Criminal defence solicitor in Dereham

Dereham, like several other Norfolk market towns, lost its own Magistrates' Court several years ago — all criminal cases from the area are now heard at Norwich. Lucy regularly represents Dereham-based defendants and provides police-station cover throughout mid-Norfolk.

Police stations covered

• Dereham Police Station, Quebec Street, NR19 2DJ — limited custody capacity; longer detentions are often transferred to Bethel Street in Norwich
• Bethel Street, Norwich — the principal facility for serious or extended detention

Court coverage

All summary and indictable matters originating in the Dereham area are heard at:

• Norwich Magistrates' Court (Bishopgate, NR3 1UP)
• Norwich Crown Court for committed matters

Norwich is approximately 30 minutes by car from Dereham via the A47, or 50 minutes by bus.

Local context

The A47 corridor produces a substantial volume of motoring cases. The Dereham area also sees a regular pattern of domestic-related matters, theft offences and rural crime work.

Lucy is available 24/7 for police-station cover and offers free initial consultations by phone or in person. For consultations at the Norwich office (Riverside Business Centre, NR1 1SR), the journey from Dereham is straightforward and parking nearby is available.