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Sarah
I heard of you through Frettens solicitors (thank goodness I did).� Sarah Hill was so knowledgeable and understanding and I had excellent service.
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Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd
01202 159166
Hill Twine Solicitors & Barristers are a team of specialist Criminal Defence lawyers based in Bournemouth, Dorset. Founded in 2013, we represent clients accused of criminal offences, including motoring offences, at the police station and in the criminal courts. We provide expert representation throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and beyond. Our team has a wealth of knowledge across the broad spectrum of the Criminal Justice System and our solicitors and barristers are qualified to represent you at every stage of the proceedings, in all courts. All of our lawyers appear in court and at the police station regularly, continuously gaining experience and ensuring that their skills remain sharp. We are proud holders of a Government Criminal Legal Aid Contract and, to maintain this, we undergo rigorous independent assessments and audits to maintain standards of excellence. Within our team we have lawyers who are qualified members of the Bournemouth & Poole Police Station and Magistrates’ Court Duty Schemes. Read more...
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Would recommend
I would definitely recommend you because�the guy who I spoke to at your offices that advised me of the time of my appearance etc. appeared knowledgeable with regard to my case and the proceedings, as did Mr Hill when representing me inside the court.
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Luke
Luke is very professional and a very cool solicitor.�I want to express my deepest gratitude to Luke, for your exceptional work on my behalf. Your thoroughness, persistence, fairness, and transparency were truly remarkable. I will always be grateful to have had the best possible solicitor to advocate for my cause.
A representative from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 07 May, 2025:
It is wonderful to hear how happy you were with the service Luke (trainee solicitor and accredited police station representative) provided to you at the police station. It is good of you to take the time to send us such lovely words and we wish you all the very best for the future.
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vido_la_vida
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great lawyer, beautiful person
For the first time in my life i was assisted by a lawyer, the fortune of having met a capable and expert lawyer. He lifted me up not only with his work but also on the human side. a nice person, an excellent lawyer. i recommend him to anyone. my first and excellent experience
A representative from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 14 April, 2025:
It is wonderful to hear how happy you are with the representation and assistance provided to you by Riccardo Pagano. The feedback you have sent is really valuable to us and we are grateful to you for taking the time to send it to us. We wish you all the best for the future.
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Matter Type:
Criminal defence - All
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Riccardo
Riccardo evaluated my case when first brought to him was honest and thorough with me . Told me we will fight this to the end and based on his record of cases similar to this there's possibility to beat it .after a hefty trial wait I was finally given a no guilty verdict leaving me ecstatic n thankful for freedom. Ricardo done great was informative ,truthful and tactical n experienced in how he dealt with cps n prosecution putting in reviews and challenging evidence put forward . I can't thank Ricardo enough n thanks to him my drug case has come to an end
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Matter Type:
Drink driving
Martin
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A great service
From initial enquiry serviced by Gavin, case conference with Kevin, followed Sarah's representation in court today the whole service provided has been superb. I contacted 2 other firms leaving voicemail and followed up with emails and to date I've still not received a response. When I called Hill Twine the telephone was answered by Gavin first ring, and we were able to have a sensible conversation instilling confidence.
A representative from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 14 April, 2025:
It is really important to us to provide a high quality service to clients from start to finish and responding to enquiries is a key feature. We are delighted to receive your feedback and to know that you were impressed with the service provided to you by Gavin Smith, Kevin Hill, and Sarah Hill. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with such lovely feedback.
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Sunia
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I thank for ricardo
I've known Ricardo for years and he has always been honest, polite and very informative . On this case in particular when brought to Ricardo he reviewed my case n told me we will fight this case till the end and most likely we will get It thrown out but there is still the possibility of a conviction due to me basically caught red handed . With riccardos experties in the field of drug cases he put I'm reviews and motions into court and to the prosecution to get my case thrown out after years of stress and uncertainty. Riccardo has done great and I can't thank him enough I would recommend him to anyone I know
A representative from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 14 April, 2025:
It is wonderful to hear that you can put this matter behind you and move on. Thank you for taking the time to send such wonderful feedback for Riccardo Pagano. We are very grateful to you for your kind words and delighted that you achieved such a good outcome in your case. We wish you all the best for the future.
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Zac
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Best criminal barrister in the town
I've had the pleasure of knowing Riccardo Pagano personally, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding criminal barrister. His legal expertise, dedication, and professionalism are unmatched.
Riccardo's approach made me feel very supported and confident throughout the process. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a skilled and reliable criminal lawyer.
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Criminal defence - All
Janet
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Incredible
Me and my son have known ricardo for years he has helped us under some serious circumstances and we have had outcomes be better than expected because of this man my son isn't the easiest and has left us literally scratching our heads in dismay but ricardo was there very reassuring any time of day which as a mum I really needed in the bad times highly recommend ricardo do and always will
A representative from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 19 March, 2025:
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Matter Type:
Drink driving
Anne
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Sarah
Sarah took time to understand the person being represented to help present the best possible case
Sarah Hill from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 19 March, 2025:
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. It is so important for clients to feel they are understood and we are really pleased that you are happy that Sarah took the time to do this.
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Andy
Very friendly
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Christian
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Christian
I recently had a one-hour consultation with Hill Twine Solicitors, and while the session was extremely helpful, my experience afterward has left me in a state of confusion. The solicitor provided valuable advice, which made me feel reassured. However, after an incident occurred that should not have happened based on that guidance, I found myself needing further assistance.
Despite reaching out multiple times over the course of three months, I only received vague assurances from the secretary and assistant that my information would be passed along. Unfortunately, I never heard back from the solicitor directly. This lack of follow-up has been incredibly frustrating, especially given the nature of the situation.
While I appreciated the initial consultation, the subsequent silence has made me question whether I should seek help elsewhere. Clear communication is crucial in legal matters, and I hope Hill Twine Solicitors can improve in this area for future clients.
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Henry
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Henry
From the Police station I had a legal advice for driving offences from Mr.Guy I was supposed to appear in front of Magistrate court.Mr.Guy who was managing my case he prepared a strong defence on my behalf making prosecution service to drop the case so amazing. Thank God in Jesus's Christ name Amen
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Matter Type:
Assault
Mohammad
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Mohammad
Many thanks to Luke Naveira for represent
Me at police station today, very professional and understanding of my case very well 100%100 recommend Hill twine solicitor as your best option.
A representative from Hill Twine Solicitors Ltd responded to this review on 18 March, 2024:
Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted that you are so pleased with the service provided to you.
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Matter Type:
Drug driving
Scott
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Scott
Excellent company, honest and great advice.
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Description
Our team has a wealth of knowledge across the broad spectrum of the Criminal Justice System and our solicitors and barristers are qualified to represent you at every stage of the proceedings, in all courts. We hold a Government Criminal Legal Aid Contract and within our team we have lawyers who are qualified members of the Bournemouth & Poole Police Station and Magistrates’ Court Duty Schemes. All of our lawyers appear in court and at the police station regularly, continuously gaining experience and ensuring that their skills remain sharp. We are proud holders of a Government Criminal Legal Aid Contract and, to maintain this, we undergo rigorous independent assessments and audits to maintain standards of excellence. We hold the Specialist Quality Mark, awarded to firms who can demonstrate that people in need of specialist advice receive a quality service. We are regularly assessed to ensure we continue to meet the criteria for this award. We strive to give you the best representation and want to hear from our clients. If you have experienced our services, visit our Contact page to find out how you can give us feedback.
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Personal areas of law
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Crime/ Criminal Defence
- Assault
- Business Crime
- Criminal Damage
- Criminal defence - All
- Domestic violence
- Drugs offences
- Fraud
- Harassment
- Juvenile
- Legal aid
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Professional Conduct
- Regulatory Defence
- Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
- Theft
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Driving offences
- Appeal driving conviction
- Careless driving
- Convicted in absence
- Dangerous driving
- Dangerous vehicle conditions
- Death By Careless Driving
- Death by dangerous driving
- Discretionary disqualification
- Disqualification removal
- Drink driving
- Driving Whilst Unfit
- Driving Without Due Care
- Driving whilst disqualified
- Driving without a licence
- Driving without insurance
- Drunk in charge
- Early return of driving licence
- Exceptional Hardship
- Failing to notify DVLA
- Failure to furnish identification
- Failure to provide a blood sample
- Failure to provide a specimen
- Goods vehicles - operators licence
- Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
- Mobile phone offences
- New Driver Provisions
- Notice of intended prosecution
- Recognition of disqualification
- Restoration of licence
- Road rage incidents
- Serious injury by dangerous driving
- Signs and signal offences
- Special Reasons
- Speeding offences
- Stopping and reporting
- Taxi offences
- Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
- Taxi offences - licensing investigations
- Taxi offences - points and disqualification
- Totting Up Driving Ban