3 reviews (2/5) and information for Sussex Defence Solicitors, Worthing

28/04/26 - Reviewed by Anonymous

Sussex Defence Solicitors trumpet their close working relationship with Sussex Police. They receive referrals from the police for likely fee paying clients. This could potentially be perceived as a conflict of interest between a financial interest with the police and the interests of the client in representation.

I was being charged with an alleged offence where the other party had a so called witness and who’s written statements of the incident were significantly different. Lies were shown to have occurred; financial compensation was claimed. My solicitor would not pursue my specific request for body cam footage which would normally have been taken of a witness, as was the case with others that had been recorded. He was also reluctant to recognise flawed police and witness evidence while showing reluctance to accept compelling evidence in my own defence. I could convey much more from my records, but this would have the disadvantage of a lengthy account on this platform.

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15/03/25 - Reviewed by Unsupportive

Sussex Defence Solicitors (SDS) state that Legal Aid does not guarantee the best defence. I engaged SDS although they required payment prior to any work being undertaken. Later, I was surprised to be told that they would not represent me in the Magistrates Court and advising the sharpness of a London barrister they use - at additional cost in advance. (My case had solid written proof of lies in the sworn witness statement of the other party.)

As the case progressed I became more and more disheartened and dismayed in my view at the negative and unsupportive attitude of SDS towards my case. It caused me much more concern and stress than the actual case being brought against me.

I tried to change to a different solicitors practice, but they would not do so for a case that was already in progress. I seriously considered the SDS Compliants Procedure, but this just commenced with referral to another SDS Partner, and if that failed, then referral to a third SDS Partner.

A positive aspect is their handy location, being on the third floor of a shared Victorian house in the centre of Worthing.

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08/11/22 - Reviewed by Excellent

Excellent service and communication, many thanks.

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