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Police Station Solicitor — Interviews Under Caution (Custody & Voluntary)
Independent criminal defence representation across Kent — we are not the police.
Immediate legal advice and rapid attendance at custody suites for people being interviewed under caution.
Accredited duty solicitor and Higher Court Advocate — 20+ years, 21,000+ clients. Free legal advice at the police station under Legal Aid. Reliable police station cover for criminal firms.
This service cannot assist with police enquiries, case updates, or contacting officers.
- Free legal advice at the police station (Legal Aid)
- Available now — rapid attendance across Kent
- 20+ years — duty solicitor & Higher Court Advocate
- Trusted by criminal firms for police station cover
What this service is — and is not
Criminal defence solicitors for interviews under caution. We are not the police.
This service IS for
- People in police custody being interviewed under caution
- People attending a voluntary interview under caution
- A family member or representative acting on their behalf to obtain a solicitor
This service is NOT for
- Contacting a police officer or police station
- Asking what has happened to someone in custody
- Updates about a case or investigation
- Reporting a crime or general police enquiries
For those matters, contact your local police force directly.
How we can help
Interview under caution — custody or voluntary?
Get a solicitor now — for the person being interviewed, or for a family member acting on their behalf. Free at the police station under Legal Aid. Do not be interviewed without a solicitor.
- Custody or voluntary interview under caution
- Immediate telephone advice — rapid Kent attendance
- Family/representative may instruct on behalf of suspect
Police station cover in Kent — call now
Short-notice agent attendance, qualified solicitor, full notes. Ring now to instruct or check availability.
- Higher Rights — professional handover to your firm
- Daytime & evening — all Kent custody suites
- Trusted for overflow and urgent cover
Why Choose Robert Cashman
An experienced, independent criminal solicitor based in Kent — trusted by clients and law firms.
20+ Years' Criminal Defence Experience
Qualified criminal solicitor since 2001. Over 21,000 clients represented at police stations across Kent.
Accredited Duty Solicitor
Fully accredited — you receive advice from a qualified solicitor, not a paralegal or unregulated representative.
Higher Court Advocate
Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal). Continuity of representation from the police station through to Crown Court.
Kent-Based — Local Knowledge
Specialist knowledge of every Kent custody suite. Based locally, not a national call centre.
Exclusively Criminal Defence
Not a general practice. Every case receives focused, specialist criminal defence attention.
Reliable — Trusted by Law Firms
Prompt attendance, clear communication, and detailed attendance notes. Trusted by criminal defence firms across Kent.
Trusted by Clients Across Kent
Real experiences from clients we've helped through challenging times
"Robert helped me when I was arrested in Swanley. I was very worried but he calmed me down and got me released without charge. Excellent service."
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from Swanley
Covering All Kent Police Stations
Kent-wide police station attendance including Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tonbridge, Maidstone, Medway, Gravesend, Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Dover, and Margate.
Common Questions
Do I get a free solicitor at the police station?
Yes. Everyone arrested or invited for a voluntary interview in England and Wales is entitled to free independent legal advice at the police station under PACE 1984. This right is not means-tested – it is paid for by Legal Aid regardless of your income.
Do I need a solicitor for a voluntary interview?
Yes. A voluntary interview is conducted under caution and carries the same legal risks as an interview following arrest. Anything you say can be used as evidence. You are entitled to free legal advice before and during any police interview, whether voluntary or under arrest.
Do you cover all police stations in Kent?
Yes. We cover all Kent custody suites including Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tonbridge, Medway (Gillingham), Maidstone, North Kent (Gravesend), Canterbury, Folkestone, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Margate, Dover, and Tunbridge Wells.
Can a solicitor send an agent instead of attending themselves?
Yes. A solicitor's firm can instruct an experienced accredited agent to attend on their behalf. Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor who acts as a police station agent for Kent law firms, providing professional cover and detailed attendance notes.
How quickly can you attend in Kent?
We aim to attend promptly across Kent. Attendance time depends on location, custody demand, and current availability. Where immediate physical attendance is not possible, we can provide immediate telephone advice while attendance is arranged.
Do you provide advice outside normal hours?
We provide daytime and evening police station attendance. Out-of-hours telephone advice is available where appropriate. Where we cannot attend immediately, we can provide immediate telephone advice or arrange representation as quickly as possible.
Want to understand police interviews in detail?
At a Kent police station or due in for interview? Call now.
Immediate advice — free legal advice at the police station under Legal Aid. Extended hours, Kent-wide.
Solicitors: call or WhatsApp now for short-notice cover and instructions.