As one of the biggest law firms covering South Durham, Hewitts has a large criminal department based in offices throughout the area. Our team specialises in defence cases for all aspects of criminal law including violent crime, juvenile crime, drug related crime, public order offences, wrongful arrest, fraud, road traffic offences, health and safety and trading standards prosecutions.

Our dedicated criminal department can offer:

• Free 30 minute interview for initial advice


• Representation at Magistrates and Crown Court


• 24 hour access to a solicitor


• Full Legal Aid or private client service