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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Leicester
Sahota & Sahota is a client-focused legal firm specialising in criminal defence, with decades of collective experience in handling complex and serious criminal cases. Our team of dedicated solicitors provides 24/7 legal support at police stations, Magistrates Courts, and Crown Courts nationwide, offering expert guidance from the moment of accusation through to trial. We prioritise transparency, empathy, and proactive defence strategies, ensuring clients understand their rights and options while we challenge evidence and investigatory processes to achieve the best possible outcomes.Our services span fraud, drug offences, murder/manslaughter, financial crime, and appeals, with a reputation for excellence in representing individuals and businesses under investigation. We maintain strong relationships with leading QCs and expert witnesses, operate with full fee transparency, and offer flexible payment options, including legal aid and instalment plans, to ensure accessible justice for all clients.
Services
Criminal Defence
Appeals
Confiscation
Postal Requisitions
Released under investigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal representation for criminal cases.
- Our team has decades of experience in complex criminal defence nationwide.
- We operate with full fee transparency and flexible payment options.
- We challenge evidence proactively at every stage of criminal proceedings.
- We maintain strong relationships with leading QCs and expert witnesses.
Associations and certifications
- Cyber Essentials
What people say
24/7 emergency support
Proven track record
Expert legal guidance
Successful dismissals
Proactive defence
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides expert legal support for individuals and businesses facing serious criminal allegations. We specialise in handling cases involving fraud, drug offences, murder, and financial crime investigations. Our solicitors offer immediate 24/7 representation at police stations and courts nationwide, working proactively to challenge evidence and secure dismissals or reduced charges.
Fraud Cases
We defend clients against complex fraud allegations including mortgage fraud, banking fraud, and HMRC investigations. Our team has extensive experience in high-value cases involving tax evasion, false accounting, and money laundering. We work closely with forensic accountants and expert witnesses to build robust defences, aiming to prevent charges or achieve favourable trial outcomes.
Drug Offences
Our specialists handle drug-related charges ranging from possession to large-scale supply and production operations. We defend cases involving cannabis cultivation, cocaine trafficking, and international drug conspiracies. Using advanced legal strategies and relationships with expert toxicologists, we challenge evidence quality and police procedures to protect client interests in Magistrates and Crown Courts.
Appeals
We provide dedicated appeal services for clients seeking to overturn unfavourable criminal verdicts or sentencing decisions. Our solicitors analyse trial proceedings for legal errors, prepare detailed grounds of appeal, and present cases before higher courts. This service focuses on correcting judicial mistakes and achieving reduced sentences or complete acquittals through formal appeals processes.
Confiscation
Our confiscation defence service protects clients' assets following criminal convictions. We challenge prosecution claims under the Proceeds of Crime Act, contesting asset valuations and legitimate ownership disputes. By presenting detailed financial evidence and legal arguments, we aim to minimise financial penalties while ensuring compliance with court orders regarding seized property and funds.
People
Kally Sahota
Director / Solicitor
Kally Sahota leads our criminal defence team with over 20 years of experience in complex legal cases. He specialises in fraud investigations and serious crime defence, maintaining a strong track record in Crown Court trials. His approach combines strategic evidence analysis with client-focused communication to achieve optimal outcomes.
Simone Sahota
Director / Solicitor
Simone Sahota co-leads our legal team, focusing on drug offences and financial crime cases. With 18 years of courtroom experience, she excels in challenging HMRC investigations and confiscation orders. Her client-centred approach ensures clear legal guidance during high-pressure situations while maintaining aggressive defence strategies.
Nav Ubhi-Tailor
Associate Solicitor
Nav Ubhi-Tailor specialises in appeals and public order offences, bringing 15 years of appellate court experience. He focuses on identifying procedural errors in original trials to build successful appeal cases. His meticulous attention to legal detail has secured multiple sentence reductions for clients facing serious criminal charges.
Danielle Lunn
Solicitor
Danielle Lunn handles police station representations and bail applications, with particular expertise in cybercrime and online fraud cases. She provides immediate legal support during arrests, ensuring clients understand their rights while building early-stage defences to prevent formal charges being brought.
Sundeep Kumar
Consultant Solicitor
Sundeep Kumar offers specialist advice on extradition cases and international criminal matters. With 25 years of experience, he navigates complex cross-border legal issues, representing clients facing deportation or foreign prosecution. His expertise includes challenging European Arrest Warrants and coordinating international legal teams.
Questions
What should I do immediately after being arrested?
Contact Sahota & Sahota immediately. Our 24/7 team will provide free initial advice, attend police station interviews, and explain your rights to protect your case.
Do you handle cases outside Leicester?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide in England and Wales, including police stations, Magistrates Courts, and Crown Courts across multiple jurisdictions.
How much will my legal defence cost?
We offer fixed fees, hourly rates, and legal aid options. Costs depend on case complexity, with transparent breakdowns provided before work begins.
Can charges be dropped before court?
Yes, our team frequently secures pre-charge dismissals by challenging evidence quality and police procedures during initial investigations and bail stages.
What happens during a confiscation hearing?
The court determines if you have benefited from crime. We challenge asset valuations and prove legitimate ownership to minimise financial penalties during these proceedings.
Do you handle appeal cases?
Yes, we specialise in criminal appeals, identifying trial errors to reduce sentences or secure complete acquittals through higher court reviews.
Reviews (4)
Ahmed Hashmi
Dec 19, 2021
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A huge thank you to Simone and the rest of the team at Sahota & Sahota Solicitors for helping me achieve a great outcome in my very serious life changing legal matter. At each phase of my legal matter which lasted for a year Simone delivered a very high quality of legal service from initial reassuring advice to the close of the case and getting back my confiscated property. I would highly recommend Sahota & Sahota Solicitors as one of your first choices in your legal defense needs .
Azim Uddin
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very very professional and responsive, take case so seriously and always wins, best of best soliciters I have to admit it. Their service is so fantastic 24/7 anytime, highly active and look after clients. Respect and bless mr & mrs Sahota
Very very professional and responsive, take case so seriously and always wins, best of best soliciters I have to admit it. Their service is so fantastic 24/7 anytime, highly active and look after clients. Respect and bless mr & mrs Sahota
Ross Owen
Dec 05, 2021
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Called Sahota initially for advice and very friendly person was helpful and not pushy into using their services. I decided to use them and was contacted by Nav who explained very clearly and in terms I could understand about what to expect. She was very professional and kept in contact on a regular basis via text or email. She answered all my questions and nothing seemed to much for her to deal with. On the day in court I felt she was well prepared and handled my case well. Even after the case she was still willing to assist with some questions I had and responded promptly to emails that I sent
Sukh Deep
Nov 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Clear and quick communication whenever needed. Nav was extremely helpful and deserves a massive thank you. Definitely using again in future if required.
Clear and quick communication whenever needed. Nav was extremely helpful and deserves a massive thank you. Definitely using again in future if required.
