Discreet, strategic representation for every stage of a criminal matter — from the first sign of an investigation to the Court of Appeal. Based in Liverpool, instructed across England & Wales.
Wade Lloyd is a private criminal defence firm for people who need a problem handled quietly, quickly, and well.
Whether you suspect an investigation is coming, you want to influence a charging decision before it is made, you are facing court, or you need to challenge a football banning order, there is a dedicated service below built around your situation. Every matter is handled on private instruction — you choose your solicitor and deal with them directly, in complete confidence, at any hour.
Four focused areas of private criminal defence. Select a service to learn how we can help — or call us and we will point you to the right one.
Crisis Management
Sense trouble ahead? We build a ready-to-deploy defence before any arrest or formal investigation — preserving evidence and, in many cases, stopping a matter before it becomes a charge.
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Pre-Charge Engagement
The period before a charge is often where a case is won. We engage early with police and the CPS — through written representations and interview strategy — to head off charges or reduce them.
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Private Defence
Full private representation at every stage — from the police station through the Magistrates' and Crown Court to the Court of Appeal — across all serious criminal offences.
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Football Banning Orders
Facing an FBO application, appealing an order made on conviction, or applying to end an existing ban? We provide specialist private representation to challenge the evidence and fight your case.
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