website for a criminal law firm

Overview

We are a specialist criminal defence law firm seeking an experienced web designer/developer to build a modern, professional, and SEO-optimised website of around 50 pages. The site will showcase our services, experience, and legal expertise, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, trust, and conversion (encouraging clients to call or request representation).

Firm Background

We are a team of criminal defence solicitors representing clients across police stations, magistrates’ courts, and Crown Court. We handle a wide range of offences, including serious crime, fraud, and enlistment offences. Our goal is to make the website both informative and reassuring to clients in urgent or stressful situations.

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Objectives
• Establish a strong online presence and convey professionalism and expertise.
• Provide clear information about legal services and solicitor representation.
• Make it easy for clients to contact us 24/7 (via phone, contact forms, or emergency call buttons).
• Improve local SEO visibility for criminal defence and legal aid searches.
• Showcase our lawyers, case results, client testimonials, and accreditations.

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Scope of Work

1. Website Structure (Approx. 50 Pages)

Key pages:
• Home
• About Us
• Meet the Team
• Areas of Practice (each with a dedicated page, e.g. Assault, Drug Offences, Sexual Offences, Fraud, Murder, Public Order, Motoring, Enlistment Offences, etc.)
• Legal Aid Information
• 24/7 Police Station Representation
• Crown Court Defence
• Appeals & Sentencing
• FAQ
• Blog / Legal Insights (with CMS for ongoing updates)
• Contact Us
• Emergency Call Page / Sticky Contact Button
• Privacy Policy & Terms
• Careers / Join Our Team

(We’ll provide written content or collaborate with you to structure it.)

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2. Design & Branding
• Professional, clean, and trust-focused design (modern law firm look — e.g. dark navy, gold, and white colour scheme).
• Consistent with legal credibility — use high-quality imagery, icons, and typography.
• Mobile-responsive and fully optimized for all devices.
• Integration of photos of our team, office, and legal work environment.
• Option for future multi-location pages (e.g., “Criminal Defence Solicitors in Birmingham / Manchester / London”).

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3. Functionality
• WordPress (preferred) or other easy-to-manage CMS.
• Secure contact forms with spam protection.
• Click-to-call buttons for mobile visitors.
• Integrated Google Maps & Directions.
• Blog with category and tagging system.
• SEO-optimised structure and meta tagging.
• Fast loading speed and secure HTTPS setup.
• Integration with Google Analytics and Search Console.
• Optional: Chatbot or WhatsApp integration for urgent inquiries.

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4. SEO & Copy Integration
• Basic on-page SEO setup (titles, meta descriptions, schema).
• Clear URL structure.
• Assistance with keyword optimisation for “criminal defence solicitors”, “legal aid solicitors”, etc.
• Content upload and formatting for all pages (content provided).

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5. Deliverables
• Fully functional live website (desktop + mobile).
• Admin login and CMS access for future edits.
• Documentation on how to edit pages and blog posts.
• 2–3 design revisions before launch.
• 1–2 months of post-launch support (bug fixes or minor adjustments).

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Timeline
• Initial concepts: 1–2 weeks
• Full development & content integration: 4–6 weeks
• Testing & go-live: within 8 weeks total

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Budget

Please provide:
• A fixed price quote for full delivery (design + build + SEO setup).
• Examples of previous law firm or professional services websites.
• Estimated completion timeframe.

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To Apply

Please include:
• Your portfolio (preferably law firm or corporate-style websites).
• A short description of how you’d approach the project.
• Your preferred tech stack (e.g., WordPress + Elementor / Webflow / custom).