Sussex Defence Solicitors (SDS) specialise in providing high quality criminal defence advice from start to finish, with excellent results. The practice is able to draw on the wealth of knowledge from their experienced solicitors, police station representatives, and their close links with specialised criminal Barristers. This makes Sussex Defence Solicitors one of the biggest defence firms in the South of England.
We defend all types of criminal allegations from false allegations at the police station to proceedings before the Courts. Defence services from Police station advice and assistance, Private representation or defence in the Magistrates or Crown court.
We defend all types of criminal allegations from false allegations at the police station to proceedings before the Courts. Defence services from Police station advice and assistance, Private representation or defence in the Magistrates or Crown court.
Services
Our experienced team of solicitors and police station representatives, with close links to specialised criminal Barristers will ensure you have the best defence.
It is not always possible for our Solicitors to represent you at the police station as they may be at Court.
In these circumstances we will arrange for one of our handpicked accredited police station representatives to advise you at the police station.
All of our police station representatives are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and have been supervised by our own Solicitors to ensure their advice at the police station is of the highest standard.
It is not always possible for our Solicitors to represent you at the police station as they may be at Court.
In these circumstances we will arrange for one of our handpicked accredited police station representatives to advise you at the police station.
All of our police station representatives are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and have been supervised by our own Solicitors to ensure their advice at the police station is of the highest standard.
We provide 24- hour police station advice and assistance either free through legal aid or on a private basis.
We provide the best advice at all stages of proceedings, at the police station, Magistrates Court, Crown Court and the Court of Appeal.
We defend people throughout England and Wales and Europe.
We defend all types of criminal allegations from false allegations at the police station to proceedings before the Courts.
We excel at offering a tailored service to meet your individual and corporate client needs.
We provide the best advice at all stages of proceedings, at the police station, Magistrates Court, Crown Court and the Court of Appeal.
We defend people throughout England and Wales and Europe.
We defend all types of criminal allegations from false allegations at the police station to proceedings before the Courts.
We excel at offering a tailored service to meet your individual and corporate client needs.
Rape, Indecent Assault, historic or current day, Possession / Distribution /making indecent images, grooming, internet sex offences and false allegations.
An allegation of rape usually involves one person's word against another.
Often the issue in the case is predominantly whether or not the person making the accusation consented to having sex with you.
We appreciate how sensitive and difficult it is to be accused of this offence and have dedicated Solicitors who deals with these types of offences.
An allegation of rape usually involves one person's word against another.
Often the issue in the case is predominantly whether or not the person making the accusation consented to having sex with you.
We appreciate how sensitive and difficult it is to be accused of this offence and have dedicated Solicitors who deals with these types of offences.
Allegations of sexual misconduct are commonplace particularly with the availability of modern technology such as Watts App and Instagram etc.
An individual's actions can be misinterpreted and lead to an arrest.
We appreciate that the effect of even being accused of such a crime brings untold turmoil and stress to you, your family and all those close to you.
The rise in historical and current sexual offences that the police are investigating has been astronomical.
The majority of those accused of historical sexual abuse cases are innocent and the consequences of a conviction are devastating.
An individual's actions can be misinterpreted and lead to an arrest.
We appreciate that the effect of even being accused of such a crime brings untold turmoil and stress to you, your family and all those close to you.
The rise in historical and current sexual offences that the police are investigating has been astronomical.
The majority of those accused of historical sexual abuse cases are innocent and the consequences of a conviction are devastating.
RSPCA prosecutions, Inland Revenue Investigations, Trading Standards, Environmental Health Investigations, Food Hygiene Investigations, Taxi Licences and Alcohol and Security Licences.
We have Solicitors with particular expertise in representing individuals or companies in respect of RSPCA Prosecutions, Inland Revenue Investigations, Trading Standards, Environmental Health prosecutions, Food and Health Safety, Taxi licenses, alcohol and security licenses.
We can represent you at interview and throughout the proceedings at Court and any appeal processes.
We have Solicitors with particular expertise in representing individuals or companies in respect of RSPCA Prosecutions, Inland Revenue Investigations, Trading Standards, Environmental Health prosecutions, Food and Health Safety, Taxi licenses, alcohol and security licenses.
We can represent you at interview and throughout the proceedings at Court and any appeal processes.
Reviews (2)
Geoffrey Sullivan
Mar 28, 2025
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Sussex Defence Solicitors (SDS) state that Legal Aid does not guarantee the best defence. I engaged SDS although they required payment prior to any work being undertaken. Later, I was surprised to be told that they would not represent me in the Magistrates Court and advised the sharpness of a London barrister they use - at additional cost in advance. (My case had solid written proof of lies in the sworn witness statement of the other party.)
As the case progressed I became more and more disheartened and dismayed in my view at the negative and unsupportive attitude of SDS towards my case. It caused me much more concern and stress than the actual case being brought against me.
I tried to change to a different solicitors practice, but they would not do so for a case that was already in progress. I seriously considered the SDS Compliants Procedure, but this just commenced with referral to another SDS Partner, and if that failed, then referral to a third SDS Partner.
Their location is handy being on the third floor of a shared Victorian house in the centre of Worthing.
As the case progressed I became more and more disheartened and dismayed in my view at the negative and unsupportive attitude of SDS towards my case. It caused me much more concern and stress than the actual case being brought against me.
I tried to change to a different solicitors practice, but they would not do so for a case that was already in progress. I seriously considered the SDS Compliants Procedure, but this just commenced with referral to another SDS Partner, and if that failed, then referral to a third SDS Partner.
Their location is handy being on the third floor of a shared Victorian house in the centre of Worthing.
Corryne Matthews
Jul 17, 2024
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The most amazing legal team you find will be here with Sussex Defence Solicitors, they have always handled everything with sensitivity, understanding and great kindness.
They defended our case extremely well and got a not guilty verdict.
We cant thank them enough for allowing us to get on with our lives without this hanging over us. Thank you to all of you for your support.
They defended our case extremely well and got a not guilty verdict.
We cant thank them enough for allowing us to get on with our lives without this hanging over us. Thank you to all of you for your support.
