Established in 1997, Bond Joseph has developed as a leading criminal defence practice in Kent and has a reputation for committed and thorough defence work.  We represent, on a daily basis, those facing all criminal allegations in the Police stations and courts in Kent from arrest to trial and appeal. The firm was set up by Ian Bond and Gill Joseph. Gill retired in 2005 to pursue an academic career. In the following years the firm has taken over numerous criminal defence practices on the way to becoming acknowledged as a leading Kent firm. We have a history of taking on and training quality young graduates to ensure maintenance of our high professional standards. 

With offices in Canterbury and Walderslade we are able to provide a County wide service.  Whether faced with allegations of theft or murder, Bond Joseph provide expert criminal defence lawyers.

If you need a lawyer to attend the Police station or court urgently, whether for yourself or on another’s behalf, we will always do our upmost to assist.  Please contact us on 01227 453545 for a no-obligation phone consultation.  We carry out both legally aided and private client work depending upon our client’s means.

Based on reputation, we act in many of the more serious and complex cases in the County.  We also provide expert representation for clients facing Police interviews under caution, HM Revenue and Customs investigations, DWP benefit enquiry interviews as well as an expert road traffic law department providing representation for those who risk losing their driving licences.

Although we do our best to ensure that clients are legally aided; if legal aid is not available or the client does not wish to apply, we will act on a private client basis.  We will always be open and honest about costs and discuss at an early stage the likely costs involved, setting out hourly rates, case planning and written costs estimates that are binding.

In relation to costs in road traffic cases please see Road Traffic Cases.