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We are Plymouth based solicitors specialising in criminal defence. We represent clients accused of any type of crime no matter how minor or how serious. We offer legal aid or competitive fixed fees where legal aid is not available. In appropriate cases, we regularly instruct the most talented and experienced barristers who are carefully selected for the suitability of your case.

The easiest way to determine the cost of representation if you are not eligible for legal aid at Court is to simply contact us and we will happily discuss matters with you.

Parlby Somerville is committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination and to promoting equality . The firm will treat everyone equally and with the same attention, courtesy and respect regardless of the funding arrangement.

If you have any sort of query about a criminal matter then just call us on 01752 600833 and we will happily talk to you to see if we can help.

Our aim is to offer all our clients an efficient and effective service at all times. We hope that you will be pleased with the work we do for you.

However, if you are not satisfied with any aspect of our work, or if you have a complaint about our bill, and you feel unable to resolve the problem with the person dealing with your file or the head of the relevant department then please contact , Paddy Somerville, complaints handler on 01752 600833 or info@parlbysomerville.co.uk. Alternatively, he can be contacted by writing to:

Genesis Office 6
235 Union Street
Plymouth
PL1 3HN

We will acknowledge any complaint within 3 working days and ensure it is fully investigated and responded to within 8 weeks of receipt.

If you are not satisfied with our handling of your complaint you can ask the Legal Ombudsman to consider the complaint. Normally you will need to bring a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman within six months of receiving a written response from us about your complaint. The contact details for the Legal Ombudsman are:

Legal Ombudsman
PO Box 6167
Slough
SL1 0EH

Tel:  0300 555 0333

Email:   enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk

Website:  www.legalombudsman.org.uk