We deal with cases in a sensitive and understanding way and aim to make the process as easy as possible for you.
When you’re facing a criminal investigation or charge, having the right legal team behind you makes all the difference. At CW Booth & Co, our experienced solicitors are here to support and defend you with professionalism, honesty and care—no matter how serious the situation. We deal with cases in a sensitive and understanding way and aim to make the process as easy as possible for you.
Our criminal defence team has built a strong reputation for achieving positive results in both Magistrates’ and Crown Court cases. Whether you’ve been arrested, charged, or asked to attend a voluntary interview, we’ll be by your side every step of the way – offering clear advice, strong representation, and complete confidentiality.
We will listen to you, provide you with realistic advice and discuss your options with you.
At CW Booth & Co, we have a team of dedicated and specialist criminal lawyers who have extensive experience and knowledge across a broad spectrum of criminal law matters, including:
Criminal Investigations
For clients at the police station, we have a 24-hour call out service.
Criminal Proceedings
CW Booth & Co Solicitors have a proven track record of providing effective and professional representation in the Criminal Courts.
Road Traffic Cases
We offer representation in certain road traffic cases for a fixed fee of £495 plus VAT at 20% if legal aid is not available to you.
Disbursements
Our fixed fee quoted includes our travel expenses, including mileage and parking.
Voluntary Interviews & DWP Investigations
If you've been invited to a voluntary interview or an interview under caution by the DWP, we can provide immediate legal support and representation.
Higher Court Representation
Should your case progress to the Crown Court, we have strong links with leading barristers and in-house advocacy through our house barrister and solicitor advocate with Higher Rights of Audience.
Fixed Fees In Road Traffic Cases
We offer representation in certain road traffic cases for a fixed fee of £495 plus VAT at 20% if legal aid is not available to you. This applies in cases which will be dealt with in the magistrates’ court and resolved at a single hearing by way of a guilty plea. Such cases could involve allegations such as driving with excess alcohol (“drink driving”) or failing to provide a specimen, drug driving, no insurance or careless driving.
The fixed fee includes:
- Meeting with you to take your initial instructions
- Considering the initial disclosure and any other evidence, and giving you advice
- Explaining the court procedure to you and giving you advice on the sentencing options available to the court
- Attending court to represent you at a single hearing in the magistrates’ court
- Discussing the outcome of your case with you
- Our travel to any magistrates’ court in County Durham (additional charges will apply for travel to courts outside County Durham)
The fee does not include:
- Advice and assistance in respect of special reasons or exceptional hardship hearings, for which additional charges will apply
- Instruction of expert witnesses
- Taking statements from other witnesses
- Advice and assistance in respect of any appeal
Criminal Defence Solicitors You Can Rely On
At C W Booth & Co, we handle everything from motoring offences to serious allegations, and we’ll always take the time to explain your options and likely outcomes. Where appropriate, we can also arrange high-quality representation from barristers’ chambers across the region and beyond.
We will listen to you, provide you with realistic advice and discuss your options with you.

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