Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Surrey
Established in 1999, Frame Smith has built a reputation for delivering tailored criminal defence services across Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex. Our firm is led by partners David Smith and Anthony Egan, both with over 20 years of experience in criminal law, supported by a team of specialist solicitors, barristers, and expert witnesses. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and accredited by the Legal Aid Agency, offering legal aid, competitive fixed fees, and bespoke private client services.Our focus on meticulous preparation, local court expertise, and direct partner supervision ensures clients receive the highest standard of representation in police station advice, magistrates' and crown court cases, benefit fraud, and road traffic defence. We prioritise transparency, accessibility, and client-centric service, ensuring individuals are treated as valued clients rather than case numbers.
Services
Criminal Defence
Police Station Advice
Magistrates Court Attendance
Crown Court Attendance
Benefit Fraud
Road Traffic Defence
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in criminal law with direct partner supervision.
- Our team includes Higher Court Advocates for Crown Court representation.
- We provide transparent fixed fees and legal aid accessibility.
- We specialise in local court procedures and magistrate familiarity.
- We guarantee meticulous preparation and expert witness networks.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulatory Authority
- Legal Aid Agency
What people say
Excellent lawyer
Best possible outcome
Thorough and dedicated
Pragmatic and professional
Local court expertise
Services
Criminal Defence
We provide tailored criminal defence services for serious allegations, including murder, fraud, and sexual offences. Our team offers Crown Court advocacy, expert witness networks, and strategic legal advice. Clients benefit from direct partner supervision and a proven track record in complex cases.
Police Station Advice
Free 24/7 legal advice at police stations for arrests or voluntary interviews. Our accredited advisors ensure your rights are protected during investigations. We cover minor theft to murder cases across Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex.
Magistrates Court Attendance
We represent clients in magistrates' courts for criminal, traffic, and benefit fraud cases. Our local court expertise includes strategic defence planning, penalty point mitigation, and exceptional hardship arguments. Services are available via legal aid or fixed fees.
Road Traffic Defence
Specialist defence for speeding, drink driving, and licence disqualifications. We offer fixed-fee court representation, special hardship arguments, and mitigation strategies. Our solicitors guarantee reduced stress through full case management and clear communication.
Benefit Fraud Defence
We defend benefit fraud allegations from initial interviews to court proceedings. Our services include POCA investigations, document analysis, and legal aid applications. Expertise covers complex financial cases and confiscation order challenges.
People
David Smith
Partner
Qualified in 1997, David specialises in criminal and road traffic law. He lectures on criminal law and holds Higher Court Advocacy rights. With over 20 years' experience, he focuses on murder, fraud, and serious assault cases.
Anthony Egan
Partner
With 20 years' experience, Anthony specialises in financial crime and sexual offences. He holds Higher Court Advocacy rights and successfully appealed a confiscation order in the Supreme Court. Known for tenacious advocacy in Crown Court cases.
Nick Brown
Solicitor
Qualified in 2001, Nick specialises in criminal and traffic law. He appears daily in magistrates' courts and holds Higher Court Advocacy rights. Focuses on complex trials and Crown Court representation across Surrey.
Stephen Hudson
Consultant Solicitor
Duty solicitor with extensive police station experience. Specialises in advising suspects during investigations. Provides expert legal guidance for serious crimes and complex fraud cases across the South East.
Lee Wainscoat
Police Station Advisor
Former 16-year police officer turned accredited advisor. Specialises in vulnerable suspects and fraud investigations. Offers practical police station advice informed by insider knowledge of procedural practices and suspect rights.
Questions
Do you offer legal aid for criminal cases?
Yes, we offer legal aid for police station advice and court representation, subject to eligibility criteria. Legal aid applications are handled transparently with clear guidance on funding options.
Can I get fixed fees for driving offence cases?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for guilty pleas, special hardship arguments, and trial representation. Prices start at £500 + VAT for magistrates' court guilty pleas.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Surrey, Hampshire, West Sussex, and surrounding areas. Offices in Ash Vale and Horley provide local court access to Guildford, Crawley, and Basingstoke.
Are your solicitors qualified for Crown Court cases?
Yes, partners David Smith and Anthony Egan hold Higher Court Advocacy rights. We regularly appear in Crown Courts across London, the South East, and the Old Bailey.
Do you offer 24/7 police station advice?
Yes, our free 24/7 police station service covers all Surrey, Hampshire, and West Sussex stations. Accredited advisors attend arrests or voluntary interviews immediately upon request.
