Private Criminal Defence · Liverpool & Nationwide

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Wade Lloyd provides elite private criminal defence across England and Wales. Immediate 24/7 response. Absolute discretion. No legal aid. No compromises.

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Police Station to Court of Appeal
Why Wade Lloyd

Not Just a Solicitor — a Strategic Defence Partner

When your reputation, freedom, and future are on the line, the quality of your legal team determines everything. Here is what makes Wade Lloyd different.

Immediate Crisis Response

Arrest doesn't wait for office hours and neither do we. We respond 24/7, day or night, to protect your legal position from the very first moment.

Your Solicitor, Your Choice

No duty rota. No random allocation. You instruct us directly and have named, personal access to your solicitor at every stage of your matter.

Absolute Discretion

Everything you tell us is protected by legal professional privilege. Your situation stays strictly between you and your solicitor. Always.

Proactive, Not Reactive

We don't wait for charges to land. We engage early — with police, prosecutors, and investigators — to protect your position before a situation escalates.

Our Services

Elite Defence Across Every Area

Private criminal defence from first contact through to appeal — whatever stage you are at, we have the expertise to act.

Crisis Management

Immediate 24/7 legal response to arrest, dawn raids, or police contact. We act in the first critical hours to protect your position and limit exposure from the outset.

Pre-Charge Engagement

The most powerful intervention is before charges are brought. We engage directly with investigators and the CPS to prevent charging decisions or achieve significantly reduced outcomes.

Data & Records Management

Past arrests and incorrect records can affect employment, travel, and your professional standing for years. We challenge PNC records, DBS disputes, and biometric data through every legal route.

Private Criminal Defence

Full-spectrum defence from police station to Crown Court and Court of Appeal. Serious and complex crime, fraud, EncroChat, drug offences, and more — handled with absolute precision.

Football Banning Orders

Defending FBO applications, appealing orders imposed on conviction, and making termination applications. We challenge the evidence and fight to restore your freedoms.

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Call us now or request a callback. We'll assess your situation and advise the right course of action — in complete confidence, with no obligation.

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The Process

Three Steps to Protection

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Contact Us Now

Call our 24/7 line or complete the form above. We respond to all enquiries immediately — including urgent matters out of hours.

02

Confidential Assessment

We listen, assess your position, explain your rights clearly, and outline every strategic option available to you — with no obligation whatsoever.

03

Relentless Action

From the moment you instruct us we act immediately and relentlessly — pre-charge, at court, and beyond — until your matter is resolved.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when I call?

You will speak directly with a member of our team — not a receptionist or call handler. We will listen to your situation, assess your position immediately, and advise you on the right course of action. There is no obligation and everything is completely confidential.

Can you help if I haven't been charged yet?

Yes — and the earlier you contact us, the better. Pre-charge engagement is the single most powerful intervention available in a criminal matter. We can engage directly with investigators and the CPS to prevent charges being brought or to achieve substantially reduced outcomes.

Are you a legal aid firm?

No. Wade Lloyd is a private, instruction-only practice. You choose your solicitor and have direct, named access to them at every stage. There is no duty rota allocation, no call centre, and no compromise on the level of service you receive.

How quickly can you respond in an emergency?

Immediately. Our crisis line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call us the moment a situation develops and we will respond without delay — including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Is what I tell you completely confidential?

Absolutely. Every consultation and every detail of your matter is protected by legal professional privilege. What you tell us remains strictly between you and your solicitor — it cannot be disclosed to anyone, including the police or prosecution.

Don't Wait. Act Now.

The first hours after an arrest or investigation begins are the most critical. Every moment without proper legal representation is a moment your position is at risk.