Expert evidence your defence case can rely on.

We provide independent, court-ready expert reports exclusively for criminal defence solicitors, instructed quickly and delivered to your deadline.

Our services

Five disciplines, one trusted source

Each expert is matched to your case, your court and your timetable.

Fitness to plead and stand trial, mental state at the time of the offence, diminished responsibility, and treatment and risk issues.

Fitness to plead, vulnerability and suggestibility, reliability of interview, cognitive and personality assessment, and risk.

Forensic science evidence reviewed and independently challenged, including DNA, fibres, firearms, drugs and toxicology.

Phones, computers, cloud accounts and call data examined, with clear plain-English conclusions.

Injury interpretation, causation, fitness and cause of death opinions from appropriately qualified medical experts.

How it works

Tell us the discipline, hearing date and key issues. We confirm availability and a fee quote promptly.

An appropriately qualified expert with relevant court experience is allocated to your case.

A clear, properly structured report that complies with the Criminal Procedure Rules, delivered on time.

Why CrimDef Experts

We work only with criminal defence practitioners, so we understand the pressures of legal aid timescales and listings.

Experts owe their duty to the court. Reports are impartial, evidence-based and prepared to withstand cross-examination.

Findings explained in language solicitors, counsel and juries can follow, with conferences available on request.

Urgent instructions are welcome. Tell us your deadline and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.

Instruct an expert

Complete the form and we will respond to confirm availability, timescales and costs. All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.

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