Harris Paley Schone is a well-established criminal defence firm of solicitors in the Brighton area. We specialise in all forms of private criminal work (see Areas of Work above or through the Menu at the top on a mobile phone) ranging from the most serious violent and sexual offences including historic allegations to road traffic offences. Read the section on “Why instruct us?" above or again through the Menu at the top on a mobile phone.
We are listed by Chambers and Partners, the leading source of independent legal market intelligence for over 30 years, as a Band 1 (highest) crime department in the South.
We can represent you at the police station, free of charge or at the Magistrates Court or in the Crown Court. Read the section on “Do the police want to speak to you or someone you know?” or "Charged with an offence or received a postal requisition to attend the Magistrates Court?" under the heading “How can we help?” at the top of the page or through the Menu at the top on a mobile phone.
Either call us, which we would prefer, or make an enquiry or book an appointment below, or e-mail us through the “Lawyers” section at the top of the page or through the Menu on a mobile phone. You can also read a bit about our lawyers there.