From our modern
offices in Nottingham, Derby, Leicester and Sheffield, Cartwright King delivers
a complete Criminal Defence service. We always
defend and never prosecute, we always talk straight, and we fight
to win. With a passion.
We can help you with:
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Police Station representation
- free Legal Aid is always available |
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Magistrates, Crown Court and Court of Appeal
representation |
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Free, 24 hour emergency
assistance, 365 days a year |
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All types of alleged crimes, including assault,
theft, DSS investigations, drugs, firearms, rape, and murder |
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Particular expertise in computer and download
offences |
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Access to the experts who can challenge forensic
and scientific evidence |
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We are also ranked at the top of our profession for our
Business Defence work |
We have earned our reputation for being the best, and have no intention
of losing it.
| Quotes |
| 2007 |
“Strong legally aided work” |
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“Typically high-profile work” |
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JH: “A good and powerful advocate” |
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RB: “Keen courtroom performer” |
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SG: “Enviable reputation for protecting
defendant’s driving licences” |
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SC: “A pre-eminent place in the market
for the quality of his advocacy….and his road traffic
practice” |
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| 2006 |
“Consistently involved
in top-level work within the region” |
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“Continues to set the standard for
criminal work” |
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JH: “Absolute dedication to the cause” |
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RB: “Resolute” |
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SG: “Widespread recognition for the
quality of his Magistrates Court experience” |
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SC: “Sharp and astute” |
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| 2005 |
“Heavyweight criminal practice” |
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JH: “A dedicated and hard-working character” |
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RB: “A long-standing and experienced
presence” |
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SC: “A very good advocate who knows
his stuff and delivers what the client needs” |
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| Ratings |
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The only firm in the top band in the
East Midlands in Chambers Directory, 2007 and
in Legal 500 current edition (The only
firm in the top band). |
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One of only 3 firms in the top band in the
Midlands in Chambers Directory, 2005. |
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The only firm in the top band in the
Legal 500 since 2004. |
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In the top band in the East Midlands in Legal
500 since 1997. |
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Steve Gelsthorpe, Jill Hawkins, Ron Birkett
and Simon Chaplin recognised as leading individuals. |
Legal500.com
| 2006 |
“It significantly consolidated
its position as the |
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region’s leading crime firm in June
2006 when it |
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acquired the whole of Nelsons seven–partner |
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business and criminal defence groups” |
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“Simon Chaplin is a key figure” |
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| 2004 |
“Many see Cartwright King
as the leading crime |
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firm in the East Midlands”. |
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“The firm is unique in having top-quality
teams in |
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corporate crime and in criminal defence” |
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