On the hunt for a duty solicitor?
Been charged with a crime? Get immediate legal advice and representation from Brockbanks Solicitors. Contact our teams in Cumbria, including Cockermouth and Whitehaven, as soon as you’re able.
Don't take a risk with your freedom
Have you been arrested? Due to be interviewed at the police station? Ensure you get the right legal advice and support, with help from a duty solicitor.
Attending the police station is a daunting prospect and you should not face it alone. You may think that because you are innocent, you do not need a duty solicitor. However, it is vitally important that you have proper legal representation through the life of your case. Failing to have legal representation at the police station is an unnecessary risk, and one that Brockbanks Solicitors can ensure you avoid. With teams located across Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Cockermouth, Carlisle and Workington, we’ll be by your side as quickly as possible.
Here for you, 24hrs a day
Our experienced team of duty solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are here to accompany you and to protect your interests, ensuring you have the right legal advice from the word ‘go’. We can also advise you on the strength of any evidence against you, and offer professional representation at Magistrates and Crown courts.
Our job is to ensure you’re as prepared as possible, and thus as part of the service, we’ll ensure you understand police powers and your rights, and that these are respected.
Ask for us at the police station
Getting the right backing is imperative in any police investigation. Using a duty solicitor will not delay your detention at the police station, and that’s why we recommend asking for Brockbanks Solicitors as soon as you get the chance.
Whatever the circumstances, we will track the matter through the entire investigation phase, which includes attending meetings during the life of the case. For more information, simply contact our team directly. Get in touch
Frequently asked questions
What is a duty solicitor and what do they do?
A duty solicitor is a qualified solicitor who can advise and represent you at the police station, usually around the time of arrest or a voluntary interview. They are there to protect your interests, make sure your rights are respected, and advise you before and during questioning. Brockbanks Solicitors can be by your side at the police station so you don’t have to face the process on your own.
I've been arrested — am I entitled to free legal advice at the police station?
Everyone held for questioning at a police station has the right to free, independent legal advice, and you can ask for it at any point. Taking up that right does not delay your case and is one of the most important protections you have. Just ask the police for Brockbanks Solicitors as soon as you get the chance, and our team will respond as quickly as possible.
Do I really need a solicitor if I haven't done anything wrong?
It’s natural to think you don’t need help if you know you’re innocent, but a police interview can have a real bearing on what happens next, whatever the outcome. A duty solicitor makes sure you understand the questions, your rights, and the evidence, so nothing is said or done that could be misunderstood. Brockbanks Solicitors is here to make sure you are treated fairly from the very start.
Are duty solicitors available at night or at the weekend?
Our duty solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, because arrests and police interviews rarely happen at convenient times. Whenever you find yourself at the police station, you can ask for legal representation. Brockbanks Solicitors will get to you as soon as we can and stay involved through the rest of the investigation.
Will asking for a solicitor make me look guilty or slow things down?
Asking for a solicitor does not suggest guilt and will not delay your detention — it is simply you using a right that exists to protect everyone. Police interviews are stressful, and having someone on your side who understands the process makes a real difference. Brockbanks Solicitors recommends asking for us at the earliest opportunity so we can support you from the word go.
How do I get a Brockbanks duty solicitor to the police station?
The quickest way is to ask the police to contact Brockbanks Solicitors for you when they offer you legal advice. If you’re arranging help ahead of a voluntary interview, you can call our Whitehaven office on 08081 965462, request a callback through our website, or contact one of our offices across Cumbria. Either way, we’ll be by your side as quickly as we can.
The representation you need, 24/7
Call us, night or day, on
01946 692194. We’ll protect your rights.