Legal Services 

As Criminal Law specialists, our team at Richard Haswell Solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne are well-known for our criminal defence and client care. We represent our clients from when they initially attend the police station to the conclusion of their case. 

Our Magistrates' Court team have vast experience in the full range of cases heard at the magistrates' court and youth court. We will assist you throughout the process, advise you on the different options available and provide you with the best representation we can at court.

We are able to undertake all criminal offence cases across North East England and will advise clients on the most suitable form of funding, whether legal aid or private funding. 

This company has successfully defended clients across the full range of criminal law, from road traffic offences and shoplifting to more serious offences such as domestic violence, theft, fraud and murder.

As a driver your licence is very important. Even the shortest disqualification could have a significant effect on someone’s income, employment or family home. We at Richard Haswell Solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne have been representing client’s charged with road traffic offences since the company began in 1997. 

When someone accumulates 12 penalty points on their driving licence, they fall foul of a mandatory minimum 6 month disqualification, also known as ‘totting up’. Legal representation is key in these types of matters and we have vast experience when it comes to successfully running exceptional hardship arguments. This will allow you to continue to drive whilst you have 12 penalty points or more.

In addition - for certain road traffic offences - special reasons can be advanced for your driving licence not to be endorsed. 

If you are due to appear before the magistrates' court for any type of road traffic matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. We cover the North East England area.

Please visit our Fees section for further information on funding

Should you not qualify for legal aid, we can represent you on a privately paying basis. We are able to provide an estimate as to costs for your case and can, subject to the facts of your case, agree a fixed fee.

Richard Haswell Solicitors are able to provide you with our hourly rate and - on your behalf - negotiate reasonable fees with Barristers' Chambers should your case be at the Crown Court. We cater to clients across North East England.

Having to attend the police station can be a scary experience, whether you're under arrest or it's voluntary. We regularly represent clients in Newcastle upon Tyne and across North East England who have been arrested and taken to their local police station. We have experienced solicitors and police station consultants who can provide you with the required advice to ensure you obtain the best possible outcome.

In addition, it is becoming more common for clients to be asked to attend the police station voluntarily. As such, your rights and entitlements still remain the same.

Those rights are still to have a solicitor or legal representative in attendance, free of charge, for the purposes of the interview. This interview may be at the police station or even at your home address.

If you have been asked by the police to attend an interview, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Haswell Solicitors.

Richard Haswell Solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne can provide expert legal advice and representation to clients across North East England who have been served with restraint orders.

Restraint orders allow Northumbria Police or the Crown Prosecution Service to temporarily freeze the assets of an individual, for the purpose of protecting them for potential future court hearings. This can include freezing bank accounts and preventing any money from being withdrawn.

These orders are popular where an individual is being investigated for a large fraud, money laundering or serious drug offences.

On occasion you may have been represented by a different firm, and if convicted, may wish to consider an appeal. Richard Haswell Solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne have experience of reviewing cases in order to establish whether there are any grounds for an appeal against your conviction or sentence.

However, there are strict timescales on when appeals can be submitted, therefore - should you wish to discuss a potential appeal - we urge you to contact us at the earliest opportunity. We cater to clients across North East England.

We have experience of dealing with service personnel before the court martial. It is important that you are represented by a solicitor who has knowledge of the court martial procedure, as well as the specific military disciplinary offences. 

At Richard Haswell Solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne, we are able to provide you with expert advice tailored specifically to your case. We cover the North East England region.