We are known as the criminal law specialists of Leeds. We endeavour to provide a high level and consistency of advice and representation to our clients throughout Yorkshire and have built up a reputation for being the best whether it be in the police station, in the magistrates court or in the Crown Court. The fact that we offer some of the best solicitors and police station representatives in Leeds helps.
At the Police Station
Our office which specialises in criminal work is based in Chapeltown, north Leeds and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. We are always on hand to ensure that you have access to a qualified representative able to give you strong and timely advice. We advise and represent clients on all manner of offences ranging from murder and terrorism to theft and traffic offences.
All accused people have the right to independent legal advice. All clients need confidence in their representative at the police station. Our reputation is second to none as far as our collective experience and the quality of advice that we give. We know our job and we know how crucial it is that we protect your interests,
Ciaran Conaghan heads up the PACE (Police station advice) team
At the Magistrates Court
Our advocates represent clients at the magistrates court on a daily basis and take pride in the level of representation that they provide. If there is anything that sets Harrison Bundey’s team apart it is their collective experience and commitment to provide a great service to every client.
We represent people on the full range of criminal offences and ensure that all appropriate funding options are explored. If legal aid is available we will endeavour to get it. We as agents for other law firms on a national basis and are well respected and known throughout West Yorkshire for our commitment to the cause.
Whether it be applying to Court for bail or representing you at trial we shall always ensure that you receive the best possible representation.
Genan Hashim heads up the Magistrate Court Advocates team
At the Crown Court
If clients face more serious matters then our Crown Court team will become involved in preparing their case and representing them. It is common for barristers to represent clients at Crown Court. However, in Mark Foley we are proud to boast one of the best Crown Court Advocates (a solicitor with higher rights of audience) in Yorkshire amongst within the team.
Mark Foley heads up the Crown Court advocates team
At Appeal
We are well versed and prepared for taking matters to the Crown Court or Court of Appeal on appeal. Whether we acted for the Defendant in the original matter or he was represented by another firm of solicitors we can call upon our extensive and varied experience in evidence analysis in advising on the merits of appealing and of course taking the matter to appeal as necessary.
How would you sum up Harrison Bundey’s criminal team? We are everything that a client would want…
- Experienced
- Enthusiastic
- Bothered
- On hand
- Speak your language
- Strong in a police station
- Strong in a Courtroom
- Centred in the community
The department is fronted by 4 partners – Mark Foley, Bill Message, Ruth Bundey and Ghaz Iqbal, each of whom has developed a strong regional reputation in advocacy in their own right. Our police station team are managed by one of the best in the business, PACE accredited legal executive Ciaran Conaghan.
Call or e-mail a member of the criminal law team anytime.