Three office locations · Nationwide representation
Looking for a criminal lawyer near you? Ghafar Khan has office locations in Blackburn, Bradford and Stafford and represents clients throughout England and Wales. The other town pages describe areas in which representation is available and do not claim a separate office in every town.
Local access, national capability
Criminal cases often move between police stations, Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts. The right team can be arranged according to the allegation, venue, urgency and complexity.
- Lancashire office in Blackburn
- West Yorkshire office in Bradford
- Midlands office in Stafford
- Coverage including Blackpool, Lancaster, Preston, Burnley, Chorley, Accrington, Great Harwood, Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury and Lytham St Annes
How to check your court
Your hearing notice is the best source for the correct venue and time. HMCTS provides an official court finder, while daily public lists may be available through CourtServe. Court listings can change, so always check the current information.
Common questions
Do you only act in Northwest England?+
No. The practice is Northwest England based and acts throughout England and Wales.
Where are the office locations?+
Office locations are in Blackburn, Bradford and Stafford. Other town pages describe service coverage, not separate offices.
Criminal defence areas currently covered
Dedicated local service pages are available for the areas below. These pages explain local coverage and access to criminal defence representation; they do not suggest that a separate office exists in every town.
Need a solicitor in Bury? Go directly to the Bury criminal defence solicitor — 24/7 police and court help page or call, text or WhatsApp Ghafar Khan on 07500 556587.
For urgent Fylde Coast matters, see the dedicated criminal solicitor Blackpool or Lytham St Annes criminal defence solicitor pages. For East Lancashire matters, see criminal defence solicitor Blackburn.
- Blackburn criminal defence solicitor
- Preston criminal defence solicitor
- Burnley criminal defence solicitor
- Blackpool criminal solicitor and criminal defence solicitor
- Bury criminal defence solicitor — 24/7 police and court help
- Manchester criminal defence solicitor
- Chorley criminal defence solicitor
- Accrington criminal defence solicitor
- Great Harwood criminal defence solicitor
- Rochdale criminal defence solicitor
- Oldham criminal defence solicitor
- Bradford criminal defence solicitor
- Stafford criminal defence solicitor
- Lancaster criminal defence solicitor
- Lytham St Annes criminal defence solicitor
- Bolton criminal defence solicitor
- Liverpool criminal defence solicitor
Help at every stage of a criminal case
Representation is available from the earliest police enquiry through to court proceedings and appeals. Depending on the case, that can include police-station representation, voluntary interview advice, Magistrates’ Court defence, Crown Court representation and criminal appeals.
Serious-case work includes homicide, violence, drugs, conspiracy, firearms, fraud, money laundering, digital evidence and Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings. The appropriate response depends on the allegation, evidence, venue and urgency rather than the client’s postcode alone.
More questions about national coverage
Can you represent me if my police station or court is outside Lancashire?+
Yes. Representation is available throughout England and Wales. Contact the practice with the police station, court, hearing date and allegation so the position can be assessed quickly.
Can you take over a case that has already started?+
Potentially, yes. The first step is to review the stage of proceedings, existing representation, funding position and any approaching hearing or deadline.
Can a family member call on behalf of someone who has been arrested?+
Yes. A family member can make initial contact and provide the available details. Confidential legal advice will then be given directly to the client where appropriate.
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For urgent criminal defence advice, call the 24/7 number.
How do I find a criminal solicitor near me?
Choose the area closest to the police station, court or investigation, then contact Ghafar Khan directly for confidential criminal defence advice. Assistance is available after arrest, for voluntary police interviews, bail, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court cases. Police-station advice is normally free and criminal legal aid is accepted where the case and eligibility rules are met.
Local criminal defence solicitor pages
Blackburn, Blackpool, Preston, Burnley, Lancaster, Chorley, Accrington, Great Harwood, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Lytham St Annes, Bolton, Liverpool, Bradford and Stafford.
Who handles serious drugs, conspiracy, fraud or money-laundering cases?
Ghafar Khan focuses on serious criminal defence involving multiple defendants, financial records, phones, messages, EncroChat, call-data and cell-site evidence. Representation is available throughout England and Wales, not only in the towns listed above.
Need a solicitor in Ashton-under-Lyne or Tameside? See the dedicated Ashton-under-Lyne criminal defence solicitor page.
Blackburn office: criminal defence and legal aid
Blackburn is a genuine office location, serving clients across Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire. For arrests, voluntary interviews, bail or court proceedings, visit the criminal defence solicitor Blackburn page. If cost is a concern, read how criminal legal-aid eligibility works. Blackpool, Preston, Rochdale and Bury are service areas and are not described as separate offices.