Initial assessment
We identify the immediate issue, relevant dates, available documents and the outcome you need.
Police Station Representation Solicitors Belfast
Police Station Representation
Immediate legal advice can protect your position during arrest, detention or a voluntary police interview.
Clear adviceUnderstand your options
Careful preparationEvidence and strategy
Strong representationFocused on your position
How we can help
Advice focused on your circumstances
Urgent advice for arrest, detention, voluntary interviews and interviews under caution.
- Arrest and detention
- Voluntary interviews
- Interviews under caution
- PACE rights and disclosure
- Advice on silence and positive case
- Release, bail and next steps
What to expect
Evidence and strategy
We gather and review the material required, advise on options and agree a practical strategy.
Representation and resolution
We progress the matter through negotiation, preparation, court or completion as appropriate.
Common questions
Questions about police station representation
Is a voluntary interview serious?
Yes. A voluntary interview is normally conducted under caution and may form an important part of a criminal investigation.
Will asking for a solicitor make me look guilty?
No. Legal advice is a basic safeguard and helps ensure you understand the allegation and your options.
Is police station advice available urgently?
Urgent criminal matters should be raised by telephone on our urgent criminal and police-station line.
Relevant Solicitors
People who can assist
Director
Philip G Breen
An experienced criminal defence solicitor representing clients from the earliest stage of a police investigation through Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and appellate proceedings.
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Tomás Boyd
Advises and represents clients in criminal defence, police station matters, bail, civil and personal injury claims, parole and public law challenges.
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Relevant solicitor
Tomás Boyd, Associate Solicitor
Tomás Boyd provides urgent police-station advice, attends interviews under caution and advises on disclosure, prepared statements and the right to silence. He works as part of the wider Breen Lenzi Maguire team and with counsel or independent experts where required.
Guides & legal updates
Read more about Police Station Representation
Solicitor-written guidance on the process, evidence and practical steps that may be relevant.
Criminal Defence
GuideWhat Happens After an Arrest in Belfast?
A practical guide to detention, legal advice, police interview, release, charge and bail.
Read articlePolice Station Representation
GuideVoluntary Police Interviews: Why Legal Advice Matters
A voluntary interview is still an interview under caution and may affect the whole investigation.
Read articleCriminal Defence
GuideBail Applications: What the Court Considers
How risk, proposed conditions, address and supporting information may affect a bail application.
Read articleClear advice. Practical next steps.
Discuss your police station representation matter
Tell us briefly about your matter and we will direct your enquiry to the appropriate team.