24 Hour Police Station Representation
Being arrested — or asked to attend a voluntary interview — is stressful and fast-moving. Early advice protects your position before you answer questions. Cooper Hall Solicitors provides 24 hour police station representation for clients in Bradford, Blackburn and across England.
If you or someone is in custody now, call 07494 299377. Do not wait for a callback. Advice at the police station is free regardless of means. You can ask for the duty solicitor or request Cooper Hall Solicitors by name. Daytime criminal enquiries: 0333 777 5001.
Our criminal defence solicitor Zia Yasin and the criminal team advise on interview strategy, disclosure, bail and next steps after release.
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.
Offices and contact details
Bradford: Unit 3, Campus Road, Listerhills Science Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 1HR — 01274 488877
Blackburn: Kings Court, 33 King Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2DH — 01254 943385
24 hour police station representation: 07494 299377
Daytime enquiries: 0333 777 5001
Email: enquiries@cooperhallsolicitors.co.uk
SRA firm 639467
Courts and police stations we cover
- Trafalgar House, Nelson Street, Bradford (district HQ / custody pathway)
- Bradford and Keighley Magistrates’ Court; Bradford Crown Court / Combined Court Centre
- Blackburn (Greenbank) Police Station, Whitebirk Drive
- Blackburn Magistrates’ Court, Northgate; Preston Crown Court for many indictable matters
- West Yorkshire and Lancashire custody suites, including Leeds pathways as directed; we attend police stations across England when instructed
Review-sourced advocacy outcomes
- Motoring allegation thrown out after courtroom advocacy by Zia Yasin (Philip, ReviewSolicitors, September 2025).
- A client left court “worry free” after Zia prepared him to put his side of the case (Samuel Hencher, ReviewSolicitors, 2026).
- Clients praise professionalism, updates and strong results in criminal matters with Zia Yasin (Mo; Malik; ReviewSolicitors 2025).
Police-station and court outcomes depend on the evidence and decisions of the police, CPS and court. Past results are not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
What is 24 hour police station representation?
It means we can be contacted day or night to advise and, where needed, attend while you are under arrest or at a voluntary interview.
Is police station advice really free?
Yes. Under the police station legal advice scheme, advice is free regardless of your income. Ask custody to contact Cooper Hall Solicitors or call 07494 299377.
Duty solicitor or my own solicitor?
You may use the duty solicitor or request a solicitor of your choice. Requesting your own solicitor cannot properly be held against you.
Should I answer questions without a solicitor?
You should take advice first. What you say in interview can be used later. We help you understand the allegation, disclosure and safest way to proceed.
What is a voluntary police interview?
It is an interview under caution that you are asked to attend without necessarily being under arrest. It is still formal — get advice before you go.
Which stations do you cover from Bradford and Blackburn?
We regularly cover West Yorkshire and Lancashire stations serving Bradford and Blackburn, and attend further afield across England when instructed.
What happens after I am released?
You may be charged, bailed, or released under investigation. Contact us on 0333 777 5001 so we can track the case and advise on conditions.
How do family members get help for someone in custody?
Call 07494 299377, give the detainee’s name and police station if known, and ask us to make contact. The detainee should also tell custody they want Cooper Hall Solicitors.
Get urgent help
If you are in custody now, call 07494 299377 for 24 hour police station representation. For daytime enquiries call 0333 777 5001. See our Bradford, Blackburn and criminal solicitors hub pages.