Manchester Office

To see our Manchester criminal solicitors in person it's necessary to call ahead and make an appointment. We have slots available most days. If you want to see someone straight away and there is no lawyer available in the Manchester office, we can usually see you in our Salford Office which is only twenty minutes away. We can also usually see you on the day virtually in a secure, encrypted videocall.

Our Manchester office is on Deansgate, a key thoroughfare in the city centre, surrounded by a mix of historic and modern architecture. We're in the heart of Manchester's business district, close to Spinningfields, the John Rylands Library, and the city's vibrant shopping areas, including the Arndale and St Ann’s Square.

The best way to arrive by car depends on your starting location:

• From the south or west (M62/M60/M56) Follow signs for Manchester city centre and enter via Deansgate (A56), which is a major road running through the city.

• From the north (M60/M62) Approach via Trinity Way (A6042) or Chapel Street (A6), which connects to Deansgate.

• From the east (A57/Mancunian Way) Follow signs towards Deansgate, using the main city centre routes.

Parking Options:

• On-street paid parking is available on Bridge Street and nearby roads.

• pay-and-display/pay-by-phone car park is also on Bridge Street

• nearest multi-storey car park is at King Street West, which is within walking distance.

All of the local courts where our Manchester criminal solicitors defend cases are close to our Spinningfields office. The closest ones are:

• Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square): This court handles serious criminal cases and is situated in Crown Square, within the Spinningfields area, adjacent to Deansgate. ​

• Manchester Civil Justice Centre: Located at 1 Bridge Street West, this centre deals with civil and family cases. It's a prominent building in the Spinningfields district, close to Deansgate. ​

• Manchester Magistrates' Court: This court addresses minor criminal offences and preliminary hearings for more serious crimes. It's situated at 1 Bridge Street West, near the Civil Justice Centre.

The office has friendly reception staff and a comfortable waiting area with seating. Here we have a meeting room for when our Manchester criminal solicitors are seeing one or two people together in person, and a boardroom for meetings with more people.

125 Deansgate in Manchester is well-connected by various public transport options:​

Metrolink Tram Services:

• Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Stop: Located approximately 125 metres (a 2-minute walk) from Deansgate, this stop serves multiple Metrolink lines, including the Blue, Navy, and Pink lines, providing access to destinations such as Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Eccles, East Didsbury, MediaCityUK, and Rochdale.​

Rail Services:

• Deansgate Railway Station: Adjacent to the Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Stop, this station offers Northern Rail services to various destinations, enhancing connectivity for commuters and visitors.

Bus Services:

• Free Bus Service: Manchester offers a zero-fare bus system known as the "free bus," which operates circular routes throughout the city centre. Both Route 1 and Route 2 have stops near Deansgate, providing convenient access to key areas, including Piccadilly Station, Oxford Road Station, Victoria Station, and Shudehill Interchange. ​

• Other Bus Routes: Several bus lines, such as routes 1, 101, 103, 143, 36, 38, 43, and V1, have stops near Deansgate, offering additional public transport options.

These comprehensive public transport links ensure that 125 Deansgate is easily accessible from various parts of Manchester and beyond.