Criminal Law

For most people a Police investigation for a criminal offence is something they only read about in the newspapers. However, mistakes and misjudgements can lead to this becoming a reality. Without warning, an ordinary person can find themselves faced with the prospect of being arrested, questioned by the Police or other authorities, charged and put before the Courts. In such circumstances, you will want to turn to a solicitor you can trust and who can guide you through complex legal procedures and stand by you every step of the way.

Whilst we do not deal with criminal matters ourselves, if you are in trouble with the police we can refer you to a solicitor who can assist you.  They provide a full range of criminal defence services including:

  • 24 hour FREE Police Station Advice and Assistance
  • Assistance with all types of Criminal and Regulatory investigation
  • Magistrates’ Court Representation
  • Crown Court Representation
  • Appeals and Prison Law

Legal Aid may be available which enables solicitors to see the vast majority of clients free of charge.

Contact us

Please contact our Long Eaton office on 0115 972 5222 for further information.

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Ambulance Heritage Society obtains charitable status

The Ambulance Heritage Society are celebrating registration and official recognition as a charity with the Charity Commission. Simon Hale from Ellis-Fermor & Negus solicitors’ charity team advised the Ambulance Heritage Society on the setting up of the charitable company and the registration with the Charity Commission. Simon Hale commented “It was a pleasure to work with the Trustees of the Ambulance Heritage Society and to obtain the charity... May 15th 2012 | read more

David Negus celebrates 40 years at Ellis-Fermor & Negus



Long Eaton based and highly regarded solicitor David Negus is celebrating 40 years as a qualified solicitor, almost 38 of them withEast Midlandsfirm Ellis-Fermor & Negus.

David was admitted as a solicitor in April 1972 and joined what was then Ellis-Fermor & Shephard in September 1974. Since then he has seen considerable change in the legal landscape both nationally and locally, where his firm has grown from one of the smallest to among... May 12th 2012 | read more