Criminal Defence for Foreign Nationals
If you have been accused of any form of criminal offence as a foreign national, it is essential that you have expert legal advice and representation.
At JD Spicer Zeb, we understand how stressful it can be to face a criminal investigation, especially if you are not a UK citizen. Foreign nationals, including Chinese, American and other international clients, are fully entitled to expert legal support, and our specialist criminal defence solicitors are here to protect your rights from the outset.
Our team has extensive experience helping clients avoid charges, secure early acquittals and achieve not guilty verdicts, as well as reduce penalties where a conviction cannot be avoided. Whatever the allegation, obtaining advice from specialist criminal defence solicitors is essential.
Although a duty solicitor is available, choosing your own dedicated legal representative ensures you receive focused, high-quality defence tailored to your circumstances. Our criminal defence solicitors for foreign nationals provide clear, straightforward guidance and robust representation to help you understand your position and build the strongest possible defence.
Contact our criminal law solicitors for foreign nationals now
If you are a Chinese national, American national, or any other foreign nationality, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact a member of our dedicated team of criminal defence lawyers in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:
- Brent & Camden London Office: 020 7624 7771
- Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638
- Birmingham Office: 0121 614 3333
- City of London: 0207 624 7771 – our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.
Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk
Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We have worked on many high-profile cases throughout the UK, with a high success rate when providing criminal defence for foreign nationals at the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court, Crown Court, Court of Appeal and all the way up to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Our highly experienced criminal defence for foreign nationals solicitors offer the following to American nationals, Chinese nationals, and any other foreign nationals:
- 24/7 legal support in person and over the phone, 365 days a year
- Representation anywhere in England or Wales
- Accredited Police Station Representatives to support you during a police interview
- Clear, effective legal advice in any language (see our languages spoken)
What type of cases do JD Spicer Zeb’s criminal law solicitors take on?
Our dedicated team of criminal defence solicitors for foreign nationals can advise and represent you for all stages of criminal proceedings related to offences including but not limited to:
- Drug Offences (from simple possession to possession with intent to supply, drug conspiracies, cultivation and production)
- Sexual Offences and images
- Serious and Violent Crime (including Common Assault, ABH, and GBH)
- Murder & Manslaughter
- Firearms & Knife Offences
- Terrorism
- Serious Fraud
- Driving Offences
- Theft, Burglary and Robbery
Pre-Charge Bail
If you are released on pre-charge bail (also simply known as being released on bail), after a police interview, this means an investigation will continue so more evidence can be gathered before a final charging decision is made.
Whilst the police are making their decision they may impose bail conditions, such as restrictions on where you can go and requirements to attend the police station on a certain day.
To find out more in relation to pre charge bail please use the links provided below:
- Pre-charge bail and Released Under Investigation (RUI)
- On Bail But Not Charged - What Does It Mean?
- How long can you be on bail without charge UK?
Contact our criminal law solicitors for foreign nationals now
If you are a Chinese national, American national, or any other foreign nationality, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can contact a member of our dedicated team of criminal defence lawyers in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone on:
- Brent & Camden London Office: 020 7624 7771
- Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638
- Birmingham Office: 0121 614 3333
- City of London: 0207 624 7771 – our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City.
Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk
Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
24/7 legal representation for Foreign Nationals
Please get in touch for a free initial consultation with one of our expert criminal defence, as well as for immediate advice and representation.
For immediate representation and advice, you can contact our Emergency Number: 0783 657 7556, and we will provide you with the urgent assistance you need.
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There is limited recourse for you if you are falsely accused. Click a selection of the cases we have covered. The best thing you can do is to instruct an excellent solicitor from the outset.
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