What is the Sentence for Rape In 2025?

There are probably a great number of things on your mind as you try to comprehend the situation you are in and the potential impacts of any upcoming criminal trial. Perhaps you are wondering, too, what sentence you could face if you are convicted. This article explores sentencing guidelines for rape in detail. It looks at the average sentence for rape, and the factors that the court takes into consideration when sentencing rape offences. It also considers some of the mitigating factors that might reduce a rape sentence and the impact of a guilty plea.

What is the legal definition of rape?

According to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, rape is committed if the following conditions are met:

• The offender intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus, or mouth of another person with their penis
• The victim does not consent to the act of penetration
• The offender in question does not reasonably believe that the alleged victim consents to the penetration

What is the difference between sexual assault and rape?

Rape involves non-consensual penetration, whereas sexual assault does not have to include the act of penetration at all.

The general definition of sexual assault is an act that is a physical, psychological, or emotional violation of another person in the form of a sexual act that is performed without their consent. Note that sexual assault does not have to involve actual contact (although in the case of assault by penetration, it does) so simply forcing someone to watch a sexual act against their will is classified as sexual assault.

What about rape and assault by penetration?

In these cases, the lines can seem a bit more blurred, but in the eyes of the law, they are separate offences.

Rape is strictly the penetration of the anus, mouth, or vagina with a penis specifically. In the case of assault by penetration, the object used to penetrate does not have to be a penis. It may be a finger, or another object, so long as it is used for the purpose of penetration with sexual intent.

What is statutory rape?

Statutory rape differs from standard rape convictions in that it is a broad view of rape that only deals with victims that are by law unable to consent due to their age. There are three kinds of statutory rape:

• Raping of a child under the age of 13
• Sexual activity with a child between the ages of 13 and 16
• Offences related to a child under the age of 18

It is crucial to note that even in situations where the sexual act in question is consented to by both parties, the act is still considered statutory rape, given that the child/teenager in question cannot, by definition, consent to such an act.

What type of actions are involved in a rape?

According to the law, a rape takes place where:

• The defendant intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of the victim with his penis
• The victim does not consent to the penetration
• The defendant does not reasonably believe that the victim consents
• The offence of rape is set out at Section 1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

If a victim consents to sexual activity, they must:

• agree by choice to participate in the activity, and
• have both the freedom and the mental ability to make the choice

In order for consent for sexual activity to be valid, the person agreeing has to understand what is happening so that they can make an informed choice to agree to it. Where a person is drunk or under the influence of drugs, they may lose the capacity to consent.

The legal age for sexual activity is 16 years old. Therefore, if the victim is younger than 16, the law says that they are not capable of consent, even if they did actually agree to the activity. If the victim was under the age of thirteen, then a separate, more serious, offence applies: rape of a child under 13.

What are the different types of rape?

Rape is a broad term, and you might be wondering whether the law treats these various types of rape differently. Generally, it does not. Rape is rape, in that sense. However, there are different kinds of rape that occur ‘factually’, so it’s worth understanding what those different terms might mean.

What is oral rape?

Oral rape is when the offender penetrates only the mouth of the victim, with their penis, without their consent.

What is corrective rape?

Corrective rape is a particularly disturbing crime that involves the raping of a women with the intent to “cure” them of their sexual identity through the act of penile penetration. This can be rape with homosexuals, bisexuals, transgenders, and other individuals.

What is endemic rape?

Endemic rape is rape that is rape that is patterned or organized against the individual.

What is anal rape?

Anal rape is the penetration of the anus, with a penis, without the consent of the other individual in question.

What is marital rape?

Marital rape is the raping of an individual that is considered to be your spouse (or ex-spouse) without their consent. It is also known as spousal rape and can be considered to be a form of domestic violence.

What is second degree rape?

This form of rape is when a person uses force to assault another person who is incapable of consent due to their being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated.

One crucial point to observe in all the types of rape out there, is that they all require a lack of consent, either due to the status of the party (not being able to consent by definition) or simply from their lack of choice to join in the act.

What is the average sentence for rape?

On average, a defendant will be sentenced to between 4-19 years’ custody for rape. The length of the sentence that is given will depend on the facts of the case.

The maximum sentence for rape is a life sentence. However, other than in the most serious of cases, a life sentence for rape is unlikely to mean that you spend the whole of the rest of your life in prison. If you are given a life sentence, you will usually spend at least 15 years in prison. The rest of your life will then be spent in the community on licence. This means that if you commit a further offence, or if you otherwise break the terms of your licence, you could be recalled to prison.

What is sentence for rape when the offender is drunk?

Regardless of the intoxication level of the offender, the average sentence for rape will still be somewhere between 4-19 years’ time, with the possibility of life in prison. However, a person that is voluntarily under the effects of drugs or alcohol may be tried more harshly as this is considered to be an aggravating factor (it increases the seriousness of the offence). So, while the maximum sentence possible does not change, the likelihood that you will receive a harsher punishment is higher.

If the offender is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, the intoxication may not be seen as voluntary, but that will be determined by a multitude of factors, such as how much the offender sought help for their addiction. It is by no means an ‘easy out.’

Can women be charged with rape?

Given that the legal definition of rape includes using a penis, no, a woman cannot be charged with rape per se. However, a woman can be convicted of sexual assault, which as defined is the unwanted (non-consensual) sexual touch or act to another individual.

What percentage of men rape?

As of March 2022, there were approximately 70,330 rapes recorded, which is the highest amount to date. However, only around 1 in 100 rapes are thought to have actually been recorded by the police in 2021.

Given that the current population of the UK at the time of writing is around 67 million, approximately 0.1% of men are convicted rapists. Keep in mind that if only 1 out of 100 cases of rape are reported, that statistic increases to a staggering 1%.

What percentage of rape victims are men?

Research from the end of March 2020, found that around 3.8% of adults aged 16-74 had experienced sexual assault by penetration or rape (also including attempts to do so) since the age of 16. Out of these victims, only 0.5% of those assaulted were male.

What is the sentence for historic rape offences?

Historic cases are quite a bit different than current ones. For starters, these are offences that have taken place under the Sexual Offences Act 1956, or other type of legislation prior to the 2003 Act.

Given that it is a general principle that the law should not be applied retroactively, the basic idea so far is that an offender should be sentenced according to the law at the time the crime was committed. This idea has been further reinforced by Article 7 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).

Given the wide changes in legislation since the Act in 1956, determining sentences for these kinds of cases is not easy. Here are the common maximum sentences for certain effective dates, according to the Sentencing Council in the UK:

It is important to note that there are many other types of rape and/or sexual assault that are tried differently given the effective date of the offence. Consult your solicitor for more information on these. Note that the seriousness of the offence (as so determined by the culpability of the offender and the harm caused) is still the main consideration when delineating a sentence.

How does a court decide on the seriousness of the rape offence for sentencing purposes?

When determining the sentence for rape, the court will consider two key factors: the harm caused to the victim and the culpability (blameworthiness) of the defendant.

Harm

Factors that increase the court’s perception of the harm caused to the victim by rape include:

• Severe psychological or physical harm
• Where the victim becomes pregnant or contracts a sexually-transmitted infection or disease (STI or STD) as a consequence of the offence
• Additional degradation or humiliation
• Abduction
• Prolonged detention or a sustained incident
• Violence or threats of violence, beyond that which is inherent in the offence of rape itself
• Forced/uninvited entry into the victim’s home
• If the victim is particularly vulnerable due to personal circumstances (however note that the sentencing guidelines for victims under the age of 13 are different)

When assessing the level of harm caused to the victim, the court will place the victim’s experience within one of three categories:

Category one is for the cases of the most serious harm; category three are the cases with less serious harm; and category two are cases that fall in the middle. Category two cases include at least one of the above factors, whereas category one cases either include the extreme nature of one of these factors, or a combination of more than one factor. A category three case will not include the factors listed above.

Culpability

The following factors will be taken to increase the court’s perception of the defendant’s culpability:

• A significant degree of planning
• If the defendant acted together with others to commit the offence
• Where the defendant used alcohol or drugs on the victim to facilitate the offence
• If the defendant abused a position of trust in order to commit the offence
• Where the defendant has previously committed violence against the victim
• If the offence was committed in the course of a burglary
• Whether the defendant filmed or otherwise recorded the offence
• If the defendant was motivated by commercial gain, or subsequently exploited the offence for commercial purposes
• Where the defendant was motivated by racial or religious hostility, or hostility to the victim based on his or her sexual orientation (or presumed sexual orientation), transgender identity (or presumed transgender identity), or disability (or presumed disability)

When assessing culpability, if one or more of the above factors are present, the case will be considered a ‘category A’. If none of the above factors are present, the case will be considered ‘category B’.

How long does a statutory rape case take?

According to the Ministry of Justice, the median time between the offence of rape and the completion of the case was around 1,020 days, or over two and half years’ time. This statistic was from the first nine months of 2021.

In addition, the average number of days between the reporting of a rape incidents and the police referring the case to the Crown Prosecutor Service is approximately 218 days, according to a research report from the House of Commons Committee.

How the court decides upon the seriousness of a rape sentence?

Having made the assessment of the harm caused to the victim and the culpability of the defendant, the court balances these factors as a starting point for calculating the sentence. The court will do this with reference to a table produced by the Sentencing Council, which can be found here.

For example, if a rape case involves the abduction of, and violence against the victim, it is likely to be a category one case in terms of harm. If the case also involves planning and premeditation by the defendant, it is likely to be considered category A culpability. This would lead to the starting point of the sentence being placed at 15 years’ custody, with the sentence range between 13-19 years’ custody.

Meanwhile, in another rape case where the rape resulted in a pregnancy, but the defendant did not commit any violence against the victim, and no other factors elevating harm were present, the case might be considered category two for harm. If the rape was a spontaneous act by the defendant, with no evidence of a motivation that would heighten the level of culpability, the case might be considered category B for culpability. In such a case, the starting point for the sentence would be 8 years’ custody, and the sentence range would be 7 to 9 years’ custody.

In a case where there were no factors present that heightened either culpability or harm, the starting point for a sentence would be 5 years’ custody, and the sentence range would be 4 to 7 years’ custody.

Aggravating factors

After calculating the starting point for the sentence, the court will proceed to consider relevant previous convictions. Those that have been committed recently will be particularly significant to increasing the seriousness of the sentence.

The court will also consider any other aggravating factors, which will increase the seriousness of the rape sentence. These include, but are not limited to:

• Offence committed whilst on bail or whilst on licence
• Specific targeting of a particularly vulnerable victim
• Whether ejaculation took place, where this was not taken into account at step one
• Blackmail or other threats made, where these were not taken into account at step one
• Location of the offence
• Timing of the offence
• Use of a weapon or other item to frighten or injure
• If, as a result of the offence, the victim was compelled to leave their home (this includes victims of domestic violence)
• Failure to comply with current court orders
• If the defendant exploited contact arrangements with a child to commit an offence
• Presence of others, especially children, at the time of the offence
• Any steps taken to prevent the victim reporting an incident, obtaining assistance and/or from assisting or supporting the prosecution
• Attempts to dispose of or conceal evidence
• If the offence was committed whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• The presence of any of these factors would move the sentence for the offence from the starting point up towards the higher end of the sentence range.

What are some of the mitigating factors that might reduce the rape sentence?

The presence of mitigating factors may move the sentence for rape from the starting point sentence (see section above) towards the lower end of the sentence range.

Mitigating factors in sentencing for rape can include:

• Where the defendant has no previous convictions or no relevant/recent convictions
• If the defendant shows remorse, either at the time of the offence, during the criminal investigation, or at trial
• Age and/or lack of maturity where it affects the responsibility of the offender
• Mental disorder or learning disability, particularly were linked to the commission of the offence
• Where the defendant was previously of good character and/or displayed exemplary conduct (this is a difficult factor to argue in rape cases, though, so it is rare that it will reduce a defendant’s sentence)
• Once the court has considered the harm, culpability, and aggravating and mitigating factors particular to the defendant’s case, because rape is categorised as a violent sexual offence, it is then obliged to consider the dangerousness of the defendant and whether this would justify the imposition of a life sentence.

A defendant in a rape case is more likely to meet this dangerousness threshold where the rape offence is the second, or subsequent serious offence that they have committed. The guidelines for the assessment of dangerousness are set out at Part 10, Chapter 6 of the Sentencing Code.

The full sentencing guidelines can be found here.

Is it possible to reduce a sentence for rape with a guilty plea?

The court has the power to reduce a defendant’s sentence where they have made a guilty plea. When considering how much to reduce the sentence by, the court will consider:

• At what stage the defendant entered the plea: the earlier the guilty plea was made, the greater the sentence reduction is likely to be; and
• The circumstances in which the guilty plea was given
• This is set out in Section 73 of the Sentencing Code. The law does not state how much the court is permitted to reduce the sentence for rape by where there is a guilty plea.

The sentence can also be reduced where the defendant has offered assistance to the prosecution. This could involve, for example, identifying co-defendants to the crime. This is set out at Section 74 of the Sentencing Code.

What are some of the other consequences of the rape offence?

Criminal record

If you are convicted of rape, you will receive a conviction that will become a permanent part of your criminal record. This means that you will have to declare it at various points of your life, including on job applications, visa applications, and on some housing applications.

DBS check

When you apply for a job, if you are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, your conviction will show up on the check, which means that your potential employer will become aware of your conviction.

Sex Offenders Register

You will also be added to the sex offenders register. The sex offenders register is a list of individuals who have been convicted or cautioned in relation to a sexual offence. It also includes individuals who have committed a sexual offence but who have been found not guilty due to insanity or disability.

If you are added to the Sex Offenders Register, you are required by law to notify the police in your local area within three days of your release from custody of:

• Your name and any other identities that you use
• Your date of birth
• Your home address or premises where you can usually be found, and any change to your address
• Any address where you have stayed for 7 days or longer
• If you have remained for at least 12 hours at a household or other private place where an under 18-year-old stays
• Any intended travel 7 days prior to departure
• Your passport, credit card, bank account details, and national insurance number
• At least once every 12 months, you must confirm that these details are correct.

If you are convicted of an offence with a sentence of 30 months or more, you will remain on the sex offenders until you are notified of removal. There is no time period specified for this, so it could be that you remain on the Sex Offenders Register permanently.

Those with a sentence of between 6 to 30 months will remain on the Register for 10 years.

If you have been convicted of a sentence of 6 months or less, the time on the register is 7 years.

If you were under 18 years year old at the time when you were convicted, the time that you will spend on the Sex Offenders Register is halved.

What to do if you are falsely accused of rape?

If you are falsely accused of rape or another kind of sexual offence, you will likely feel a deep amount of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty for your future. One of the best things you can do is immediately get legal assistance from professional rape lawyers or criminal lawyers in your area. They will be able to provide substantial advice and help you navigate this difficult situation.

Secondly, you also should take care not to raise suspicion against yourself in any way. This means making sure to not take the matter into your own hands and try and solve things with the complainant yourself; especially if you know them personally. This can quickly lead to undue consequences and may negatively affect your case.

Where to get further help?

If you have been accused of rape, you should waste no time in obtaining legal representation from an experienced criminal defence solicitor whom you trust. At Stuart Miller Solicitors, our experienced and non-judgmental team of rape lawyers are ready to assist you. We will provide you with thorough and straightforward advice on your case and explain the options that are available to you. Contact us for a no-obligation consultation today.

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23:28 16 Nov 24

These guys are highly professional and down to earth; they listen, support and go all out to help with empathy and passion- Solicitor Kiran is one top notch professionalKeep up the good work

Javs

15:49 12 Nov 24

I recommend Rob he got me a suspended sentence of a 9 weeks sentence on a common assault on an emergency officer much appreciate he was there to communicate at all time when in need and reassured me that we will have a good result in the end as long as I complied hats off to rob and i hope others have a good or better experience working with him as his truly passionate about his workThanks robJahvellDate of experience: November 5th

Edan Lungo-Osman

11:53 28 Oct 24

My case got sorted out with suspended sentence when a defiant prison sentence expected and they helped me the most they could thankyou kiran and the team for your help highly recommended

Jayden Ionnaou

08:30 25 Oct 24

Honestly the best! Helped me so much out with a potential speeding conviction. I’m so glad I came across this company. Can’t fault them at all! So helpful and I’m very grateful for all the advice offered.

J Stradins

15:43 11 Oct 24

Brilliant service! Great team and very efficient. Couldn’t have asked for a better service and would highly recommend. Rob is very efficient in his work, always keeps communication and let’s you know the steps, he’s very helpful in terms of other worries within a case and gives great advice on any matter.

Adam

10:19 30 Sep 24

Hi I used this law firm for a trial and they went above and beyond to help me. I truly do recommend all use this law firm and they know there stuff. I was found not guilty at trial and Sarah did an amazing job.I'm so happy thanks guys

N A

14:13 14 Aug 24

When you have to look for a solicitor it’s usually because you’ve found yourself in less than pleasant circumstances. That was absolutely the case for me when I reached out to Stuart Miller Solicitors.I was dealing with a matter that had transpired over two years ago and was receiving repetitive communications and misdirections from police. However, that all ended when I was represented by Stuart Miller Solicitors.They were so helpful at every stage, but especially Scarlett Rowe, who simply was exceptional.Scarlett went above and beyond what I sense my case even required. She submitted disclosures and communications to CPS in a manner and at junctures where it would be most impactful and therefore critical to a good outcome. And that’s exactly what I got—nothing short of a good outcome.

Jay Garwood

19:53 11 Aug 24

Help me with some very important stuff thank you very much

J B

09:14 10 Aug 24

“I highly recommend Amirah Khan. Throughout our dealings, she demonstrated exceptional diligence and professionalism, ensuring that every detail was meticulously handled. We always felt that we were in safe and capable hands, and her expertise provided us with much-needed peace of mind. Truly a top-notch service!”

Rebecca Smith

11:35 06 Aug 24

Very quick to respond to my enquiry and then prompt and supportive throughout. Came out with a positive result which I believe was mostly down to their experience. Very happy to recommend Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Adam Jimenez

17:21 25 Jul 24

I’d like to thank the team and especially Anna Sidgwick, on securing the acquittal for my son at Isleworth Crown Court.In what was a traumatic and emotional experience Anna was always on hand to support us.Effectively bridging the gap with our son who was in custody.Her diligence and commitment allowed what was a troubled experience, bearable.Very professional and diligent.Much appreciated.

Nur Aslan

16:59 11 Jul 24

What can I say! When no one else would listen to me or give me the benefit of the doubt in a completely nonsensical case, Mohammed Zeb and Nick James were my knights in shining armor. Mohammed Zeb believed in my innocence, and Nick, along with the rest of the Stuart Miller team, upheld my integrity while tirelessly fighting my case day and night. Their commitment, dedication, and unwavering support were crucial when everyone else thought I was headed for a prison sentence. After three and a half years, when the Crown finally brought us to trial, they not only won but did so unanimously.We all see shows like "Suits" and "Better Call Saul," but if you want to get your life back, there's only one place for all criminal cases: Stuart Miller. They particularly excel at police custody representation. When you're in a tough situation, there's only one team you need—Stuart Miller. Thank you all for giving me my life back!

mary Cerimi

15:02 30 Jun 24

I actually spoke to one of the solicitors via TikTok when I came across a video they had posted - they were quick to respond and listen to my Case and offer me advice I feel they gave me some piece of mind and will definitely be keeping in touch

Nilanjana Bhattacharya

11:59 25 Jun 24

Amazing lawyer firm. After being represented by Amirah K. we were able to have our case dropped within 5 months when original estimates had been 2 years!! Most firms said they would do nothing and that we should just do legal aid. Stuart Miller said “No” and instead seeked to represent us, they chased the OIC and went far and beyond.If you need a lawyer, don’t waste time on these other smaller firms that promise nothing but scary maybes and demand thousands in return. Go with Stuart Miller, it’ll be the best decision you ever made.

Rafaela Sakaj

11:42 13 Jun 24

We found this place on the last minute and we did not expect that the problem will be resolved.Was a complicated matter and we wouldn’t trust to everyone but Abu Kibla with his professional experience made it so calm and easy for us. We cannot thank him enough for being able to resolve our case with the best outcome ever. We will definitely recommend Abu to any friends or relatives. Once again thank you for the bottom of the heart.

Davut Bilgen

18:52 11 Jun 24

Thanks a lot for my case , I’m really happy with progress. Especially one of best Duygu she’s done brilliant job for me 🤞🏼🤞🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

264144253

06:44 29 May 24

I have unfortunately found myself in a position to be needing legal advice and representation in court. This company has been professional and efficient from start to finish. Excellent communication and advice from Kelly and representation from Robert in court. They were both amazing and explained every step of the process and calmed me down and also managed to get the unfounded charges dropped. I can’t recommend them enough. They absolutely take your case personally and try their hardest for you every step of the way.

Souad Ghailan

17:12 17 May 24

I’m not really sure where to start I been on a roller coaster with my son and his many cases for years now. So Stuart miller solicitors have become like family to me.Nothing I can say on here will ever give the amount of gratitude and and thanks to these guysI want to thank them individually as i have had personal experiences with all 3 of them, Zeb I cannot say thank you enough, you have been there through my darkest days , got me through times when I had very low moral. Your level of expertise and your knowledge of law, are priceless and of course you are a real force to be reckoned with!! Kibla thank you I know I have not been easy at times to deal with but you kept your cool and professional conduct throughout you and Zeb have gone beyond what your duties were with my son cases, I will forever be grateful for your unwavering support in all matters.Savanna words are not enough for you, for your commitment your dedication and hard work youput in is unmeasurable you guys are the best lawyers in london, because you made me feel like my son case mattered and you thought hard to get him the best outcome , with multi counts of A class drug charges knife and handing stolen goodAnd second strike I thought it was game over For my son, he really was looking at many years in prison.Not so with all your expertise and drive and hard work the end result was excellent 4half years to serve half with mitigation this meant he will serve a small amount of time.This was truly a massive shock to me and an excellent result.I cannot recommend Stuert Miller enough these guys are truly worth their weight in law.I wish you guys every success in your firm you truly deserve itYour forever gratefulSouad ghailan

Maciek Rad

13:32 16 May 24

I would just like to thank Mohammed Zeb, for the amazing work he put in at court today. He really helped me understand the matter and how to solve it with such professionalism. I would highly recommend Mohammed to anyone that’s got any ongoing cases.

Sahin akay

11:06 16 May 24

I really appreciate Mr Mohammed Zeb for his support, advice and his strong defence in my case. He’s a great solicitor and I’ll definitely be requesting him if ever need be in the future.

Jakub Nowakowski

11:05 16 May 24

Mr zeb is the Best solicitor giving the best legal advice and defence as I was stressing out before speaking to him and when he clued me to what’s happening I stopped stressing as I knew how to deal with the situation. Would recommend to anyone needing advice.

Rams K

09:45 14 May 24

Kiran was exceptional in handling our case. Right from the outset, she instilled a sense of calm, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and providing invaluable assistance in swiftly resolving matters. I wholeheartedly endorse their services and would highly recommend Stuart Miller Solicitors.Kiran's commitment, support, and professionalism were beyond what we could have asked for

Mannaa Mo

23:16 24 Apr 24

Thank you so much to Mohammed Zeb And Sophie. We was supported in all steps along the way of my little sister’s case. They made us extremely comfortable and sufficiently advised us in every aspect. All of our questions were answered in detail and all information we needed was clearly outlined to us. With the prosecution pushing for jail time, Mr Zeb was able to quickly diffuse the situation in court and get an outcome for us that was much less detrimental. We are so happy that we chose to go with this firm and would recommend Stuart Miller to any and everyone. Thank you again to Mr Zeb and Sophie for all your support, we will never forget it.

Ayesha Akbar

20:24 06 Mar 24

We had an issue with the police raising an incorrect safeguarding issue against our daughter because we used a Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) which they disagreed with (wet cupping therapy). The police wanted us to sign a community resolution order admitting that we assaulted our child! We spoke to Mohammed Zeb who swiftly acted to contact experts in our field and his field, along with experts in social services matters and gave us recommendations to challenge the police. Their weak case quickly dissolved into no further action when the police realised that we would not accept a resolution order claiming we assaulted our child.I would strongly recommend Mr Zeb to all and would use nobody but them in the future.

Samanda Jashari

17:06 27 Feb 24

After searching high and low, they are best solicitors in the uk! They truly care about people and are willing to help no matter when. Very honest and realiable!

paula militaru (paula)

15:37 16 Feb 24

Stuart Miller Solicitors are the best !I been searching online for legal aid solicitors, and I find them!Easy with all documents required, and easy with my case too!They been so helpful to me and they give me a positive vibe every single time we meet up for my case !They are amazing and I definitely recommend them 100 % !Thank you so much to both of solicitors who get my case and god bless them forever !

dean morgan

10:14 16 Feb 24

They where very helpful and contact me as soon as the officers writen to them about my bail.

Sophia H

15:27 08 Feb 24

Stuart Millers were great at dealing with a tricky case and managed to get a great outcome. From the first meeting and hearing, Abu Kibla was friendly, knowledgable and very helpful and you can see a genuine care for his clients. Luke Collins did the day to day and was great at preparing clear written representations and dealing with the CPS. Kathleen Joyce attended the final hearing and despite a last minute time change by the court the day before, she was well prepared, presented the case and mitigation arguments perfectly and was very reassuring and comforting throughout the whole day. Professional, responsive and reasonable fees. Would definitely recommend the firm.

Hassan Ali

20:42 07 Feb 24

Unfortunately I got myself into abit of trouble and didn't have a solicitor at the time. When I was in the police station I was asked if I wanted a solicitor and I said yes and I was then put in a cell till I was interviewed. Officer come to my cell to take me to my interview and asked if I wanted to consult with my solicitor I said yes, when we got to the Consultation room Mr Zeb was waiting for me and he ensured me that everything was going to be okay and this case will be solved with no problems at all and he was right I got NFA and the case was dropped that's all thanks to Mr Zeb he was very professional in this field and was intouch with me and kept me updated with everything that was going on. I will definitely use this firm again in future.

Clare Peters

20:48 06 Feb 24

We would like to say thankyou so much for all your hard work and support given not only to my husband through his court case but to myself as well. Extra thanks to Kibla, Sophie,Bobbie and our barrister Faisal Saifee for the great outcome.

Yeliz Akturk

12:36 22 Jan 24

Many people promise to deliver some just talk nonsense on social media platformsThe truth is that your defence team must be on the same level as your thought if you have any chance of winningMy case was difficult complex and very seriousI thank you all at Stuart miller : Mohammed Zeb and Peter had it not been for your care knowledge support I would not be here todayThank you from my family and I

Jamshad Naeem

22:14 20 Jan 24

Words can not do justice to Stuart Miller Solicitors. I am forever grateful to Mohammad Zeb and Savannah who came to me like angels along with their appointed barrister Harry Mcdonald when my son was on trial. With my son having three charges against him along with joint enterprise which included affray and violent disorder. They took the case on and from the very 1st day kept me updated with the progress and supported me throughout the case. With my son in remand and a serious injury to his face they kept him motivated and in the right frame of mind with video links. Also they were available to him even on weekends if he had any questions. Their guidance and professionalism was absolutely outstanding. Savannah was superb throughout this case. Her approach to everything made it easy for me and my family. The barrister Harry took the case on at short notice and what a outstanding approach he had. Being in court for the 1st time for my son he represented my son superbly. After arguing his defence for my son for 7 gruelling days my son was found not guilty of all charges. I can not praise Stuart Miller enough. A must go to firm if you are in a unfortunate situation and need legal help. Wish Mohammad Zeb, Savannah, Harry Mcdonald and everyone at Stuart Miller the very best for the future. A very big thank you from me and my family.

Colm Walshe

23:14 19 Jan 24

Kiran was amazing with my case, made me feel at ease from the start, was very helpful and professional in resolving matters as quickly as possible. Would highly recommend

Real Cubano

13:03 16 Jan 24

Phil is the best ….Thank you thank you 🙏🏻…..

Phillip taylor

19:05 10 Jan 24

Just spoke to this guy from this solicitors with a concern, And without even knowing me has listened and given me some reassurance and put my mind at rest...Thank you so much .

Victoria Poku

20:09 05 Jan 24

They are very good Solicitors. There are 3 people I trust them very well. Small Mohammed. Luke, and Shamika Bonner, she is the best of all, and Luke is the best as well.

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