Business Details
30 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in London
Established in 1996, Michael Carroll & Co & Co has built a reputation as a trusted provider of specialist criminal defence services across London and throughout England & Wales. Our firm combines over 24 years of experience with a personal, client-focused approach, offering comprehensive legal representation from initial advice through to court proceedings. We pride ourselves on our dedicated team of solicitors, advocates, and support staff who work collaboratively to deliver tailored solutions for each client's unique circumstances. With expertise in complex areas such as sexual offences, fraud investigations, and driving offences, we maintain strong working relationships with probation services, youth offending teams, and forensic experts to ensure robust defence strategies. Our commitment to accessibility is demonstrated through 24/7 emergency support, home visits, and flexible appointment times beyond standard office hours.While primarily privately funded, we also handle cases with legal aid eligibility, maintaining transparency in our fee structures. Our lawyers regularly appear in Magistrates Courts, Crown Courts, and Appeal Courts, supported by a network of barristers and private investigators when required. The firm's principal, Michael Carroll & Co & Co, leads a team that includes Higher Rights Advocate Edel Speirits and Crown Court specialist Umar Takiola. We serve clients across Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and beyond, with a proven track record in defending cases ranging from local matters to high-profile national cases. Our client-centric philosophy ensures continuous support throughout legal proceedings, including post-sentencing advice and bail application assistance.
Services
Sexual Offences
Fraud Offences
Driving Offences
Football & Sports Offences
Dangerous Dogs Offences
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 24 years of specialist criminal defence experience in London
- Our team includes Higher Rights Advocates and Crown Court specialists
- 24/7 emergency legal support available via dedicated phone lines
- We handle cases nationwide from our North London base
- Client-focused approach with flexible appointment options
Services
Sexual Offences
Specialist defence for sexual offences including indecent images, assault, and grooming. We provide expert legal guidance through police investigations and court proceedings, ensuring client rights are protected throughout the process. Our team handles complex cases involving underage victims and digital evidence.
Fraud Offences
Comprehensive defence against fraud allegations including tax evasion, benefits fraud, and trading standards investigations. Our solicitors work with financial experts to challenge evidence and develop robust defence strategies for both individual and corporate clients facing serious fraud charges.
Driving Offences
Specialist representation for motoring offences including drink driving, totting up bans, and dangerous driving charges. We advise on special reasons mitigation and bail applications, with extensive experience in both magistrates' and crown courts for complex driving-related legal matters.
Football Offences
Legal defence for football-related incidents and stadium bans. Our team handles cases involving crowd control issues, pitch invasions, and football banning orders, combining sports law knowledge with criminal defence expertise to achieve favourable outcomes for clients.
Dangerous Dogs
Specialist defence in dangerous dog cases including breed-specific legislation and attack incidents. We work with animal behaviour experts to challenge evidence while ensuring client compliance with legal requirements regarding dog ownership and control measures.
People
Michael Carroll
Principal Solicitor
Michael Carroll & Co & Co is the founding solicitor with over 24 years' experience in criminal defence law, leading the team at Michael Carroll & Co & Co in London.
Edel Speirits
Private Client
Edel Speirits is a Higher Rights Advocate specialising in complex criminal cases, providing expert legal representation in serious fraud and sexual offence matters.
Penny Savoulis
Lawyer
Penny Savoulis is an experienced criminal defence lawyer handling a wide range of cases including driving offences and regulatory matters across London and the South East.
Brian Kennedy
Lawyer
Brian Kennedy is a dedicated criminal defence solicitor with particular expertise in representing clients in football-related legal cases and sports stadium incidents.
Umar Takiola
Crown Court Case Work Coordinator
Umar Takiola manages Crown Court case preparations, ensuring seamless coordination between legal teams and external barristers for complex criminal defence matters.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence law covering sexual offences, fraud investigations, driving charges, football-related incidents, and dangerous dog offences across England & Wales.
Can you help with urgent legal matters?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency legal support through dedicated phone lines for urgent police station representation and immediate legal advice requirements.
Do you operate outside London?
While based in North London, we regularly handle cases nationwide including Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Sussex, and as far as Bristol and Leeds.
What court representation do you provide?
We provide full court representation from Magistrates Courts through Crown Courts to Appeal Courts, including bail applications and post-conviction mitigation.
Reviews (1)
K.
Mar 31, 2021
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DO NOT USE THIS SOLICITOR FIRM!! This solicitor firm is so unprofessional and I dont understand how they are running! I was accused and sent to court for something I didnt even do and this solicitor company accused me of lying and said that Im wasting their time. I had a really unpleasant solicitor called Micheal who dealt with my case and he made me cry on numerous occasions. He told me he was pissed off the fact he had to travel on a train down to the court and that hes got more important cases to be dealing with I,e, murder cases. He shouted at me and tried to make me feel