Trusted Solicitors in Walworth

Mackesys Solicitors has been considered one of London’s major criminal practices for the last 25 years. We hold four Criminal Contracts, awarded to us by the Legal Services Commission. Walworth area clients are served by our specialist team of over 40 fee earners, each of whom is dedicated to the needs of our clients. We handle everything from everyday crime all the way up to rape, murder and serious fraud.

Loss of liberty and a successful defence can often be separated by the quality and speed at which you receive good legal advice. Mackesys solicitors serving Walworth is recognised for our knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the high quality and level of preparation of our work.

Our aim is always to get our clients the best results possible. Mackesys Walworth solicitors wide list of first-rate experts has often aided us in gaining acquittals for our clients. Our team has experience with both minor and serious cases.

Employing our 24 hour Arrest Line Service (number at top of website) facilitates the earliest possible involvement of Mackesys. You may already know that the police will want to speak with you. Simply contact us and we will arrange an appointment for you at the appropriate police station.

We have 24 Duty Solicitors on our team and a further five solicitors who are preparing to receive Duty Status. Five of our Duty Solicitors have been involved in criminal law for over 20 years. All of our Senior Managing Clerks have represented clients for over 20 years and are Police Station Accredited Representatives.

We represent clients from inside the M25, Surrey, Kent and further afield. In addition to the ten Accredited Police Station Representatives that Mackesys solicitors in Walworth have in-house, we can access another 20 reps through First Call Representatives, an associated Agency.

Walworth is an inner-city district in the London Borough of Southwark. Walworth probably derives its name from the Old English "Wealhworth" which meant Welsh (British) farm. It is located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) south east of Charing Cross and near to Camberwell and Elephant and Castle. The major streets in Walworth are the Old Kent Road and Walworth Road. It once had a common surrounded by streets with houses on one side, the Common on the other. This whole area is now covered by housing.