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Criminal Defence Solicitor in Watford
Looking for criminal defence solicitors near you? CG Law Defence has a Hertfordshire office beside Watford Junction, with solicitors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you have been arrested, invited to a voluntary police interview, or told you are under investigation, we can advise you immediately and attend the police station with you. Fees start from £500 + VAT, agreed in writing before work begins.
Founded by Chris Georgiou in 2000, we are an independent private criminal law firm. Each solicitor handles only 10–15 cases at a time, so your case is run by an experienced partner rather than passed to junior staff. Our central London team is described on our London criminal defence solicitors page.
Why Visit Our Watford Criminal Defence Office
Many clients prefer to sit down with a solicitor face to face before an interview or a court date. Our Watford office gives you a private, confidential place to do exactly that, close to the station and the town centre.
Criminal Defence Lawyer Services in Watford and Hertfordshire
Our criminal lawyers in Watford represent private clients from the earliest stage of a police investigation through to Crown Court trials and appeals. We act in the following areas:
Police Station Attendance Across Hertfordshire
Anything you say in a police interview can be used in evidence, so legal advice at the start matters. Under the PACE Codes of Practice you are entitled to free and independent legal advice, and you can choose your own solicitor rather than accept the duty solicitor. Do not answer questions until you have spoken to one.
We attend police stations throughout Hertfordshire and Greater London, and aim to have a solicitor with you within 60–90 minutes. Call 020 7193 5316 at any hour and the call centre will connect you to an available solicitor.
Criminal Defence Solicitor Fees in Watford
We agree fixed fees in writing before work begins, with no hidden charges. Payment plans are available for complex cases.
| Matter type | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| Police station attendance (initial) | From £500 + VAT |
| Magistrates' Court representation | From £750 + VAT |
| Crown Court trial | Bespoke — discussed at consultation |
| Fraud / complex financial crime | Bespoke — staged payments available |
How We Defend Your Case
How to Find Our Watford Office
Our Hertfordshire office is at Station Road, Watford WD17 1ET, adjacent to Watford Junction station. If you are using sat nav, enter postcode WD17 1ET. Trains run direct from London Euston, so the office is easy to reach from Central London without a car.
Travelling from nearby? We are convenient for clients in Bushey, Rickmansworth, Kings Langley, Abbots Langley, Radlett, Borehamwood, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Chorleywood, Northwood, Stanmore and Harrow. If Watford is not the closest option, our Harrow office at 79 College Road, HA1 1BD, serves North West London, and our Mayfair office at 12 Hay Hill, W1J 8NR, serves Central London.
Criminal Solicitors Serving Hertfordshire
Our Watford office serves clients across the county, including Watford, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Stevenage and Hertford. Whether you are searching for criminal solicitors in Hertfordshire or prefer a firm with a Watford base and a London team behind it, you get the same senior-level service. For serious and complex matters such as fraud, sexual offences and corporate manslaughter, we also represent clients throughout England and Wales.
Regulated and Verifiable
All CG Law Defence solicitors are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority under SRA number 654306, and you can check credentials on the Law Society register. We were named Best London Lawyers 2025 at the DIY Legal Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your criminal defence office in Watford?▼
Our Hertfordshire office is at Station Road, Watford WD17 1ET, adjacent to Watford Junction. Direct trains run from London Euston. Call 020 7193 5316 before visiting so we can make sure your solicitor is available.
Can a criminal defence solicitor in Watford attend the police station straight away?▼
Yes. We provide 24/7 police station attendance across Hertfordshire and Greater London and aim to have a solicitor with you within 60–90 minutes. You have the right to free and independent legal advice, so do not answer questions until a solicitor is present.
How much does a criminal defence solicitor cost in Watford?▼
Police station attendance starts from £500 + VAT and Magistrates' Court representation from £750 + VAT. Crown Court and fraud matters are quoted individually, with staged payments available. All fees are agreed in writing before work begins.
When should I contact a criminal lawyer in Watford?▼
Contact a solicitor as soon as you are arrested, asked to attend a voluntary interview, or told you are under investigation. Early advice can shape the outcome, and in around 30% of our cases early representations to the CPS have prevented a charge.
Do you cover the whole of Hertfordshire?▼
Yes. Our Watford office serves the county, including St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Stevenage and Hertford. We also represent clients across England and Wales in serious and complex cases.
Is my conversation with a criminal solicitor confidential?▼
Completely. Legal professional privilege protects everything you tell your solicitor, from the very first call. Nothing is shared with third parties.