Crime, Motoring and Regulatory

… ”Talk to anyone of our experienced team led by Mark Evans and you will soon be put at ease in the knowledge that you are in safe hands. 

With over half a century of combined experience, we believe we are best placed to provide the help you need at the time you need it most. Whether it is through our tenacious and hard-working investigations team, or the advocacy skills of our solicitors who will represent you before the Magistrates Courts and Tribunals we believe we have it covered.

We appreciate the stress and worry that a criminal or regulatory investigation or any subsequent proceedings can bring and realise that at such times you will want and need your chosen representative to be there to support you and to fight your corner. Whilst some firms have chosen  advise at 'arms length' thereby  becoming increasingly remote, we have chosen to keep our contact with clients very much on a personal level.

Whether you need to secure your liberty, your livelihood, or your reputation, here at mosshaselhurst we guarantee we will be readily available for.  Whether you find yourself facing investigation or prosecution for a criminal or motoring offence; or whether its the DWP or Trading Standards or HSE or any other regulatory body who are investing or prosecuting you then our experienced Criminal Solicitors have the knowledge, skill, determination and expertise to get you the best possible outcome.

We know you will not be disappointed, but do not take our word for it, read what our clients have said about their experiences with our Crime and Motoring team in our solicitor reviews.

At mosshaselhurst, our  very experienced legal team wil give you sound, practical and comprehensive advice if you have been arrested, or attend a Police Station for voluntary interview or you are charged with an offence or receive a Requisition to attend at the Magistrates Court.

Mark Evans has over 20 years experience of criminal litigation and client focused work in London and the North West.  He is a CLAS Accredited Police Station Representative and Duty Solicitor.

Sarah Hamblett joined mosshaselhurst in February 2025.  She gained BA (Hons) in English Literature and French at the University of Manchester before studying a Post Graduate Diploma in Law and qualifying as a Solicitor in 2007.

Sarah’s work is focused in the North West but she has experience of defending clients nationally.  Her experience covers a wealth of cases both pre and post-charge, with cases in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Court.  Some of Sarah’s cases have attracted both local and national media coverage.  Her caseload has included:  historic sexual offences, internet offences, assaults, weapons offences and public order offences.  Sarah also has many years’ experience of defending motoring offences, including complex legal arguments and technical defences. 

In recent years, Sarah has undertaken further studies in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.  Many of her clients have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.  She has experience of working effectively with Court appointed intermediaries so that client’s are able to give their best evidence at Court and achieve the best outcome.

Rachel Gourlay is the key link and support to the Crime team. She is reliable; a good listener; understanding; empathetic and sympathetic and will ensure that your matter progresses smoothly from start to finish.

We have a strong reputation for our work in the police station and the Magistrates’ and Crown courts. Our clients appreciate our straightforward advice and consistently rate us as ‘excellent’ and ‘very good’ in our customer satisfaction surveys. 

Based at Offices in Northwich and Winsford but available to attend all over the North West and beyond. 

We deal with all types of offences and assure you that, at all times, we will be dealing with your matter professionally and sympathetically.  We recognise that having been charged with any offence, it will be very important to you that we always have your best interests at heart.

That is why an increasing number of clients in need of advice and assistance in police stations or courts are choosing to consult our dedicated team for advice or representation.

Free advice and assistance is always available if you are to be interviewed by the police at home or at a police station or at a police custody facility.

Legal Aid may be available at Court subject to you, subject to satisfying the Legal Aid Agency's 'interest of justice test' and also depending upon your current financial eligibility.  We will make the Legal Aid Application on your behalf and if Legal Aid is granted to you, then this will cover the cost of your representation at Court.