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about us

We are criminal defence solicitors. 

We specialise in defending clients facing criminal cases in the Magistrates Court, the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. Alexander Cousins also represent people who are being interviewed as suspects at Police Stations. As well as those who are under investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), Serious Fraud Office (SFO), National Crime Agency (NCA), Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Medicines Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MFRA).

Alexander Cousins office is situated on Dewsbury Road Leeds, which is in easy reach of the Magistrates Court, the Crown Court and the main Leeds Police Stations.

A large amount of the work that Alexander Cousins do is funded by the contract we have with the Criminal Defence Service.  This gives our clients the benefit of Legal Aid. Where Legal Aid may not be available, the rates we charge privately are very competitive.

Our Services

We are committed to providing the highest quality advice and advocacy services to our clients.

Plain Speaking

You will get sensible down to earth advice without legal jargon and a very clear plan about how the case is to be conducted so as to get you the best possible result.

Good Relations

We are a small friendly team and treat all our clients as individuals, rather than simply numbers on a file.

Clear Planning

From the very first meeting with the client, through to the final hearing, we aim to have a clear plan about how the case will be handled. This is reviewed regularly with the client as the case moves through the Court system.

Team Work

We do not believe in passing people “from pillar to post”, which is which is why everyone in the firm is familiar with the cases we are conducting and we operate as a team to get you the best result possible.

Quality Counts

We are committed to providing the highest quality advice and advocacy services to our clients.

We are a friendly team and treat all our clients as individuals, rather than simply numbers on a file.

What you will get is sensible down to earth advice without legal jargon and a very clear plan about how the case is to be conducted so as to get you the best possible result.

We do not believe in passing people “from pillar to post”, which is what happens in many of the larger firms. Everyone in the firm is familiar with the cases we are conducting and we operate as a team to get you the best result possible.

From the very first meeting with the client, through to the final hearing, we aim to have a clear plan about how the case will be handled. This is reviewed regularly with the client as the case moves through the Court system.

We have very good relationships with our clients, who regularly keep coming back to us when they need representation or assistance.

We are also the Solicitors for one of the largest teaching unions in the United Kingdom and have achieved some excellent results for professionals, whose careers have been saved through prompt and sensible advice at an early stage in the case.

we can help you deal with:

– Terrorism offences
– Murder & Manslaughter offences
– Money laundering offences

– Drugs offences
– Firearms offences
– Sexual offences

– Robbery & Burglary offences
– Safety / Quality Assurance
– Constructability Reviews

– Crimes of violence offences
– Motoring offences

Police station arrests and out of hours emergencies

We operate a 24 hour, 365 day a year Police station emergency service. This work is funded by the Criminal Defence Service and is done at no charge to the client.

For all of these reasons it is very important that you should be represented at the Police station and if you need representation, please use the emergency number (out of office hours). Call us on 0113 271 3939, or out of office hours on 07790 607 429.

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Solicitor and Partner

Simon Alexander

Simon qualified as a Solicitor in 1975 and became a Higher Court Advocate early in 2005. He is a Duty Solicitor at the Magistrates Court and at the Police Station and spends most of his time representing Clients facing serious criminal charges in the Crown Court.

Simon has been led by Queen’s Counsel in one of the largest VAT fraud that has ever been prosecuted by the Revenue and Customs.

Solicitor and Partner

Chris Cousins

Chris qualified as a Solicitor in 1984. He worked for many years as a Solicitor at the Harehills and Chapeltown Law Centre, where he dealt with a wide variety of legal work, involving social welfare law and he also became a member of the Mental Health Tribunal Panel.

Chris specialises in dealing with criminal cases in the Magistrates Court and in the Youth Court. He is also a Court Duty Solicitor and a Police Station Duty Solicitor.

Solicitor AND PARTNER

Shaid Iqbal

Shaid is a solicitor and a criminal law specialist with over 20 years’ experience in dealing with major criminal cases and investigations. He specialists in defending grave criminal allegations including terrorism, homicide, international drugs conspiracies, money laundering and complex tax fraud against HMRC.

Shaid’s main strength lies in raising legal arguments to stop cases reaching charge or trial.

CONNECT 

Connect with our legal experts.

Solicitor and Partner

Simon Alexander

Simon qualified as a Solicitor in 1975 and became a Higher Court Advocate early in 2005. He is a Duty Solicitor at the Magistrates Court and at the Police Station and spends most of his time representing Clients facing serious criminal charges in the Crown Court.

Simon has been led by Queen’s Counsel in one of the largest VAT fraud that has ever been prosecuted by the Revenue and Customs.

Solicitor and Partner

Chris Cousins

Chris qualified as a Solicitor in 1984. He worked for many years as a Solicitor at the Harehills and Chapeltown Law Centre, where he dealt with a wide variety of legal work, involving social welfare law and he also became a member of the Mental Health Tribunal Panel.

Chris specialises in dealing with criminal cases in the Magistrates Court and in the Youth Court. He is also a Court Duty Solicitor and a Police Station Duty Solicitor.

Solicitor

Shaid Iqbal

Shaid is a solicitor and a criminal law specialist with over 20 years’ experience in dealing with major criminal cases and investigations. He specialists in defending grave criminal allegations including terrorism, homicide, international drugs conspiracies, money laundering and complex tax fraud against HMRC.

Shaid’s main strength lies in raising legal arguments to stop cases reaching charge or trial.

CONTACT US

Get in touch

Head Office

Alexander Cousins
237 Dewsbury Road
Leeds LS11 5HZ

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
9.30am to 5.00pm

Contact Us

Telephone: 0113 271 3939
Out of Office: 07790 607 429
Email: info@alexandercousins.co.uk
shaid.iqbal@alexandercousins.co.uk

You can write to us at the address above or contact us by telephone.

Please only use the emergency number above for genuine emergencies and Police arrests out of office hours.