of criminal law. Our Criminal Team value fearless and determined advocacy and are highly regarded for their down to earth, no-nonsense approach to criminal cases.

Our clients are important to us and as a result our entire team strive to provide a service which results in the best possible results.

Our Approach

Crown Chambers provide a full range of advocacy and advisory services and are committed to providing the highest level of client care from initial advice thorough to appeal hearings and other post-sentence matters.

We aim to uphold our reputation for through case management, providing a joined up approach. Whether prosecuting or defending, we believe it’s critical to prepare cases early and monitor progress actively.

Specialist Areas

Members of the team provide representation throughout the country and are regularly involved in matters from the most high-profile cases such as murder to the lesser offences of road traffic. This is in a range of courts from the Crown Court and Court of Appeal to the Magistrates Court.

Counsel prosecute and defend on both a legal aid basis, and on a privately funded basis. Work is undertaken at all levels.

Sexual Offences – We have a team with a wealth of experience in serious sexual offences, along with related offences such as child cruelty, internet offences and child abduction. Our team are experts in covering matters such as applications under section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999, bad character applications, historic allegations and abuse of process.

Our team is seasoned in building rapport with vulnerable people  – either witnesses or defendants – at all stages of the trial process

In addition to to sexual offences we offer barristers with expertise across a range of specialist areas including:

• Assault / Violence
• Burglary / Robbery / Theft / Shop-lifting
• Child Abuse
• Criminal Fraud and Proceeds of Crime
• Dishonesty Offences
• Domestic Violence
• Drugs Offences
• Murder and Manslaughter cases
• Road Traffic Deaths
• Terrorism, Firearms and Public Disorder Offences
• Vandalism

Our counsel are experienced in drafting both grounds of appeal and applications for judicial review.