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Expert Criminal Law Solicitors in Solihull
Established in 1995, Whiting & Purches Solicitors have built a reputation as specialist criminal law practitioners serving Solihull and surrounding areas. Our firm combines over 60 years of combined legal expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver practical, empathetic representation. We specialise in defending individuals and businesses facing criminal investigations, motoring offences, and regulatory compliance issues. Our solicitors hold Higher Rights of Audience, enabling seamless representation from police stations to Crown Courts. We maintain strong relationships with specialist barristers to ensure comprehensive legal support in complex cases.Our commitment to accessible justice is demonstrated through 24/7 free police station advice and Legal Aid availability. We prioritise transparent communication, offering fixed-fee and competitive hourly rate options for private clients. With decades of experience in food safety, environmental protection, and health & safety legislation, we provide strategic defence solutions for businesses facing regulatory challenges. Our track record includes successful appeals against enforcement notices and mitigation strategies to prevent prosecutions. We combine technical legal expertise with practical problem-solving to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.
Services
Police station advice
Court proceedings
Motoring offences
Food safety
Environmental Protection
Health and Safety
Trading Standards
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Established criminal law specialists since 1995 with 30+ years' experience
- 24/7 free police station representation available
- Solicitors with Higher Rights of Audience for all court levels
- Legal Aid available for eligible clients
- Proven success in appealing enforcement notices and regulatory penalties
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal Aid Agency
Services
Police station advice
Our 24/7 police station service provides immediate legal support during investigations. We guide clients through interviews under caution, advising on appropriate responses while protecting their rights. Our solicitors attend appointments arranged by police to discuss allegations beforehand, ensuring informed decision-making. We help clients understand whether to answer questions, remain silent, or make prepared statements based on case specifics.
Motoring offences
We specialise in defending motoring offences including disqualifications and penalty points. Our solicitors explore all options to keep clients driving, from complete defences to mitigation strategies. We can often appear in court on clients' behalf and provide fixed-fee options. With extensive experience in magistrates' courts, we help clients understand legal processes and potential outcomes while managing expectations.
Food safety
Our legal team defends food businesses facing enforcement action for hygiene breaches. We challenge improvement notices and prohibition notices through appeals, while advising on interviews with environmental health officers. We've successfully presented due diligence defences that resulted in not guilty verdicts. Our support includes preparing businesses for inspections and managing crisis situations outside normal hours.
Environmental Protection
We represent clients facing environmental protection offences including pollution and waste management issues. Our solicitors advise on formal notices, fixed penalties, and prosecution risks. We help businesses demonstrate duty of care compliance during investigations and negotiate with local authorities to avoid court proceedings where possible. Our experience includes appealing unjustified enforcement actions and mitigating penalties.
Trading Standards
Our firm defends businesses investigated for trading standards breaches including product safety and pricing inaccuracies. We advise on interviews under caution and work to prevent prosecutions through due diligence arguments. We negotiate with trading standards officers to achieve warnings instead of charges, while preparing robust defences for court proceedings when necessary. Our approach focuses on protecting business reputations and minimising penalties.
People
Nicola Purches
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience specialising in criminal and road traffic law. Holds Higher Rights of Audience for court representation. Recognised for expertise in defending motoring offences and regulatory compliance cases.
Neil Davis
Solicitor
Experienced criminal law practitioner with 30+ years' expertise in police station representation and court proceedings. Specialises in motoring offences and regulatory defence. Holds Higher Rights of Audience for all court levels.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on criminal law, motoring offences, and regulatory compliance including food safety, environmental protection, and trading standards cases.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide free 24-hour police station advice and immediate representation for urgent legal matters.
Can I get Legal Aid?
We offer Legal Aid for eligible clients in criminal matters, subject to means assessment by the Legal Aid Agency.
What are your private rates?
Partner hourly rates are £180 including VAT. We offer fixed fees for motoring cases starting at £600 including VAT.
Do you handle business regulatory issues?
Yes, we defend businesses facing food safety, environmental protection, and health & safety enforcement actions.
