Criminal Solicitors in Blackburn
Facing a police investigation or court date in Blackburn can feel overwhelming. Cooper Hall Solicitors provides criminal defence from our town-centre office at Kings Court, 33 King Street (BB2), including 24 hour police station representation across Lancashire Constabulary stations serving Blackburn and East Lancashire.
If you are in custody now, call 07494 299377 — do not wait for a daytime callback. Advice at the police station is free regardless of means. For charged cases, bail variations, motoring allegations and serious crime, call 0333 777 5001 or 01254 943385.
Legal aid for criminal cases
Legal advice at the police station is free for everyone under legal aid, whatever your income. Ask custody to contact Cooper Hall Solicitors by name. If your case goes to court, criminal legal aid depends on a means test and, in the magistrates’ court, an interests of justice test. We’ll check whether you qualify and make the application for you.
Blackburn office and contact details
Blackburn
Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2DH
Local phone: 01254 943385
Daytime criminal enquiries: 0333 777 5001
24 hour police station representation: 07494 299377
Email: enquiries@cooperhallsolicitors.co.uk
SRA firm 639467
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Courts and police stations in Blackburn
- Blackburn Magistrates’ Court — The Court House, Northgate, Blackburn (BB2 1AA), near King Street
- Preston Crown Court — typical Crown Court venue for many East Lancashire cases; confirm listing for each matter
- Blackburn (Greenbank) Police Station, Whitebirk Drive (BB1 3HP) — major local custody pathway
- Other Lancashire custody suites as directed for East Division detainees
Our criminal defence team
Zia Yasin is our criminal defence solicitor. Ask for Zia when you call. We do not link to an unavailable solicitor profile.
Review-sourced case results
- Motoring offence thrown out: Philip credited Mr Yasin with taking control in court and securing dismissal of an alleged motoring offence (September 2025).
- Strong personal outcome: Samuel Hencher described relief after court and praised Zia’s preparation so he could tell his side of the case (ReviewSolicitors, 2026).
- Ongoing updates and professionalism: clients report being kept updated and describe “outstanding support and “what a result” feedback (Mo, February 2025; Malik, May 2025).
Past results are not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
Where are your Blackburn criminal solicitors based?
Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn BB2 2DH — near Blackburn Magistrates’ Court.
Do you offer 24 hour police station representation in Blackburn?
Yes. Call 07494 299377 if you or a relative is at a police station and ask custody to contact Cooper Hall Solicitors.
Is advice at Greenbank / Blackburn police station free?
Yes. Police station advice is free regardless of your financial circumstances.
Can you represent me at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court?
Yes. We appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court and attend Crown Court venues such as Preston where required.
I’ve been invited for a police interview in Blackburn — what should I do?
Contact us before you attend. Do not assume a “chat” is informal. We advise on voluntary and arrest interviews.
What about bail, RUI or remand in Blackburn?
Call 0333 777 5001 or 01254 943385 for urgent advice on conditions, travel restrictions and next steps.
Who will represent me?
Ask for Zia Yasin, our criminal defence solicitor, via our About Us page.
Do you only cover Blackburn?
We also operate from Bradford and assist clients across England. See our Bradford criminal solicitors page.
Get urgent criminal defence advice
For custody matters call 07494 299377 for 24 hour police station representation. For daytime enquiries call 0333 777 5001. Explore our police station representation service and criminal solicitors hub.