This page has contact details for some of the best Legal Aid Solicitors in Nottingham.
Vhs Fletchers
Founded in 2008 through the merger of established specialist crime practices—Varley Hadley Siddall and Fletchers Solicitors—VHS Fletchers has grown to become a prominent criminal defence firm in the East Midlands. The Nottingham office, located at 111 Carrington Street, NG1 7FE, sits just moments from both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
Now staffed by around 30 solicitors (including solicitor advocates with Higher Rights of Audience), VHS Fletchers has expanded its reach with offices in Derby, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Newark and Ilkeston—offering both publicly funded and privately funded criminal and regulatory advice.
Legal Aid Services
VHS Fletchers holds a Legal Aid Agency contract in criminal law, enabling them to offer publicly funded representation across all criminal proceedings:
- Police Station Interviews: Free, 24‑hour legal advice and assistance during police interviews, regardless of personal circumstances.
- Magistrates’ Court: Legal aid support is means- and merits-tested; the firm assists clients with applications and hardship requests.
- Crown Court: Representation at all Crown Court levels under legal aid; merits-based with a more generous financial threshold, though client contributions may apply .
These services are available from their Nottingham office, with a seamless link to their broader network of Midlands branches.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defence – including serious crime, motoring offences, firearms law, health & safety prosecutions and appeals.
- Road Traffic & Licence Appeals – specialist help with DVSA issues, penalty points, disqualification.
- Prisoners’ Rights – advocacy pre- and post-conviction under legal aid.
- Regulatory & Business Crime – representation in professional and regulatory investigations.
- Private Funding Services – where legal aid is inapplicable, they also offer competitive fixed-fee and private-retainer options.
Nottingham’s team is staffed by solicitor advocates who can offer continuity from Police Station through to the Crown Court, ensuring a consistent approach to clients’ defence.
111 Carrington Street
Nottingham
NG1 7FE
http://vhsfletchers.co.uk/
Tel: 0115 959 9550
Barratts Solicitors
Unit 3
Wheatcroft Business Park
Landmere Lane
Nottingham
NG12 4DG
Tel: 0115 931 5171
www.barratts.legal
Cartwright King Solicitors
Lock House
Wilford Rd
Nottingham
NG2 1AG
Tel: 0115 958 7444
www.cartwrightking.co.uk
Diane Genders Solicitors
15, Wheeler Gate
Nottingham
NG1 2NA
Tel: 0115 852 4750
www.dianegenders.co.uk
Hawley And Rodgers
Albion House
5-13 Canal Street
Nottingham
NG1 7EH
Tel: 0115 822 1638
www.hawleyandrodgers.com
Stephen Burdon Solicitors
13, Castle Gate
Nottingham
NG1 7AQ
Tel: 0115 950 0054
www.stephenburdonsolicitors.co.uk