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Trusted Criminal & Family Law Solicitors in Birkenhead
Established to provide expert legal representation in criminal and family law, BDH Solicitors has built a reputation for delivering compassionate and effective legal solutions. Our team of dedicated solicitors and paralegals brings decades of combined experience, offering 24/7 emergency support and specialist court representation across Merseyside. With a focus on accessibility, we ensure clients receive clear, jargon-free advice, whether through Legal Aid eligibility assessments or fixed-fee services.Our commitment to client satisfaction is evidenced by consistently high retention rates and testimonials praising our empathetic approach and successful case outcomes. We maintain offices in Birkenhead and Ellesmere Port, serving local communities with personalized legal support tailored to complex family matters and criminal defence needs.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Motoring Offences
Legal Aid
Court Representation
Child Care Cases
Domestic Abuse
Adoption Cases
Drug Offences
Sex Offences
Highlights and features
- Available 24/7 for emergency legal assistance
- Specialist accreditation in family law and children's panels
- Over 90% client satisfaction rate across three years
- Fixed-fee motoring offence representation with clear pricing
- Experienced team with decades of combined legal expertise
Associations and certifications
- Legal Aid Agency
What people say
Very professional service
Excellent solicitors
Best legal help
Prompt response
Helpful and reassuring
Services
Criminal Law
Specialist criminal defence representation available 24/7 for police station interviews and court proceedings. Our solicitors handle serious charges including GBH, drug offences, and motoring crimes. Clients benefit from decades of combined experience and a proven track record in securing favourable outcomes through strategic defence planning.
Family Law
Expert family law services covering divorce, child custody, and domestic abuse cases. Our solicitors provide sensitive handling of adoption and care proceedings while offering Legal Aid assessments. With specialist accreditation in children's law, we prioritise clients' emotional needs while achieving practical legal solutions through mediation or court representation.
Motoring Offences
Fixed-fee motoring offence representation for drink driving, speeding, and insurance violations. Services include court preparation, evidence analysis, and sentencing advice. Our solicitors provide clear guidance on legal options while managing cases efficiently through local magistrates' courts with transparent pricing structures.
Legal Aid
Comprehensive Legal Aid assessments for criminal and family law matters. We guide clients through eligibility requirements and application processes, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances. Our team handles both free and contribution-based Legal Aid cases with the same commitment to quality representation.
Court Representation
Specialist court representation across Magistrates' and Crown Courts for criminal and family law cases. Our solicitors provide strategic advocacy with fixed-fee options for non-Legal Aid cases. Services include pre-trial preparation, witness management, and sentencing representation, delivered by experienced practitioners with proven courtroom success.
People
Chris Hunt
Director - Crime Department
Founder of BDH Solicitors' criminal law department with nearly 20 years' experience. Recognised for practical approach and successful defence strategies in complex criminal cases across Merseyside.
Sue Delaney
Director - Family Department
Qualified solicitor with 30+ years' experience specialising in child care and adoption cases. Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel member and qualified mediator leading our family law team in Birkenhead.
Katherine Hopkinson
Solicitor - Family Department
Family law solicitor with 5+ years' experience handling care proceedings and private children act cases. Regular court representative known for client-focused approach and thorough case preparation.
Nicki Turtle
Paralegal - Family Department
20-year family law veteran with specialist expertise in child abduction cases. Extensive court experience handling domestic violence injunctions and complex family law matters.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 legal assistance?
Yes, our emergency legal team is available 24 hours a day for police station interviews and urgent legal matters.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
We provide free Legal Aid assessments for both criminal and family law cases. Eligibility depends on your financial circumstances and case type.
What areas do you cover?
We operate from Birkenhead and Ellesmere Port offices, serving clients across Merseyside and surrounding areas.
How much do motoring offence services cost?
Our fixed-fee motoring offence representation starts at £350 plus VAT, covering court preparation and single hearing representation.
What specialisms do your solicitors have?
Our team includes Law Society-accredited family law specialists and criminal defence experts with decades of combined courtroom experience.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Emergency cases receive immediate attention. Routine appointments are typically available within 24-48 hours at our local offices.
Reviews (2)
Dave Knight
Dec 24, 2021
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I was very pleased with the way Chris & then Richard Simms helped me with good & direct advice last year. I am in quite poor health now, caused by Cheshire police Abuse in Custody. However the last 7 months I have had Nil response at all. Not a tex or "your not now a client", nothing to Two simple questions. One concerning an Appeal which I am told they were financed for. The Second regarding my health & Cops
It appears I have now been been blocked by Richard on mobile, whhattsapp email & I just need a one line Answer . Not mythered, at all, not even monthly
Sorry but only the Truth.D Bond
It appears I have now been been blocked by Richard on mobile, whhattsapp email & I just need a one line Answer . Not mythered, at all, not even monthly
Sorry but only the Truth.D Bond
Pauline Vur
Oct 13, 2019
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Dealings with this company was not a good experience would advise anyone to find a different solicitor
