About the Business
Sussex Defence Solicitors (SDS) specialise in providing high quality criminal defence work. The practice is able to draw on the wealth of knowledge of experienced Solicitors, making it one of the biggest defence firms in Sussex. We operate to provide the best defence service available offering a FREE 24 hour Police Station Service. We also provide advice, assistance and representation for all Court work, both Legal Aid and Private Client in the Magistrates and Crown Court.
Sussex Defence Solicitors cover all areas of criminal work providing expert legal representation in all areas including; Fraud, Terrorism, Drug Offences, Assault (Violent Offences) and Sexual Offences and Motoring.
Reviews
Location & Hours
118-120 Portland Road
Worthing, BN11 1QA
Geoffrey Sullivan
22 May, 2025
Steyning, West SussexThe current 2025 address of Sussex Defence Solicitor (SDS) is 24 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, BN11 1RY
I agreed to attend their office for 1 hour to discuss my case, which turned out to be a very detailed account of court procedures and the range of penalties. This took 2 hours which resulted in being invoiced for £720.
I engaged SDS although they insisted on payment before any work being undertaken. Later, I was surprised to be told by a Partner that he would not be representing me in the Magistrates Court saying I should have the expertise and sharpness of a barrister.
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.
The presentation (display) of agreed exhibits to the court was appalling, together with the omission of a vital sworn statement by the other party, which provided proof of their lies. Furthermore, included were 31 pages of confusing statistics from the opposition, which of course was not agreed by me. I can still see the magistrate hanging the exhibit file in the air by its string and asking for clarification of where to look.
At present, SDS do have a handy location in central Worthing being compact accommodation on the second floor of a shared annex to a Victorian house - now a shop.