Fully regulated and authorised to provide legal services in England and Wales.
Legal aid representation available for eligible criminal defence cases.
Immediate assistance and representation at the police station.
Experienced solicitors serving clients across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas.
We provide strategic, results-driven legal representation in criminal defence and immigration law matters.
Our immigration solicitors provide clear, practical advice tailored to your individual circumstances. We handle applications, appeals and complex immigration matters with professionalism and attention to detail.
Visa Applications
Appeals & Refusals
Asylum Claims
Settlement Applications
Judicial Review
We provide expert legal defence from the earliest stage of investigation through to trial. Our solicitors offer clear advice, strong courtroom advocacy and dedicated client support throughout your case.
Police Station Representation
Magistrates’ Court Defence
Crown Court Representation
Motoring Offences
Serious & Complex Crime
Bedford Solicitors is a dedicated criminal defence and immigration law firm serving clients across Bedfordshire. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal representation with integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.
Our team combines practical courtroom experience with strategic legal insight to ensure every client receives tailored advice and strong representation. Whether facing criminal proceedings or navigating complex immigration matters, we are here to guide and support you.
We understand that legal matters can be stressful and complex. Our approach is focused on clarity, professionalism and achieving the best possible outcome for every client.
Clear and straightforward legal advice
Personal, client-focused representation
Strong courtroom advocacy
Transparent fee structure
Professional, discreet service
Akhtar qualified as a solicitor in 1997. Since qualifying, he worked at Quist Solicitors in Mayfair, London. In 2003, he set up Bedfords Solicitors with Khuram Liaquat. He is the Head of Criminal Law and has a thriving practice. He also has over two decades of experience in Immigration & Asylum law. He is an astute advocate before the Immigration & Asylum Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal. He led and co-led a number of early cases before the SIAC.
Immigration:
Commercial Litigation
Hussein completed his training contract at Bedfords Solicitors. Upon qualifying as a solicitor in 2009, he continued to work at Bedfords Solicitors. He worked his way up the Immigration & Asylum accreditation scheme throughout 2009 to 2012 and qualified as a supervising senior solicitor. In the years since he has remained focused on immigration, asylum and nationality work. Drawing on his strong cultural awareness, he is especially respected by clients from West African, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern backgrounds, and provides guidance to clients from all demographics.
Acted as assistant solicitor on the following immigration cases:
Alishma completed her Bar Vocational Course in 2025 and joined us shortly thereafter. She also attained an LLM in Alternate Dispute Resolution in the same year.
She brings excellent research, drafting and client-handling skills, combined with a clear understanding of court processes and case preparation. Alishma is committed to assisting clients from all walks of life in a collaborative team environment. She has a particular focus on women’s and children’s rights. Alishma is bilingual in Urdu and English.
We believe in providing clear information about legal costs from the outset. Our fee structure is transparent and discussed in full before any work begins.
We offer fixed fees for many types of criminal defence cases. Legal aid may be available for eligible clients.
Fees vary depending on the complexity of the application or appeal. We provide a clear breakdown of costs before proceeding.
