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Fearless Criminal Defence, 24 Hours a Day

Legal 500 ranked defence solicitors and in-house advocates representing you from the police station to the Crown Court and Court of Appeal. Free police station advice and legal aid available.

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ABOUT AGI CRIMINAL SOLICITORS

Manchester defence,trusted nationwide

Founded in 2010 by Solicitor-Advocate Yasmin Aslam, AGI Criminal Solicitors is a modern, dynamic practice half a mile from Manchester city centre. Our national reputation is built on word of mouth and on fighting for our clients in many hundreds of cases, from serious crime and fraud to prison law and mental health.

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OUR SERVICES

Specialist defence forcrime, prison and public law

Criminal and motoring defence, fraud, prison law, mental health, immigration and public law — expert advice and representation at every stage.

Criminal Law

Criminal Defence Solicitors Being investigated or charged with a criminal offence is stressful and can have lasting consequences for your liberty, reputation, and future. Early specialist advice is essential to protect your rights from the outset. Our criminal defence solicitors provide discreet, robust representation at every stage — from police station interviews through to court proceedings and appeals. How We Can Help Police station advice and representation Magistrates’ and Crown Court defence Assault, theft, fraud, and drug offences Motoring and regulatory prosecutions Bail applications and remand hearings Sentencing advocacy and mitigation Appeals against conviction or sentence Police Station Representation What you say in interview can shape the entire case. We advise you before and during questioning, challenge improper procedure, and help you make informed decisions under pressure. Court Proceedings We prepare your defence thoroughly, test the prosecution case, and present mitigation where appropriate. Our focus is protecting your position while pursuing the best achievable outcome. Speak to Our Team If you have been contacted by the police or face criminal proceedings, contact us immediately. Prompt advice can make a critical difference to your case.

Immigration Law

Immigration Law Solicitors UK immigration rules are detailed and change frequently. Whether you are applying for a visa, challenging a refusal, or planning a long-term future in the UK, specialist advice helps you navigate the process with confidence. Our immigration lawyers provide clear, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses — preparing strong applications and representing clients when decisions go wrong. How We Can Help Work, study, and family visa applications Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship Sponsor licences and business immigration Human rights and asylum matters Administrative reviews and appeals Entry clearance and visa refusals Complex and multi-pathway case strategy Personal Immigration From partner and spouse visas to settlement and nationality, we help you understand eligibility requirements, prepare supporting evidence, and submit applications that meet Home Office standards. Business Immigration We advise employers and sponsored workers on Certificates of Sponsorship, compliance duties, and skilled worker routes — reducing the risk of delays, refusals, or licence issues. Speak to Our Team If you need immigration advice, contact us for an assessment of your circumstances. We will explain your options and set out a clear plan for moving forward.

Judicial Review

Judicial Review Solicitors Judicial review is the process by which the courts supervise the lawfulness of decisions made by public bodies. If a government department, local authority, or other public authority has acted unlawfully, irrationally, or unfairly, judicial review may provide a remedy. Our solicitors advise on prospects, prepare urgent applications, and represent clients in High Court judicial review proceedings — including immigration, regulatory, and public law challenges. How We Can Help Pre-action letters and urgent advice Permission and substantive judicial review claims Immigration and Home Office decision challenges Local authority and regulatory decisions Interim relief and injunction applications Costs and funding considerations Appeals arising from judicial review proceedings When Judicial Review May Be Appropriate Judicial review is concerned with how a decision was made, not simply whether you disagree with it. Grounds can include illegality, procedural unfairness, irrationality, and breaches of human rights or legitimate expectation. Strict Time Limits Judicial review claims must usually be brought promptly and, in any event, within three months of the decision challenged — and shorter limits apply in some areas. Early advice is critical. Speak to Our Team If you believe a public body has acted unlawfully, contact us immediately for an assessment of whether judicial review is available and what steps should be taken first.

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OUR TEAM

Meet our experiencedcriminal defence lawyers

20+ years

Yasmin Aslam

Director & Senior immigration advisor

Yasmin Aslam is the Director and Senior Immigration Advisor at AGI Criminal Solicitors. With more than 20 years’ experience in UK immigration law, Yasmin Aslam provides clear, practical advice and representation across visas, settlement, nationality, human rights and complex casework.

As an OISC-regulated immigration adviser, Yasmin Aslam undertakes specialist casework and advocacy — including Immigration Tribunal appeals and administrative reviews — and is known for combining professional expertise with genuine care for clients and their families.

Whether you need help with a family or work visa, settlement, nationality, sponsor licensing, or a refused application, Yasmin Aslam and the team at AGI Criminal Solicitors will guide you from first instruction through to completion.

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TESTIMONIALS

What our clientssay about our service

5.0

“AGI Criminal Solicitors guided us through our spouse visa application from start to finish. They explained every step clearly, kept us updated throughout, and our visa was approved without any issues. Highly professional, responsive and genuinely caring — we would recommend AGI Criminal Solicitors to anyone.”

5.0

“AGI Criminal Solicitors was a beacon of hope for my wife and me when my immigration process became too difficult for us to handle. Not only did they meticulously help us through every step of the process, their professionalism, patience and follow ups offered emotional support to both my wife and me. We are eternally grateful for their service and recommend AGI Criminal Solicitors without reservation.”

5.0

“I am writing to thank AGI Criminal Solicitors for their services as I found them excellent with my wife's Further Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British Citizenship. I found them easy to contact if I had any questions or worries and their rates were very reasonable. I will be very happy to recommend AGI Criminal Solicitors to anyone who asks.”

5.0

“AGI Criminal Solicitors was a great help when it came to renewing my residency permit. They kept me up to date with everything that was going on and any correspondence with the Home Office. The service I received was great and much appreciated and their constant communication with me made me feel at ease. I will definitely be using AGI Criminal Solicitors again when I have to renew my visa.”

5.0

“The school were put in touch with AGI Criminal Solicitors to help with the process involved in granting a Tier 2 (General) sponsorship for a member of staff. I cannot recommend them more highly in their approach. They were extremely professional, calm and patient! They went out of their way to explain the process step by step.”

5.0

“We were lucky to have found AGI Criminal Solicitors. The team was very helpful with our immigration process and their efforts and professionalism helped us achieve our most important goal, which was being together and building a future as a family. We always felt they were at our side every step of the way.”