Private Criminal Defence Services
Specialist Private Criminal Defence Solicitors Across Oxford, the Thames Valley and London
Defending Clients Facing Criminal, Regulatory and Financial Investigation
Private Criminal Defence for Serious and Sensitive Matters
Libra Law Solicitors advises and represents clients across a broad range of criminal allegations, from the earliest stages of an investigation through to court proceedings and appeals. Our work includes serious and complex crime, fraud and financial crime, regulatory matters, driving offences and cases where professional, reputational or commercial consequences require particular care.
We understand that clients come to us in very different circumstances. You may have been contacted by the police, invited to attend a voluntary interview, arrested or released under investigation. You may have received a postal requisition or summons, been charged with an offence, or already be facing proceedings before the Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court. Whatever stage your case has reached, obtaining the right advice can be critical to understanding your position and the options available.
Our role is to take control of the legal issues from the outset. We assess what has happened, examine the case against you and advise clearly on the immediate steps required. As the matter develops, we manage the defence carefully and ensure that important decisions are approached with a full understanding of their legal and practical consequences.
Some cases require discreet early advice and intervention, others demand substantial preparation, detailed examination of evidence and robust representation before the courts. The nature of our involvement is shaped by the case itself, with the appropriate level of expertise brought to bear at each stage.
Below you will find the principal areas in which Libra Law Solicitors provides specialist private criminal defence.
Call 24/7 for Immediate Legal Advice: London office: 0204 610 0807 or Oxford office: 01865 921 807
Criminal Defence Services
Pre-Charge & Police Station Representation
Early legal advice can significantly affect the course of a case. We provide immediate, carefully managed representation for clients who have been arrested, have been invited to attend a voluntary interview, or have become aware of a criminal investigation.
We advise on:
- Pre-charge engagement and representation
- Police station attendance
- Arrest and detention
- Voluntary interviews under caution
- Ongoing criminal investigations
- Bail applications and bail conditions
- Advice following searches, seizures and raids
Motoring & Driving Offence Solicitors
We represent clients facing a wide range of motoring and road traffic allegations, particularly where a driving licence, livelihood or professional standing is at risk, where specialist legal advice is essential to secure the strongest outcome in criminal proceedings.
We advise on:
- Drink and drug driving offences
- Dangerous and careless driving
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Driving without insurance
- Totting up disqualification
- Penalty points and exceptional hardship arguments
- Failure to stop or report an accident
Private Criminal Defence
We act across a broad range of criminal matters, from initial investigation through to trial and appeal. Every case is approached with disciplined preparation, close analysis of the evidence and a defence strategy tailored to the specific circumstances.
We advise on:
- Theft, burglary and robbery
- Assault and serious offences
- Criminal damage
- Public order offences
- Drug possession offences, Drug Supply and trafficking
- Organised crime investigations
- Murder, Manslaughter and other serious criminal charges
Sexual Offence Allegations
Allegations of a sexual nature require particularly careful and considered handling. We provide discreet representation in cases where personal and reputational consequences are significant.
We advise on:
- Rape and Sexual assault allegations
- Indecent images offences
- Historic and non-recent allegations
- Relationship-based allegations
- Sexual communication and online offences
- Abuse of position allegations
- Police investigations and Pre-charge matters
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Domestic Violence & Abuse Defence
We represent clients facing allegations arising from domestic incidents, including matters involving immediate police action, restrictive bail conditions and reputational risk.
We advise on:
- Domestic assault allegations
- Harassment and stalking
- Controlling or coercive behaviour
- Breach of protective or restraining orders
- Threats to kill
- Criminal damage linked to domestic matters
- Emotional and psychological abuse claims
Fraud & Financial Crime
We provide specialist representation in complex fraud and financial crime investigations, including matters involving business, regulatory and reputational risk.
We advise on:
- Fraud by false representation
- Abuse of position
- Conspiracy to defraud
- Money laundering allegations
- Proceeds of crime matters
- Bribery and corruption offences
- Identity theft and impersonation fraud
Corporate Crime & Internal Investigation
We advise businesses, directors and senior individuals facing corporate crime allegations, internal investigations and regulatory scrutiny.
These matters often involve significant legal, financial and reputational risk, as well as potential disruption to business operations and leadership positions.
We advise on:
- Corporate crime allegations
- Internal investigations and governance issues
- Regulatory and enforcement action
- Director and senior management liability
- Parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings
- Legal privilege, confidentiality and disclosure strategy
- Risk management, reputation protection and regulatory engagement
HMRC Enquiries & Criminal Tax Investigations
We represent individuals and businesses facing HMRC enquiries, criminal tax investigations and financial enforcement action.
These matters frequently involve parallel civil and criminal exposure, requiring a coordinated and carefully structured response from the outset to protect both interests effectively.
We advise on:
- HMRC civil and criminal investigations
- Tax evasion and tax fraud allegations
- Code of Practice investigations
- Disclosure and settlement processes
- Interviews under caution
- Asset restraint and confiscation
- Strategic engagement with HMRC and enforcement authorities
Regulatory & Professional Misconduct Defence
We act for professionals facing regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings and allegations of professional misconduct.
These matters may have serious consequences for career, registration and reputation, and often require careful management from the earliest stage.
We advise on:
- Regulatory and enforcement investigations
- Fitness to practise proceedings
- Disciplinary hearings
- Allegations of dishonesty or misconduct
- Interim suspension or restriction
- Appeals against findings or sanctions
- Responses to regulatory notices and information requests
Why Clients Instruct Libra Law Solicitors?
Choosing a solicitor in difficult circumstances is a decision built on trust. Clients need to know that their case will receive proper attention, that their concerns will be taken seriously and that the advice they receive will be clear, considered and dependable.
At Libra Law Solicitors, we offer the level of personal service expected from a specialist private practice. We take on matters where we can add genuine value and give each case the time and attention it deserves. Clients are kept informed, questions are addressed promptly and advice is delivered with clarity and candour, particularly when difficult decisions need to be made.
We understand that seeking criminal law advice can be unfamiliar and deeply concerning. Our role is to bring clarity and reassurance to that process while maintaining the discretion and professionalism our clients expect.
For us, private representation means more than privately funded legal advice. It means a service centred around the client accessible, responsive and committed from the moment we are instructed until the matter is concluded.
Speak to a Specialist Criminal Defence Solicitor
If you have been arrested, have been invited to attend a police interview, or are facing criminal prosecution, obtaining early specialist legal advice can make a significant difference. Contact Libra Law Solicitors for free initial advice.
Call 24/7 for Immediate Legal Advice: London office: 0204 610 0807 or Oxford office: 01865 921 807
Libra Law
71–75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2 9JQ
Libra Law
Prama House
262 Banbury Road
Summertown
Oxford
OX2 7HT
Libra Law Solicitors is a Limited Company registered in England and Wales under company number: 16582164
VAT Registration Number: 517475672
Authorised and Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA ID Number: 8012891