ABOUT ASHCOTT

About Ashcott Solicitors

Expert criminal defence solicitors in Manchester and London — representing clients from the police station to the Crown Court and beyond.

Ashcott Solicitors was formed during 2010 by Safdar Ashraf, an experienced criminal defence solicitor. Saf has practised as a criminal solicitor since qualifying in December 1999 and has a well-respected client base whom he represents from his Manchester city centre offices.

Saf remains the principal solicitor of the firm and is joined by Senior Consultant William Southcott, a highly respected serious fraud and regulatory lawyer who runs a busy international practice operating in the UK, Spain, Northern Cyprus and Dubai.

The firm represents its clients from the police station, to appearances in the Magistrates' Court, the Crown Court and beyond. With regard to serious matters, Ashcott Solicitors will always instruct an experienced barrister when necessary. We have close ties with a number of highly respected Barristers' Chambers around England & Wales.

No matter what court you find yourself appearing in — the Magistrates Court, the Crown Court, the Court of Appeal, and beyond — you can always rely upon Ashcott Solicitors to provide first-class service and professional representation at all times.

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What we stand for

Why clients chooseAshcott Solicitors

It's not just any case — it's YOUR case

We understand that no two cases are the same. We pride ourselves on providing specialist attention and commitment to your case, treating every criminal allegation with the seriousness it deserves.

24-Hour Emergency Callout

If you have been arrested, charged, or think you might be implicated in a crime, contact us immediately. Early advice from a criminal solicitor can make a massive difference to how your case plays out.

Police Station to Crown Court

We represent clients at every stage — police interviews under caution, Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, and the Court of Appeal. We work with leading barristers for the most serious matters.

Robust, Experienced Defence

All our criminal solicitors are robust, experienced and single-minded in defending your rights. We draw from a wide range of specialisms including murder, serious fraud, assaults, sexual offences and regulatory matters.