PoliceStationRepUK
It's 11pm, the DSCC has just rung, and your usual rep is already in another custody suite. Search by county, station or name, then instruct the rep yourself. No agency and no booking fee.
We've run the directory since 2016. Listing and search stay free; optional Featured placement is paid.
Search accredited reps by county or station and instruct them directly. For Kent overflow cover, use the Kent agency cover guide or contact the directory team.
Live directory coverage
188
Listed Reps
896
Stations Listed
6
With Direct Line
43
Police Forces
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A sample of accredited profiles on the directory. Search by county or station for full results.
Greater London
Covers: Wembley Police Station
Each month we pick a different rep to show here, free. You can't pay for this slot. Featured reps appear separately in the carousel, with a Featured badge.
Search by station, town, or postcode to find representatives covering that suite. Not a public police switchboard — call 101 or 999 if you need the police.
896 stations listed · professional contacts for solicitors and reps · 6 custody numbers checked so far · help us check the rest
Opens one station page so you can instruct a covering representative
For criminal defence firms
Criminal defence practices can also post in the WhatsApp group asking for police station and court cover — the same verified group as accredited reps. Join as a verified firm to ask accredited police station reps across England & Wales for urgent custody attendance. Free to join, no middleman.
Ask to join with your name, firm name and firm email. We check the firm details, then send your invite.
The same group includes reps who respond to firm requests and share peer support. You must be fully accredited before we add you: a PSRAS-accredited rep, a duty solicitor or a solicitor. Not probationary, and not in training. We'll ask for proof, such as your PIN or SRA number.
Criminal defence solicitors can also post in the same group asking for police station and court cover — see the solicitor join guide.
Prefer email? robertcashman@defencelegalservices.co.uk
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For police station reps, criminal defence solicitors and firms, advocates, and others in criminal defence across England & Wales — not for members of the public seeking legal advice. PACE and Codes updates, legal aid and fee changes, CPD and training, practical police station tips, and links to new articles.
Not for cover work, job adverts, availability posts, or sharing contact details. For urgent cover, use the verified WhatsApp group — reps join only after verification on policestationrepuk.org.
The group is private on Facebook. When you apply, answer three questions: your role, the areas you cover, and that you agree to confidentiality. An admin approves each request.
These are promoted listings. Firms and reps should verify accreditation and credentials independently.
Featured representative 1 of 6: Robert Cashman
Kent
Stations covered: North Kent Police Station, Medway Police Station, Tonbridge Police Station +11 more
“Duty solicitor and Higher Court Advocate. I attend myself. If two jobs clash and I can't get there, I can pass it to a trusted rep I know, but only if you agree first.”
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For Representatives
Quick answers about pricing, sign-in, activation, and cancelling. See the full guide on Go Featured.
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More than police station reps. Find — or list — criminal defence solicitors, barristers' chambers, expert witnesses, interpreters, process servers, and other criminal justice providers across England & Wales. Free listings, live immediately after submission.
We built this for firms and freelance reps who need a straight way to find each other
Social proof
Feedback from solicitors and representatives using the directory
Every case is different. Past results don't guarantee future outcomes.
The directory saved me hours of searching. Found a rep covering Maidstone within minutes of a late-night DSCC call-out. They attended promptly and provided an excellent attendance note.
Criminal Defence Solicitor
Kent · 2026
Since joining the directory my cover instructions have increased significantly. Firms can see my availability and accreditation instantly — I receive regular work from across the South East.
Accredited Representative
London & South East
The training resources and Wiki are invaluable. As a new rep building my portfolio, having access to scenario guides and PACE references in one place has been a genuine advantage.
Probationary Representative
Greater Manchester
Start with the free PoliceStationRepUK directory — filter Kent reps by station and contact them directly. Agency solicitor cover is a separate service and is not required to use this site.
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PoliceStationRepUK helps criminal defence firms, cover coordinators, and rota managers find accredited police station representatives for overnight, weekend, and emergency attendance. The directory has supported the profession since 2016 with a free-to-search, free-to-join model.
Operated by Defence Legal Services Ltd. About the founder · About the directory
PoliceStationRepUK is a free directory of accredited police station reps in England and Wales for criminal defence firms who need police station cover. It does not provide legal advice; it connects firms with reps and publishes guides on custody and PACE for general education only.
Definition: A police station representative is an accredited professional who attends the police station on behalf of an instructing criminal solicitor or firm to advise a suspect or volunteer, support them through booking-in and interview, and help protect their position under PACE and the Codes of Practice.
Read the full guide: Police station representative (UK) · What does a rep do?
A firm needs attendance at a station — they search by county, station, or name, or post to trusted WhatsApp / call-centre channels.
A rep with the right accreditation and availability accepts the instruction from the firm. PoliceStationRepUK surfaces profiles and contact routes to speed this match.
The rep attends custody, delivers advice, and reports back to the instructing solicitor in line with firm procedures and professional rules.
Browse representatives by region — instruct them directly from their profile. Station pages are for professional cover routing, not public police switchboards.
When your panel is busy, search accredited reps by area, station, and availability. Use the directory alongside your own rotas, DSCC, and WhatsApp workflows. Free to search; optional Featured listings are paid.
This site is a directory for firms and reps, not a substitute for your own lawyer. If you or someone you know is at a police station, ask for the duty solicitor or contact a criminal defence firm immediately.
Need advice now?
Ask for the duty solicitor at the custody desk, or contact a criminal defence firm. This directory is for firms and accredited reps — it does not provide emergency legal advice.
Firms seeking cover: search the free directory or join the WhatsApp group — criminal practices can also post asking for police station and court cover.
General information only: Your rights at the police station · Police station rights (UK)
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Practical notes for firms and freelance police station representatives
Access training guides, Rep Wiki, and professional resources — all completely free
Format (4 of 5 questions, 50% pass), LAA exemptions, examination topics mapped to SRA standards, open-book rules, and structured study plan.
Nine case studies, probationary deadlines, case report blueprint, breadth matrix, assessor fail patterns, and submission workflow.
Critical Incidents Test preparation: audio role-play format, Content/Confidence/Control marking, syllabus modules, and exam-day tips.
Complete PSRAS accreditation roadmap: eligibility, supervision, costs, timelines, and career progression.
Practical guide to securing PSRAS supervision: why firms say no, employment vs paid supervision, outreach that works, and official SRA/LAA requirements.
A guide to building a rep business: getting instructions, keeping firms coming back and growing.
Guides on PACE, station procedures and the job itself.
For representatives
Get discovered by criminal defence firms. Accredited listings only. Free to list. Featured is optional and paid (from £4.99 a month).
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PoliceStationRepUK is a directory — not a law firm, agency, or provider of legal services. It connects criminal defence firms with accredited representatives. Any engagement is a direct contract between the instructing firm and the representative. Firms retain responsibility for instruction, supervision, and regulatory compliance. Learn more about the directory