David Roy, criminal defence solicitor in Birmingham.
David heads the Magistrates' Court Department at Haleys Solicitors. See how David can help you at Birmingham Magistrates' Court → He acts for individuals and businesses facing criminal charges, police station interviews, and investigations across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
About David Roy
Being arrested, called to a police station, or charged with a crime can feel frightening and overwhelming. David explains what is happening in plain English, protects your rights, and fights your corner at every stage.
David works hard to keep cases out of court where possible. When a case does go to court, he stays with you from the Magistrates' Court and Crown Court through to the Court of Appeal if needed.
David also works with private clients on a personal basis. Clients know what things cost and what to expect. Acting early makes a real difference.
Professional background
David has spent his career at some of the UK's best-known law firms. He was a founding partner at Birmingham firm Jonas Roy Bloom, where he later built and led the Business Crime Team.
He opened the Birmingham office for national firm Cartwright King, heading Tax Investigations and Prosecutions. He has also been a partner at Shakespeare Martineau and Head of Corporate Protection at London firm Axiom DWFM.
David now brings that experience to Haleys Solicitors in Birmingham.
David Roy is a regulated solicitor. His entry on the Law Society register can be viewed at solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk and his SRA record at sra.org.uk.
Fraud defence expertise: David has acted as litigator in major fraud trials including the Kieren Fallon horse race fixing case and Operation Hornet (HBOS Reading branch fraud). Fraud solicitor → | Serious fraud / SFO →
HMRC & money laundering: Extensive experience of HMRC investigations and money laundering defence. HMRC investigation → | Money laundering → | FCA investigation →
Police station & court: Police station representation → | Crown court solicitor → | Business crime → | Regulatory solicitor →
Location & other offences: Coventry → | Motoring offences → | Drug offences →
How David works
David is known for being easy to talk to, quick to respond, and straightforward. He takes the time to listen carefully to your situation and find the best way forward for you or your business.
Free legal advice is available at the police station. Call David today.