Expert legal support, 

for when you need it most

National

Representation

18

Years Experience

London

Based Boutique Firm

About CJS

CJS Defence is a boutique law practice specialising in criminal defence, extradition, driving offences, record deletion, and INTERPOL Red Notices.


Clients deal directly with the company’s founder Chris Stevens, an experienced lawyer with a track record of successfully defending clients facing a wide range of allegations, including Murder, Rape, Serious Fraud, Money Laundering, GBH, ABH, Theft, Common Assault and Driving Offences. 

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Our Services

 We offer a wide range of services to meet every type of client. 

Criminal Defence

We have a strong track record of defending clients facing all types of criminal charges, from minor offences to serious crimes.

Extradition

We have achieved success defending clients facing extradition to foreign countries on criminal charges.

Driving Offences

We provide specialist advice and representation for clients facing charges for Driving Offences.

Record Deletion

We advise clients with damaging records on local and national databases to help get them removed.

Interpol Red Notices

We assist clients facing Interpol red notices, working to resolve these complex cases and have the notices removed.

Our Blog

 Our thoughts on the issues shaping today's legal world, from CJS cases to local, national, and international news.

Extradition to Poland stopped

by Chris Stevens • 30 Apr, 2023
CJS Defence Ltd were instructed to represent a client who faced extradition to Poland to serve a prison sentence of 18 months for drug offences. The client had been convicted in his late teens and was in a difficult stage of his life. Following the conviction he fled Poland and made a new and successful life in the UK. Arguments under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights were advanced on his behalf. While he did not have children, he had a long term partner and had a successful career. He was arguably fully rehabilitated from his previous life and had not been in any trouble since he arrived in the UK. CJS Defence Ltd presented detailed evidence about the impact that extradition would have on him and his partner. The case was finely balanced but the District Judge hearing the case at Westminster Magistrates Court agreed that on balance it would be disproportionate to extradite or client. The client was very happy with the outcome and was able to claim back some of his legal fees. The result also provides him with some bargaining power with the Polish Judicial Authority to find a solution that does not involve custody. If you are facing extradition proceedings please contact us now on 07773368713 to discuss your case further.

Man extradited from US to Uk for a pub brawl 41 years ago

by Chris Stevens • 21 Mar, 2023
This was a shocking read. Not sure how the CPS deemed this case, a low end assault from 41 years ago, to be 'appropriate and proportionate' to justify extradition. Even though he was on bail in the US, Mr McGrath was remanded in custody when he arrived in the UK for 7 months at HMP Leeds. The cost of his detention alone pending trial was probably around £20k. This prosecution was a massive waste of taxpayers money and will rightly anger complainants and defendants waiting for justice in more recent cases. The full story can be read at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64678781

Prosecution avoided following successful written representations

by Chris Stevens • 20 Mar, 2023
In February 2023 CJS Defence Ltd were instructed by a client facing allegations of common assault by beating and criminal damage. The incident arose following a altercation about work that our client had not been paid for by his customer. Our client accepted that he had acted inappropriately given the circumstances and informed the police of this during his interview under caution. He was charged with common assault and criminal damage. Chris Stevens prepared detailed representations seeking consideration of a conditional caution. These representations were successful and the client received a conditional caution and avoided prosecution and a likely conviction. Our client was very pleased that he did not have to go through court proceedings and was happy to have the matter dealt with in this way. CJS Defence Ltd regularly take instruction on cases where an alternative outcome, that avoids prosecution, can be successfully argued. If you are at the early stages of a case and would like advice on whether there is an alternative outcome that can be reached in your case please get in touch on 07773368713 or email chris@cjsdefence.co.uk.
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What our clients say

"I would highly recommend Chris and his colleague, Stefan. The advice and expertise given was so helpful and I am sure the outcome of my case was down to them. They were very pleasant to deal with and happy to answer any questions or problems whenever I contacted them. Full Mark's on all counts. Thank you."

Glenn
Drink Driving Charge

“From start to end, Chris Stevens was incredible. His warm, friendly manner, his meticulous forensic skills, his care to keep me informed through the process I was experiencing - he was able to put me at ease during stressful circumstances. It is so vitally important to be able to trust in your solicitor and feel that they are invested in your case which is so highly personal to you. I rate Chris highly and I am both indebted and grateful to him.”

Matt
Domestic Violence Case

“We approached Chris at a time of distress. Chris delivered a fantastic service remained in constant contact with us in the lead up to the court date and we got a football banning order overturned and a conditional discharge based on his defence. Outstanding representation and highly recommended!

Kian
Football Banning Order

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Stevens, Chris
Registered office

85 Great Portland Street,
London, W1W 7LT


07773 368713


chris@cjsdefence.co.uk

CJS Defence is the trading name
of CJS Defence Ltd, a company registered in England & Wales
No. 13376433

VAT No. GB386035191.

CJS Defence Ltd is regulated by

the Solicitors Regulation Authority

No. 820384

© CJS Defence 2023

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