Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in Belfast
Established in 2011, McCrudden & Trainor Solicitors is a client-focused legal practice dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation across Northern Ireland. Our team combines decades of collective experience in criminal defence, family law, personal injury claims, and judicial review proceedings. We prioritise direct client engagement, maintaining consistent communication throughout every case to ensure informed decision-making. Our solicitors regularly appear in Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts, and the Court of Appeal, securing acquittals and favourable settlements for clients facing serious criminal charges or personal injury disputes.We maintain strategic partnerships with forensic experts in DNA analysis, accident reconstruction, and psychiatric evaluation to strengthen case outcomes. Our practice extends to challenging government decisions through judicial review and defending extradition requests. We offer 24/7 police station attendance and provide free initial consultations with legal aid assessments. Our Belfast-based team serves both private individuals and businesses requiring specialist legal counsel.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Personal Injury
Judicial Review
Extradition Defence
Medical Negligence
Road Traffic Cases
Police Station Representation
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years' experience in criminal defence trials
- Our team includes Advanced Advocates with Crown Court expertise
- We provide 24/7 police station attendance across Northern Ireland
- We maintain partnerships with specialist forensic experts in 8 disciplines
- We offer free initial consultations with legal aid assessments
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide specialist criminal defence services for cases ranging from road traffic offences to serious criminal charges. Our solicitors offer 24/7 police station attendance and court representation across Northern Ireland. With extensive Crown Court experience, we secure acquittals through strategic evidence gathering and expert witness collaboration.
Personal Injury Claims
Our litigation team handles personal injury cases resulting from accidents, medical negligence, and workplace incidents. We work with orthopaedic surgeons and forensic accountants to quantify damages. We secure compensation for physical injuries, psychiatric trauma, and loss of earnings through negotiated settlements or court proceedings.
Family Law
We specialise in family law matters including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on court processes and timescales. We prioritise amicable resolutions while maintaining robust court representation when necessary. Services include non-molestation orders and parental responsibility applications.
Judicial Review
Our practice includes challenging public authority decisions through judicial review. We have successfully overturned government department rulings related to immigration, social services, and human rights issues. This service combines detailed legal analysis with strategic litigation to protect client interests against administrative overreach.
Extradition Defence
We defend extradition requests through detailed legal argumentation and evidence presentation. Our solicitors have successfully challenged European arrest warrants, preventing client removal from Northern Ireland. This service involves complex international law analysis and collaboration with foreign legal teams to protect residency rights.
People
Paul McCrudden
Solicitor
Specialising in litigation and criminal law with 2:1 Hons in Law and Economics from University of Ulster. Represents clients in personal injury claims and criminal defence cases. Regularly appears in Magistrates' and Crown Courts across Northern Ireland.
Damien Trainor
Advanced Advocate
Experienced criminal defence lawyer with Queen's University Belfast education. Specialises in high-profile Crown Court cases including murder and fraud. Successfully defended extradition requests and pursued judicial review actions challenging government decisions.
Timothy McCrudden
Solicitor
Admitted to Northern Ireland Roll of Solicitors in 2014. Focuses on civil litigation and criminal law, handling catastrophic injury claims and police station attendances. Regularly represents clients in appellate courts and challenges government department decisions.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, family law, personal injury claims, judicial review, and extradition defence. Our solicitors have extensive Crown Court experience and maintain partnerships with specialist forensic experts.
Do you offer 24/7 legal assistance?
Yes, we provide 24/7 police station attendance across Northern Ireland. Our emergency call-out number 07955195503 connects directly to our on-duty solicitor for immediate legal representation.
Can I get free initial legal advice?
We offer free initial consultations to assess legal aid eligibility and case merits. This includes guidance on likely court outcomes and available legal strategies without upfront charges.
How do you handle complex criminal cases?
We employ a strategic approach combining forensic expert collaboration, evidence analysis, and Crown Court advocacy. Our solicitors have secured acquittals in serious criminal cases through meticulous preparation and courtroom representation.
Do you assist Polish-speaking clients?
Yes, we provide free Polish language legal clinics on the second Monday of each month. Our services include qualified interpreters and culturally sensitive legal representation for Polish clients in Northern Ireland courts.
Reviews (6)
Unaboswell Boswell
Jul 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
100% reliable , always has your best interest at heart , most definate the best advice and highly highly recommended , gets back to you if there busy never lets you down and most definitely pleasant and very well mannered people to have fighting your case keep up the hard work guys yous should be so proud of yourselfs
100% reliable , always has your best interest at heart , most definate the best advice and highly highly recommended , gets back to you if there busy never lets you down and most definitely pleasant and very well mannered people to have fighting your case keep up the hard work guys yous should be so proud of yourselfs
Tony Douglas
Jul 16, 2021
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I couldn't recommened this firm enough, Damien and the team have all been a great support in my cases which always left with the best outcomes. Any questions was not left unanswered and replied with quick response. Much appreciated for the help and support. Thanks.
Keran Brooks
Jun 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Absolutely amazing firm of solicitors, could not recommend them enough. Damien helped me with my case and was on the ball and very responsive to emails and calls. Thank you to Damien and his team for everything you've done for me.
Absolutely amazing firm of solicitors, could not recommend them enough. Damien helped me with my case and was on the ball and very responsive to emails and calls. Thank you to Damien and his team for everything you've done for me.
Mairead Mc Laughlin
Apr 18, 2021
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Thus is the solicitors too go to for all your needs!! Mines was family & WOW wat a service has been done for me and my girls!! They made sure wee were safe, got all the support wee needed & most importantly fought a case with bad ppl but they won!! No stone did they leave unturned and from the bottom of heart I can never thank use enuff!!! Goo Rachel my solicitor and kellie my barrister best in the business
Maoliosa Mc
Mar 20, 2021
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Best solicitors and barristers in Northern Ireland. Have never let me down and make every case feel like its personal to them...as in they do there utmost to get the best result possible
Martin Larkham
Dec 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I am very pleased with the professional and reliable service provided by Damian. I was kept informed and up to date with all relevant information. Very happy with the outcome, and will certainly be using McCrudden and Trainor in the future.
I am very pleased with the professional and reliable service provided by Damian. I was kept informed and up to date with all relevant information. Very happy with the outcome, and will certainly be using McCrudden and Trainor in the future.
