The Criminal department is headed by Alan Parsons a solicitor of some 30 years experience in Criminal Law. Paul Dentith is an Associate Solicitor who recently joined the practice from a Specialist Law firm in London, and he himself is used to dealing with heavyweight criminal cases, including murder, assaults, money laundering, credit card fraud, mortgage fraud, duty evasion, kidnapping, drug trafficing and conspiracy allegations. 

Both Alan and Paul have a vast depth of knowledge in criminal practice and procedures. Alan also has a specialism in road traffic offences and white collar crime.

Both solicitors are ably assisted by Anthony Gilles who is a legal executive of many years qualification and who specialises in Crown Court work and advice at the police station. 

All three are accredited representative for advice at the police station. Alan Parsons is also a Court Duty solicitor and Paul Dentith is shortly to be appointed as a Court Duty solicitor himself.

Contact either Alan or Paul for advice as to qualification for Legal Aid. Almy & Thomas hold a Legal Services Commission, criminal contract and can advise you as to funding requirements at court (legal advice at the police station is still non means tested) 

All three can be contacted either by the telephone on 01803 299131 fax 01803 200399 and email :

Alan Parsons: AlanP@almythomas.co.uk
Paul Denith: PaulD@almythomas.co.uk
Anthony Giles: AnthonyG@almythomas.co.uk 

Mobile contact information:
Alan Parsons: 07738637720
Paul Denith: 07956141181