Expert criminal defence Solicitors

With access to some of the best legal experts in the country, Harewood Law is your best defence in cases of serious crime and fraud.

We care about our clients, we enjoy the work we do, and we want to give every person the chance to fight for justice.

When you instruct us, you can expect a personal service that’s tailored for your individual case. We’ll make sure you have the best criminal defence team in your corner, who can build the most robust and resilient defence.

About Harewood Law

We’re specialist criminal defence Solicitors, working on the most serious criminal and fraud cases.

What are our credentials?

Our criminal defence Solicitors have been practising for more than 40 years combined and have extensive experience of defending cases of serious crime and fraud. In addition, we are:

  • Contracted to provide Legal Aid in Leeds and Bradford

  • Lexcel Accredited for our commitment to legal excellence

  • Registered by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA),which entitles us to practise as solicitors

  • Registered by the Law Society.

What defence cases do we work on?

Serious crimes, involving:

  • Murder

  • Terrorism

  • Firearms

  • Drugs

  • Sexual offences

  • Conspiracies.

Financial crimes, including serious fraud and money laundering.

Road traffic offences, including:

  • Speeding

  • Drink/drug driving

  • Careless driving

  • Mobile phone offences

  • Driving without insurance.

Criminal appeals, for cases of wrongful conviction and disproportionate sentencing.

Legal representation for professionals during inquests and regulatory law cases.

Who do we work with?

We work on both privately funded and serious Legal Aid cases across Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Wakefield, Huddersfield, across West Yorkshire and the UK.

How do we work?

Having the best team of experts working on your case can be the difference between a conviction or an acquittal.

When you instruct us, we’ll assemble a bespoke team to represent your interests and proactively assist in preparing your defence.

We can provide experienced Solicitors, highly specialised barristers and leading experts in the fields of encrypted phones, fingerprints, DNA and cell site evidence.

Together, they’ve helped to secure acquittals in some of the most serious crime and fraud cases.

Our Story

Harewood Law is run by expert criminal defence Solicitor, Sajad Chaudhury who also is a Higher Courts Advocate.

The story began in 2004

Sajad Chaudhury was already a well-known and well-respected defence Solicitor when he and his team set up in 2004.

While other firms were taking on high volumes of cases or using a conveyor belt approach, Sajad knew he could do better.

Consistent legal representation

Sajad’s policy was to take only a limited number of cases at one time. This meant clients would get a more personalised service with the individual attention they deserved.

He made sure clients got the time and care they needed. And one solicitor as their point of contact, rather than 10 different people.

Rebranding to facilitate the demands of our national client base

In 2019 Harewood Law rebranded, a new website, new offices, successfully applied for and were awarded the Lexcel Quality Mark, a new approach was taken, more client centred and national rather than local. The firm was being recognised for the quality of work they did and regularly has to deal with national media attention.

It was a strategic rebrand that suited the clientele they were working with. And it allowed them to focus on the work they excel in: defending cases of serious crime and fraud.

Specialists in serious crime and fraud

Today, Harewood Law is a small legal practice with access to some of the best criminal defence specialists in the country.

The practice assembles top teams of experts to build a resilient defence — even in the most complex and challenging cases.

If you’re facing charges of serious crime or fraud, Harewood Law can help.