NEWS & Frequently asked questions

Lambeth Civic Award – Councillors’ Choice- (Local Innovative Service) – Winner (2024)

Weekly Gleaner UK Honour Awards (Business and Commerce) – Finalist (2023)

Weekly Gleaner UK Honour Awards (Charity and Volunteering) – Finalist (2022)

Juvenis Youth- Power Play Woman Award (2021) for front line work supporting young people and their families. 

Women in Law Awards (2020), WINNER for Rising Star- Legal Services Innovator (ALCINDOR LAW)

Women in Law Awards (2020), nominee for Rising Star - The Bar , category. 

Women in Law Awards (2020), nominee for Rising Star - In House, category. 

100 years of Women in Law Awards (2019), nominee for 'Inspirational Woman of the Year, under 35 lawyer of the year', category. 

Q: I or someone I know has been arrested or asked to attend a police interview, what can I do?

A: You are entitled to free representation at the Police Station, simply ask for Twanieka Alcindor at the police station or contact our 24 hour helpline, and we can arrange one of our out of hours police station agents to represent you in any police station across England and Wales. 

Q: What if I cannot afford a lawyer? 

A: Contact our team to discuss your options. We are able to offer payment arrangements for those who need more time to pay. 

Q: Will people know that I am in trouble? 

A: NO! All our client consultations and advice is completely confidential, we will only divulge information with your permission. 

Q: My child has been arrested, can I attend the police station? 

A: Yes, you can and you should unless told by the police not to. We will attend the police station with you and your child to provide 24 hour representation. 

Q: I have to attend court, what should I do? 

A: Contact our offices as soon as you can so we can discuss your options with you, we are able to arrange excellent representation for you at court by experienced Counsel. 

Q: I am vulnerable and nervous about the proceedings can you still help me? 

A: Our team is very experienced in dealing with vulnerable clients, including those particularly vulnerable due to their age, mental or physical health and learning difficulties, contact us to arrange a consultation at a time and place where you are most comfortable. 

Q: Someone in my family has been remanded into custody is it too late for you to help? 

A: No! We may still be able to assist your loved one, please contact us for further information. 

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