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Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers in Leighton Buzzard
Usmani King is a nationally recognised criminal defence law firm dedicated to providing expert legal representation to corporate and private clients. Our team of highly experienced solicitors specialises in serious crime, including murder, terrorism, fraud, and drug offences. With over three decades of combined experience, our directors have established a reputation for robust advocacy and strategic case management. We prioritise transparency through fixed-price initial consultations, empowering clients with clear cost estimates and realistic assessments of case outcomes.Our practice spans Bedfordshire, London, and the Southeast, delivering City-level expertise at competitive regional rates. We treat every case as unique, offering bespoke legal strategies from investigation through to appeal proceedings. Our commitment to accessibility ensures vulnerable clients receive tailored support, including those with mental health conditions or serving in the armed forces. Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering a client-centric approach that prioritises justice over profit.
Services
Murder/Manslaughter
Assault and Violent Crime
Firearms and Knives
Terrorism
Sexual Offences
Drugs
Serious Fraud
Money Laundering
Road Traffic
Restraint Orders
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of post-qualification experience in heavy-weight crime
- Our solicitors hold Higher Courts advocacy rights
- Transparent pricing with fixed-price initial consultations
- We handle high-profile cases including murder and terrorism
- Our team includes specialists in vulnerable client representation
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Highly professional
Knowledgeable understanding
Second to none assistance
10/10 service
Unbelievable knowledge
Services
Murder/Manslaughter
Our specialist homicide team defends clients facing murder or manslaughter charges. With decades of courtroom experience, we handle complex forensic evidence, witness statements, and expert testimony. We provide strategic representation from police station through to Crown Court trials and appeals, ensuring robust defence strategies tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
Terrorism
We represent clients in terrorism-related investigations and prosecutions. Our solicitors have extensive experience with Schedule 7 port examinations, control orders, and terrorism finance cases. We work closely with national security experts to challenge evidence while protecting clients' rights throughout the legal process, including appeals to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
Serious Fraud
Our fraud specialists handle complex financial crime cases involving multi-million pound schemes, tax evasion, and corporate misconduct. We provide representation in investigations by the Serious Fraud Office and HMRC, offering strategic advice on asset recovery, restraint orders, and international extradition proceedings related to financial crimes.
Drugs
We defend clients facing drug-related charges from simple possession to large-scale trafficking conspiracies. Our team challenges forensic evidence, police procedures, and prosecution narratives in cases involving Class A substances. We specialise in presenting mitigation strategies for vulnerable clients and those with substance misuse issues.
Road Traffic
Our motoring law specialists handle serious driving offences including dangerous driving, causing death by dangerous driving, and high-value disqualification cases. We represent professional drivers in DVLA proceedings and challenge police evidence in complex road traffic prosecutions, with particular expertise in taxi licensing and commercial vehicle regulations.
People
Alesdair King
Director
With over 30 years' experience, Alesdair specialises in heavyweight crime and private motoring cases. A former Crown Prosecution Service lawyer, he handles murder trials, tax fraud cases, and Court of Appeal proceedings. He also represents clients in taxi licensing matters.
Furrukh Usmani
Director
A Higher Rights advocate with 20+ years in criminal law, Furrukh specialises in murder, terrorism, and complex fraud cases. He manages the Luton Magistrates Department and is known for robust representation in serious crime matters.
Jas Toor
Director
A dedicated criminal practitioner since 2001, Jas handles high-profile cases including gang murders and sexual offences. She specialises in vulnerable client representation and has defended armed forces personnel in Europe on serious criminal charges.
Simon Brown
Solicitor
Qualified in 1982, Simon brings extensive criminal law experience from both defence and prosecution perspectives. He has conducted high-profile prosecutions and served as an accredited duty solicitor since 1986.
Wasif Ahmed
Solicitor
Police station accredited since 2015, Wasif handles serious offences from murder to terrorism cases. He provides 24/7 police station representation and assists in Magistrates Court proceedings with a focus on fair treatment for all clients.
Questions
What areas of criminal law do you specialise in?
We specialise in serious crime including murder, terrorism, fraud, drug offences, and complex motoring cases. Our solicitors handle both defence and prosecution matters across all court levels.
Do you offer fixed-price legal consultations?
Yes, we provide fixed-price initial consultations with transparent cost estimates to help clients make informed decisions about their case progression.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our directors have over 90 combined years of experience in criminal law, including High Court advocacy, Court of Appeal cases, and representation in complex international prosecutions.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, serving clients across London, the Southeast, Milton Keynes, and Luton with regional pricing and City-level expertise.
Reviews (4)
Dondadda The Oracle
Dec 24, 2020
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I used this firm for my nephew who needed help as he was in trouble. He has been stuck on remand and every time we ring I get ignored and they're don't care that my nephew is suffering. He went guilty for sec 20 assault on a prison officer who got assaulted. The kid stuck up for himself and his been refused every bail, and now in limbo til March. Sentence him. This firm do not care about Thier client, his worried family just money. Please avoid avoid. If you want a kangaroo court this firm would be a perfect choice.
Douglas Bedford
Jan 16, 2020
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Charged 300 for them turning up late 3 minutes in court
Then tryed to ask for 3600 for a magistrate day trial that will probably last less than 2 hours be careful with this lot
Then tryed to ask for 3600 for a magistrate day trial that will probably last less than 2 hours be careful with this lot
Nosheen Akhtar
Dec 27, 2019
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After contacting Usmani King Solicitors for work experience, they gave me work-experience instantly. I worked for a week, where I was shown every working aspect of the legal tasks carried out by a solicitor. I was made to feel comfortable, and felt like staff went out of their way to answer any questions; there was always good energy bouncing around. The solicitors were friendly, and there was always respect amongst the staff. I shadowed different solicitors throughout the week; I learned and developed my understanding of the profession further. Great firm!
Ann Marie Sinnamon
Jan 30, 2018
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I would like to say that Mr Phil mahoney is so good at his job the best you could find in Milton Keynes i would highly recommend him
