Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Premier Criminal Law Services in Liskeard
Established in 2007, Cox Burley Solicitors is the largest specialist criminal law practice in the South West, covering Devon and Cornwall. Our team of 8 fully qualified criminal defence solicitors brings between 17 and 46 years of experience, with higher court rights enabling representation in Crown Courts, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court proceedings. We specialise in all aspects of criminal law, including traffic offences, general crime, and serious fraud, offering fixed-fee services and 24/7 police station attendance.Our expertise extends to non-police investigations by agencies such as DWP, Trading Standards, and Environment Agency, with a proven track record in high-profile cases. We prioritise client accessibility, providing free initial consultations and legal aid assistance where applicable, while maintaining a strong reputation for professionalism and successful case outcomes.
Services
Criminal law
Traffic offences
Serious fraud
Police station representation
Court proceedings
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 police station attendance with free legal representation
- Our team has 8 solicitors with 17-46 years' criminal law experience
- Fixed-fee pricing structure for transparent legal costs
- Specialists in higher court representation up to Supreme Court level
- Proven track record in South West's most complex criminal cases
Associations and certifications
- SRA
Services
Criminal law
Specialist criminal defence covering all offences from minor infractions to serious fraud. Our experienced solicitors provide expert representation in police stations and courts across Devon & Cornwall. We offer fixed-fee pricing and 24/7 emergency attendance for urgent cases.
Traffic offences
Expert representation for motoring offences including speeding, driving bans, and insurance violations. We help clients avoid licence suspensions through strategic legal arguments and court representation in cases involving 12 penalty points or more.
Serious fraud
Specialist fraud defence for complex cases involving mortgage fraud, VAT evasion, and financial misconduct. Our team handles high-profile investigations and trials, including representation at The Old Bailey and Cornwalls largest fraud cases.
Police station representation
Free 24/7 legal representation during police interviews under caution. We ensure clients understand their rights and provide strategic advice during investigations, whether voluntary or under arrest.
Court proceedings
Comprehensive court representation from Magistrates Courts to Supreme Court appeals. We handle case preparation, evidence analysis, and sentencing advocacy, with fixed-fee options for predictable legal costs.
People
Steven Cox
Partner
Qualified solicitor since 2002 with extensive criminal law experience, co-founder of Cox Burley Solicitors and specialist in serious fraud and general crime cases.
Paul Burley
Partner
Co-founder with 1995 qualification date, supervises complex cases and handles client complaints as designated partner for service quality assurance.
Barry Hilliard
Partner
Senior partner qualified in 1992, oversees litigation strategy and provides expert guidance on high-profile criminal defence cases across the South West.
Questions
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all criminal law matters including police station attendance and court representation.
Can you help with urgent driving ban cases?
Yes, we specialise in urgent driving offence cases and offer 24/7 legal support to prevent licence suspensions.
Are your legal fees fixed or hourly?
We operate a fixed-fee pricing structure for all services with transparent costs agreed upfront.
Do you handle cases outside Devon & Cornwall?
Yes, while based in the South West, we regularly handle cases nationwide including The Old Bailey in London.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We'll assess your eligibility for legal aid at the outset, with free representation available for qualifying cases.
