Howard & Byrne solicitors are proactive criminal defence solicitors advancing the case for suspects and defendants. Although based in York, we represent clients throughout the UK and abroad, both individuals and companies.
We act in all matters from road traffic to murder and international corruption 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 - nationally and internationally
- Corruption / Bribery
- Extradition
- Proceeds of Crime & Confiscation
- Regulatory defence including Environmental Prosecutions, Health & Safety, etc.
- Prison Law
- 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 are authorised 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.
We also have a separate company, Howard & Byrne Ltd, which can deliver expert training on all aspects of the criminal justice system.
