Howard & Byrne solicitors are proactive criminal defence solicitors advancing the case for suspects and defendants. Although based in York, we operate throughout Yorkshire and indeed represent clients throughout the UK.

We act in all matters from road traffic to murder and have considerable expertise throughout these fields.
The partners, Sally Howard, Colin Byrne, John Howard and Kevin Blount supervise a team who deal with the following areas of work:

•      Police Station
•      Magistrates Court
•      Crown Court
•      Appeal & CCRC work
•      Fraud
•      Proceeds of Crime & Confiscation Cases
•      Prison Law
•      Regulatory defence ie. Trading standards, Benefit fraud &  Environmental
•      Court Martial Law
•      Road Traffic Law

We are delighted that we have been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for our commitment to criminal defence work.

We are approved by the Criminal Defence Service of the Legal Services Commission, and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under reference number 329428, and therefore offer the provision of legal aid as well as private fee work.