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How PCD Solicitors Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 89%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of PCD Solicitors Ltd on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using PCD Solicitors Ltd. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 5%
Overpriced 18%
About Right 76%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 83%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used PCD Solicitors Ltd and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how PCD Solicitors Ltd performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 83%
No 17%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 85%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used PCD Solicitors Ltd and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how PCD Solicitors Ltd compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 85%
No 15%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that PCD Solicitors Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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4.4/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    44
  • Very Good

    1
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

    0
  • Awful

    8

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Jack

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Jack

November 12, 2024

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Personal Conference

I was arrested for images. I didn't have a solicitor at the police station because I was confused. I then contacted a couple of firms advertising online but they didn't give me confidence. I was recommended to PCD. I contacted PCD and had an almost immediate call back. Marcus spent about 90 minutes with me discussing everything. I was surprised he would spend this amount of time without any cost.
I agreed a fixed fee. I wanted a conference in person to discuss my case. A date was arranged quickly and I met with Marcus and Hannah at their offices. I have been terrified about the allegations and what might happen to me. I wa made to feel at ease and they spent lots of time with me going through everything. I feel much better and less stressed.
Every option and possible out come was explained to me. Marcus gave me lots of examples of other cases he has worked on so he know exactly what was likely to happen. I can't thank them enough for the help so far.
Whilst at their office I met the other staff who were there. Everyone was pleasant and nobody made me feel awkward. It does feel like a very friendly firm. I feel really confident with them on my side.
I know it may be 6 months or so before the police and the CPS decide what to do. It will be a difficult time ahead but I know I can call PCD at any time and they will be there for me. Thank you all for your help so far.

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Andrew

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September 23, 2024

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Misadvised

Very poor experience. Misinformed and misadvised. Marcus (the senior director) seemed really good at first (beware), but once a contract was in place, customer service was awful and despite painting a really bleak picture, the case was dropped with no charges after a short period of time. Much better firms offering much better advice and value for money. PCD took £12,000 for a couple of emails. Look elsewhere or pay a lot of money for very little work or benefit.

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adrian

September 23, 2024

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Misled and Misinformed

I dealt with Marcus (the executive director). Very attentive before you sign the contract, but really focussed on the worst outcomes, to scare you. Only recommends a very expensive all inclusive package, which only benefits PCD. As soon as you sign, the service is appalling. I would avoid this company at all costs, spent £12,000 for probably £2000 worth of work.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

July 24, 2024

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Just Thank You.

In 2022, I was falsely accused of abuse, and it ruined my life. The allegation was made by my ex partner. We had been separated 7 years and the rumours began spreading when I met my current wife. I couldn't understand why this was happening or why she would do this. When I finally got to the bottom of it, someone had told her that I had met my current wife whilst I was still with my ex, and that we had an ongoing affair for a number of years. This was completely untrue, but even if it were true, it shouldn't warrant that type of malicious behaviour where you could potentially send somebody to jail. I knew I had to seek legal advice as I have seen too many of these stories on the news, and innocent men being sent down for life sentences. I had to protect myself and my family.

I researched online and found PCD Solicitors, which was handy as it was also a local firm. I first met with Marcus a week after our initial phone call and instantly I was put at ease knowing his high success rate with cases similar to mine. The evidence all came to light when my ex wife phone was sent to forensics and messages were recovered between her and a few friends with their 'take down' plan. Although this took a harrowing 6 months and I was on pins the whole time, not knowing what was going to happen or whether I was going to be going to prison for something I hadn't done. Throughout the entire case, Marcus was never more than a phone call away, he ensured that I was promptly updated with any progress on the case and was there for reassurance when the panic really set in.

I honestly cannot thank you enough for getting me through this awful time. You are a truly remarkable person. Thank you.

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S. Carruthers

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S. Carruthers

July 24, 2024

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Words just aren't enough

I cannot thank Marcus enough for the tremendous support he has provided for myself and my wife through this extremely difficult time. Finally after what seems like a lifetime, the charges against me were dropped and no further action is being taken. This is all down to Marcus and his relentless efforts in making sure I got the verdict I deserved. Again, words just are not enough to express how much you have helped us. I will always be eternally grateful.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

July 22, 2024

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100% Recommend

Just wanted to give a huge thank you to Marcus for all your help and support throughout what has been an extremely difficult time. You have been so understanding throughout the whole process and extremely supportive with my entire family. I am eternally grateful.

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C.E

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C.E

July 21, 2024

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Excellent

I appointed Marcus after reading about the work he did in the Daily Mail. Marcus and his team represent people charged with serious offences. Unfortunately I fell into that category.

PCD solicitors got to work right away. My case had already been under investigation for over 9 months with little to no progress. During that time I had another local firm dealing with the police. I assumed they were doing their best to get the case dropped but I was wrong. Marcus explained that most cases are won before suspects are charged. I didn’t think there was anything that could be done but Marcus explained that we could contact the police and get a head start.

Exactly 8 weeks after I instructed PCD my case was discontinued by the police. I was not charged and did not need to attend court. I dread to think what would have happened had I done nothing.

Thank you to Marcus and his team!

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

July 20, 2024

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Thank you

Thank you to everyone involved in my case.

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H. Kaseem

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H. Kaseem

July 20, 2024

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Great Representation

I had previously instructed another criminal solicitor who was local to my area (North Yorkshire) who told me that there wasn’t enough evidence to support a not guilty plea. A charge of this nature would have affected my employment and would have had massive consequences. I felt as though my case was not being taken as seriously as it should, and that it was too much work to take on so they were just telling me to go guilty. It just didn’t feel right in my gut so I went back and did some more research and found PCD. I had a completely difference experience even from the initial phone call. Straight away Marcus but my fears at ease and spoke to me like a normal human being, rather than belittling me and making me feel like I had no hope. Marcus did an incredible job and I have nothing but respect for him. The closed with no further action. 5 stars isn’t enough!

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Thomas T

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Thomas T

July 20, 2024

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Justice

PCD Solicitors fight for justice. If you’re innocent, these are the lawyers for you. I owe my life to them.

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PCD Solicitors are a nationwide criminal defence firm, specialising in defending false allegations of sexual crimes. Our team brings together decades of experience in criminal defence and a cutting-edge approach to legal research and development, allowing us to provide robust and comprehensive advocacy for clients falsely accused of the most serious crimes.

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Personal areas of law

  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
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