Slater & Gordon’s criminal lawyers are very proud of their long association with the Police Federation and its members

Slater & Gordon Lawyers have provided the Police Federation of England & Wales and its members with legal advice and representation in criminal and misconduct proceedings since police officers were first given the right to be legally represented in disciplinary proceedings by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Our experience is unique and unrivalled.

What we do

We represent officers in criminal and misconduct proceedings, relating to both on-duty and off-duty allegations. We are the most experienced criminal solicitors for police officers, and are dedicated to using our experience to get the best results for our Federation clients.

Slater & Gordon’s solicitors are experienced in:

Duty-related incidents, including

  • Offences from common assault and minor road traffic offences to the most serious allegations
  • Misconduct in public office
  • Deaths in custody and deaths following police contact
  • Shootings

Off-duty incidents and their potential repercussions, including

  • Implications for job/misconduct
  • Access to experts in other departments (e.g. employment) in the event that they are required

How to contact us

For duty-related incidents, members should in the first instance seek authority from the Branch Board before contacting us. In cases of emergency, where a member has been arrested, immediate access to an experienced Slater & Gordon criminal solicitor can be obtained outside normal office hours by calling 0800 908 977 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.