Lawtons Criminal Defence Solicitors  Reviews 

Wasn't pleased with the service provided by Lawtons Solicitors in St Albans regarding a police matter—should have gone with free representation.

I emailed them following up on my concerns, but they have not even acknowledged receipt of my message.

Thank you to Mr Massimo Trebar for putting me at ease and explaining about the procedure when I went to court,he is very polite and professional gentleman

the assistant to my barrister was incredibly instrumental in the gathering of information, and my barrister was also beyond exceptional, I highly recommend them

I would highly recommend Lawton’s Solicitors. In particular we dealt with Dawn McKnight from Lawton’s and Beth Crocker (15NBS Chambers). I cannot fault either one. Both extremely knowledgeable and explained everything throughout our time. The situation itself wasn’t pleasant but although very professional, they also really showed care and empathy to myself and family. The administration side was all clear and well communicated. I genuinely do not have one negative to say.

Paul Dillon from Lawtons accompanied me to a voluntary interview involving a trumped up spurious charges against me. No matter how straightforward, criminal investigations are always stressful. Paul was extremely helpful in advising me and strategising how to manage the interview. I got the desired outcome of no further action. I would highly recommend Paul.

Very easy comunication even living in Australi.

Helped to negate false accusations from a US military neighbour following a police caution and subsequent Police interview regarding knife crime and harassment based on the false and incorrect testimony, from this military guest in UK.

Lawtons are best around in stevenage i had Kajel Doshi and she was outstanding she shows compassion, dignaty and respect to me all though the proceedings. I suffer from a Mental Health condtion EUPD and totaly understood my feelings when addressing me aswell as getting me a good result in court i would recommend Lawtons agian Thank you everyone!

I highly recommend Lawtons Criminal Defence Solicitors. A special thank you to Paul Dillon. He was always available, responsive, professional, and supportive, taking the time to answer our questions and guide us through every stage of the process. His dedication and commitment gave us direction during an incredibly difficult time.
Christopher Wilson was also extremely helpful and professional throughout the case. A special thank you as well to Beth Crocker, the barrister instructed by Paul Dillon, whose outstanding advocacy resulted in a Not Guilty verdict after a 6-day trial.
Thank you all for your hard work, dedication, and excellent representation. I would highly recommend Lawtons to anyone in need of expert criminal defence solicitors.

Due to the covid backlog I had to wait multiple years before my case was heard in court, early on during this period however my lawyer made sure they had everything they needed prepared ahead of time.
As someone who has not had any experience prior with going through a court process my lawyer Joanne Cestaro made all the procedure and potential outcomes extremely clear.
When I did have my sentencing hearing it was very clear that the custodial sentence I had expected to recieve only ended up being a suspended sentence because of Joanne and so I cannot thank and recommend lawtons and especially Joanne enough

Communication with Paul throughout the process has been very easy and comforting.
He took his time to listen to my concerns and address all queries with great details.
He has always been available to contact . I would highly recommend Lawtons and Paul for their exceptional services.

Christopher Was Excellent took me through the process with clear advice and guidance. He was very approachable and professional.

Outstanding legal representation: Joanne Cestaro

I instructed Joanne during a particularly stressful and uncertain period and could not have asked for better representation.

From the outset, she was calm, professional, responsive and clearly very experienced. She quickly identified the key issues in the case, provided straightforward advice, and inspired confidence throughout the process.

What impressed me most was her proactive approach. I am firmly of the view that her involvement made a significant difference to the outcome, and it seemed no coincidence that matters were resolved shortly after she became involved. She was persistent in obtaining updates, challenged where appropriate, and ensured the case received proper scrutiny.

Communication was excellent throughout. Joanne was always approachable, explained matters clearly, and was available whenever guidance was needed.

The case ultimately concluded with no further action being taken, and I am extremely grateful for her support and professionalism throughout.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Joanne to anyone requiring expert criminal defence representation and would gladly instruct her again in the future.

I can’t even put into words how grateful I am for Keith Simmonett at Lawtons Solicitors in St Albans. I would also like to thank Massimo for taking my initial call and assigning Keith to help us. Keith is an absolute legend and his 30 years of experience really showed. The second I spoke to Keith on the phone, I just knew he was the one. He is easily the most honest, down-to-earth, and genuine solicitor I have ever met. Keith was a breath of fresh air, he is kind, deeply caring, and a complete realist. What blew me away was how he handled my son, who has multiple severe conditions. Keith didn't treat him like a full adult, and he never spoke to him in the jargon-heavy way most solicitors do. Instead, he completely jumped into his world and spoke to him on the kindest level to make sure he truly understood. Navigating this stressful situation was terrifying, but Keith stepped up as an absolute shield. He has an incredible gift for connecting with children of all needs, stripped away all the fear, and broke everything down so beautifully. Keith isn't just an amazing professional; he is a truly good human being who genuinely cares about protecting the children and adults he supports. He is the type of person anyone can gel with. He is a true credit to Lawtons, and whoever gets him will be blessed to have him protect them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Keith.

Lawtons instantly relieved me of any anxiety not in what was said but how. The representative Finbarr went above and beyond, not simply providing advice, but war gaming multiple paths, ensuring all are equally understood so as to arrive at a more informed position to make a decision.
Many Thanks Finbarr and Team Lawtons.

I cannot thank Keith and Glen enough for everything they did for me. Overnight, it felt like all my problems went away once they took over my case. From the very beginning they were professional, reassuring, and incredibly efficient throughout the whole process.

Keith and Glen were always approachable, easy to speak to, and kept me informed every step of the way. Their experience and calm manner gave me real confidence during a very stressful time. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they handled everything quickly and smoothly.

I would highly recommend Lawton’s to anyone needing legal support. Excellent service, genuinely nice people, and outstanding results.

I can't recommend Lawtons highly enough, and in particular, Stephen Halloran. His attention to detail, professionalism, experience and high standards shine through in his work. I lost count of the number of times the judge, magistrate, took a moment to praise his expertise, and say to me, you are in good hands, please discuss further with Stephen. Iitterally, his work has been life changing for me.

Dawn McKnight represented me in a police interview. She was very friendly and I felt comfortable talking to her. She was very professional and gave me great advice.
I would have no hesitation asking Lawton’s to represent if the need ever arose again

From start to finish we received prompt service and clear advice. The matter was handled to our complete satisfaction.