5 Stars Google Review April 2023
Thank god for Sarah and her amazing team! My son was facing serious false allegaions as a 16 year old lad. It took 6 plus years to get to trial. Sarah and her team were so professional whilst also being compassionae and undersanding the whole way through the ordeal. We won the case due to Sarah and her team being so meticulous and the attention to detail which made the outtcome Not Guily. I cannot recommend this solicitor enough. 10/10 from us thats for sure.
Crown Court - Sexual assault

Letter May 2023 (permission to place on this page)
To: Alison Reeby
I have to say you are one of the most helpful women I have ever met in my life. I still can't believe what I heard you say in court about me. Alison you remind me of an angel in heaven. Thank you.
S - Magistrates Court matter - Legal Aid

5 Stars Google Review Jan 2023
Thanks to Sarah smith, and all the other amazing people at Tilden’s solicitors who have helped me massively over the last few years.
If your worrying about whatever situation your in or you are looking for genuine good people to help you through your case, then you don’t need to look any further, there all amazing and treat you like your one of there close friends that are genuinely trying to help you rather then just doing what’s best for them.
B - drugs & money laundering - Lewes Crown Court - Legal Aid

5 Starts Google Jan 2023
I would like to thank Sarah and her team for helping me and my family they made me feel at ease, from the beginning to the end all the advice she gave me in advance turned out to be spot on. Her team of top notch barristers will fight your corner tremendously going above and beyond for you ensuring the best possible outcome.
A - drugs supply & money laundering - exploitation defence - Portsmouth Crown Court

5 Stars Google Dec 2022
I approached Tildens after losing confidence in a previous solicitors as all they wanted to do was empty my wallet and scaremonger me. I was assigned Josie Sonnessa of Tildens. She was calm, straight talking and very knowledgeable. A true professional. My wife and I were immediately made to feel at ease. I can only describe as the best service I have received at a time of extreme distress to myself and my family.
D - general advice - private

Email requesting review to be put on our website - Dec 2022
David Swainston was the representative when I was interviewed and he was super supportive, calm and straightforward. He made me aware of the possible outcomes and was always available to get into contact. He gave me exceptional advice and continued that till the investigation was completely dropped. I'd recommend Tilden's.
M - police investigation

5 stars Google Dec 2022
Thank you so much to Sarah and her team. They went above and beyond to help my family. They were a very professional service and highly recommended. Sarah helped me with my case against my children's school and recognised that we were being wrongly accused which led her to win our case. She also organised professional help and guides for my children that is going to be a massive positive impact for my children moving forward. Thank you so much.
J - school attendance - Brighton Magistrates Court

Google 5 Stars - Nov 2022
Honestly I cant tell you how grateful I am that I had the pleasure of being one of Tildens clients, the solicitors truly go above and beyond to help their clients and work relentlessly to get the best result possible for you. I would like to say a special thaks to Sarah one of the solicitors at Tildens as she honestly is an amazing person/solicitor, from making sure you are always in the loop to working endlessly to give you the best defence possible, she is remarkable. I also had the pleasure of meeting Sarah's associates which are all very kind and helpful, I will end it with this, if you need legal help Tildens is what you need!
X - Lewes Crown Court - drugs - youth then turned adult


Letter - asking to be put on website for review anonymously for professional reasons - Sept 2021
When my son was taken into custody in 2021 and we learned of his situation, we were met by Alison Reeby of Tildens, whom was compassionate and professional seeking only to meet our son’s needs and ensure he was represented as best he could be. Sarah then took on his case as she already had experience in this particular area of law (Modern Slavery) and for the past 18 months has supported our son unswervingly, engaging Harry MacDonald, who gave his exceptional counsel and commitment to my son’s representation, never without hope and always with his honest appraisal of the possible outcomes. Sarah went above and beyond to gain as much support for my son and his case, commissioning expert reports, and ensured all that could be done to build a sound defence case was done. All this representation was through Legal Aid, during an exceptional time of great difficulty for all the legal team involved. It is now the week after my son’s final sentence hearing and I am relieved that this resulted in a very positive outcome for my son, allowing him now to move on with his life in liberty, for which we will be forever grateful.
Anonymous Mum - Lewes Crown Court - Sept 21

5 Stars Google Dec 2022
I don't know how to thank Sarah and her team. Amazing people I feel they are my second famiily. I lost my job after nearly 10 years working for the Council I have two kids and my mum 82 years old. I look after them. I couldn't sleep or eat I lost a lot of weight my wife she had depression, the whole family it was affected I give up on life until when I spoke to Sarah, she gave me help. I can't describe how she was fighting for me to get my job back. Thanks million to Sarah and her team from me and my family.
S - Local Authority & Police - Licensing / police investigation - Brighton Council & Brighton Magistrates Court

5 Stars Google July 2022
If you are looking for a criminal defence solicitor look no further, Tildens are amazing. Sarah and Alison Reeby worked tirelessly to assist my husband in his case. They were always there on the end of the phone or just an email aay. They have fantastic knowledge of the law and showed us compassion from the first contact all the way through. I knew as soon as I spoke to them on the phone we wanted to hire them to represent my husband. They instructed an amazing barrister, Greg Johnson, on our behalf and worked together with them to help my husband. We can't thank you enough for the best outcome we could have wished for and would recommend them without doubt to anyone finding themselves in the unfortunate situation we were in. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
E - Assault - Private - Worthing Magistrates Court - July 2022

5 Stars - Review Solicitors
"beyond awesome"
Received help from Tildens ltd, Alison Reeby representing me first in the magistrates court and then upon he invaluable advice in a Crown Court with the help of a most competent and caring barrister, appointed by Alison. This under legal aid for which Tildens gets paid a pittance. Due to these wonderfully caring and truly genuine legal teams constant pressure on the CPS the case against me collapsed! And rightly so, I hadn't done anything wrong, but as a layman without this kind of expert legal representation IT COULD ALL HAVE GONE PEARSHAPED. So how many stars can you give Tildens? no enough.
E - weapons - Legal Aid - Lewes Crown Court July 2022

5 Stars Google
I've met Sarah Smith almost two years ago through recommendation. Sarah's approach was amazing throughout the whole process. As someone who has never had any experience with law proceedings, I felt scared and hopeless. Sarah was very understanding and always answered all my questions, she made the process easier to go through. She went above and beyond, spent enormous amount of time going through every detail, was always there when we needed her. Sarah is very skilled in building report with her clients and gives them sense of inclusion in every step of proceedings. Sarah instructed barrister Harry MacDonald to represent us and I can't thank her enough for doing so. Harry is very professional, determined and committed to his clients. No stone was left unturned! Pair of them work very hard as a team and individually, Thanks to their commitment and determination our case is now closed. We will forever remember Sarah and Harry and they will forever be part of our story!
B - youth - Modern Slavery defence - Lewes Crown Court - July 2022

5 Star Google Review
Amazing service, from Sahar and Sam Blackwell, I would highly recommend them, they are always responsive via email/phone and going the extra mile to get things done. Thank you again!
R - General Advice - Brighton Office May 2022

5 Star Google Review
Thank you so much Sarah Smith you did an amazing job very professional brilliant service would highly recommend
W - court proceedings - Brighton - Jan 2022

5 Star Google Review
Amazing service and professional ability so very happy with what Sarah Smith has done for us explained everything clearly and easy to understand helped us so very much thank you so much highly recommended advice
M - Lewes Crown Court - Jan 2022

5 Star Google Review
Being accused and charged of something you know you didn't do will be the worst part of your life. And getting a good solicitor to trust and who can guide you throughout will be hard if you don't know where to find and what to do. I highly recommend Tildens Solicitors, with the assistance of Sarah Smith and her team, will help you from start to finish. they are all very professional, and will give their full support and will guide you all throughout the process, and will make sure to give the full details and help you need. She is so amazing and with the high level of care, she will make you feel comfortable to discuss thigs, and will explain every detail of the case. No words can describe but will be forever thankful, and I am so pleased and very grateful to meet Sarah Smith, David Swainston and David Brock (barrister) for their assistance and hard work.
Sexual Offence - Chichester Crown Court - Jan 2022

5 Stars Google Review
Sarah is amazing. Through the tie we spent together she was professional, responsive, informative and very easy to talk to. She is great at making people feel comfortable and she's a very organised and professional, you wouldn't be ale to find anyone better.
M - Court proceedings - Jan 2022


5 stars Google - Feb 2021
Sarah Smith represented a member of our family. She truly cares about her clients and is passionate about supporting them both legally and emotionally. She is tenacious, extremely professional and a fantastic person to have on your side. Sarah is straightforward and explained the possible outcomes both positive and negative.
Sarah helped us to engage a brilliant legal team, in Philippa McAtasney QC and Harry MacDonald (Furnival Chambers), who were outstanding in court and of whom, along with Sarah, we cannot speak highly enough of.
Despite the case dragging on for 3 & a half years, Sarah was there for us whenever we needed her, always at the end of the phone when not available in person, even though we knew she was handling numerous other clients simultaneously. She continued her unwavering support throughout the trial and was as ecstatic as we were that the at the outcome. We will be forever grateful to Sarah, Pippa and Harry.
G - Rape - Privately Funded


5 stars Google - Feb 2021
Sarah is amazing. Through the time we spent together she was professional, responsive, informative and very easy to talk to. She is great at making people feel comfortable and she's a very organised and professional, you wouldn't be able to find anyone better
G - Rape - Hove Crown Court - Privately Funded.

5 stars Google & 5 stars Review Solicitors - Feb 2021
Having recently needed legal advice and support with my case, I want to share with everyone how eternally grateful I am to Sarah Smith, Mr Harry MacDonald, and Sarah's team
For their outstanding performance and support they provided me throughout.
They worked tirelessly and professionally from start to finish.
I would like to personally thank Sarah and Harry for their belief in me and always giving
Me hope .
If you ever find yourself in the position of needing a solicitor I can't express enough how much you will be looked after by Sarah and her team, who will work to the highest level, working endlessly supporting you all the way.
M - Historic Sexual Allegations - Legal Aid - Lewes Crown Court

I am very pleased with the representation. The advice and support were very good. I recommend Tildens.
B - Assisting an Offender (murder) - Drugs Supply Southwark Crown Court Sept 2020

5 stars Google - August 2020
I cannot thank Sarah and her team at Tildens enough for helping my grandson. He made some bad choices got involved with the wrong people and found himself in trouble with the police. It was just by coincidence he was assigned Tildens as the duty solicitor but that was the best thing that could have happened to him. Sarah and her team did everything they could to help him, which they did and the outcome was a non custody sentence. Sarah is remarkable very professional, direct and very intelligent she knows her job. I would highly recommend her for any legal requirements.
Thank you Sarah and all your team from both myself and my grandson.
J - Robbery - Lewes Crown Court

5 Stars (Google) - May 2020
I cant stress how amazing this firm are! Iv had representation by another firm for a family matter, they were horrific and left me feeling less that hopeful when I found myself needing another solicitor for this case. Sarah was from start to finish pro active going above & beyond. Her knowledge & professionalism are on point at all times. this combined with her ball breaking, taking no prisoners attitude gives her an edge you will be grateful for when fighting your case. She did my case on legal aid which is a fraction of her private client fees and well below her worth. This only shows how passionate she is in her field & how much she cares about her clients. I will forever be grateful & indebted to Tildens & the amazing Sarah Smith. You are an asset to Tildens Sarah & if I ever need legal representation again I will definitely look no further than Tildens.
CT - Parent Education Prosecution - West Sussex

5 Stars Google - Feb 2020
I can't recommend Sarah and her team at TILDENS highly enough for helping us to achieve the best possible outcome for my son. Following an allegation against my son, we were contacted by Social Services and the police for an "informal chat" with him to determine which course of action they were going to take. We were rightly concerned about what this may lead to. I contacted TILDENS at this time of huge worry and stress for some help and advice. I was overwhelmed by the support offered and am so pleased that I chose TILDENS. Even outside of office hours I would receive replies to my messages and help when it was needed the most. I am certain that had a member of TILDENS team not been present at the meeting, the outcome would have been very different. They took control of the situation, putting my son at ease by ensuring he was fully aware of what to expect, and how to react with the knowledge that he was being supported. I am so grateful to TILDENS for helping our family to come through this. This professionalism and compassion shown went way beyond our expectations. Thanks to all at TILDENS.
S - Youth/ Sexual Offences - Brighton

5 Stars Google - Feb 2020
I was asked to have a voluntary interview with the police regarding a collision. I knew I needed legal advice and Tildens caught my attention. They responded quickly to my request and explained clearly the procedure with the police. I felt reassured from the moment Tildens took on my case, and at the police station, Samantha Greenwood, the solicitor quickly grasped the relevant details of the case. I would highly recommend Tildens as your legal representative and Tildens representation led to a successful outcome.
JR - Road Traffic - Brighton

5 stars (Google) - Sept 2019
"Can’t recommend Tildens enough! Efficient, informative and insistent, Sarah Smith is amazing - the care and complete attention and support she gave was incredibly reassuring at a very vulnerable time for me. My case had been ongoing for the last year with me struggling to represent myself, then I called Sarah for advice and it was the best thing I have ever done . She had also contacted other people during her supporting me to make sure I could get the total support that I needed during my case! Within just months of contacting her I was acquitted . For this I will be forever thankful."
RP - Education Prosecution - West Sussex

5 stars (Google) - Sept 2019
"It is now just over a week since my sentencing and I’m at home writing this review. It could have been so very different - me sitting in a prison cell. More than two years ago I found myself self in a custody suite. I did not have legal representation as I thought I didn’t need it. After I did take legal advice from a large firm of solicitors as my court appearance was getting nearer and I hadn’t had any correspondence or meeting. I was concerned I contacted them to be told we would have a short meeting at the court on the day of my appearance. I was very concerned that I hadn’t been give any advice or what may happen as this was my first unfortunate brush with the law. With just a few weeks till my court appearance Sarah Smith at Tildens was recommended. A phone call to her office Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning a meeting with Sarah, and I cannot describe the feeling of relief at that meeting. And the confidence I had in her. Within 24 hours Sarah had made several appointments for me to do with the court appearance. Also at that first meeting Sarah explained the costs very clearly and arranged a barrister. In all I had three court appearances, and Sarah was there to advise and guide me through the process - of which I had no knowledge. On the last two court appearances the barrister was there as well as Sarah> It was a very stressful time for me and Sarah was absolutely brilliant at reassuring me, and the outcome was very much better than I expected. It could have been a custodial sentence but for the advice from the barrister and Sarah - extraordinary hard work and advice. I’m at home now and my family and friends can’t thank Sarah Smith enough.
I can’t put into words how grateful I am. Many, many thanks....you're a STAR."
SB – Drug Supply - Brighton – Privately Funded

5 Stars (Google) - July 2019
"Super-efficient. We cannot recommend Sarah Smith and her team at Tildens highly enough. The firm were very friendly, highly efficient, effective and kept us up to date at all times with swift and excellent levels of communication."
RL - DV Assault - Eastbourne


5 Stars (Google) - July 2019
"I first contacted Tildens Solicitors after having to dismiss my previous solicitors at my sentencing at Crown Court.
I was previously using a larger firm in Brighton and Hove and felt that something was not right as the sentence and even the charges against me, were not what I’d discussed with them. I had felt uneasy for a while as my case was very serious and had been going on for almost three years, yet I had seldom had contact with them and whenever contact was made, it was initiated by me. Also, whenever contact was made, I was always passed from pillar to post and given contradicting information by different representatives.

After much frustration, my case was adjourned by the court to give me time to find new representation. I scoured the internet and contacted many other large firms before stumbling upon Tildens’ website. I was attracted by the fantastic reviews, the funky artwork and a profile of my solicitor, Sarah Smith.

After a brief conversation on the telephone, we met within two hours and I knew I had found the solicitor for me. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable, empathetic but also direct. During the very limited time I was given by the courts, Sarah spent more time with me and working on my case than the previous firm had in 3 years. One evening Sarah and me spent at least 6 hours together going over my case in minute detail.

I was naïve to think that all solicitors pretty much do the same job, especially given that I was claiming Legal Aid and the financial incentives for the solicitor are a fraction of what is earned from a private client.

Sarah does not work in criminal law for its financial gain, she works to give her clients justice and the best defence possible. After much discussion, Sarah hand picked me a London based barrister that she felt could assist me most effectively. Myself, the barrister and Sarah worked together to get me the best possible outcome using their combined skill sets.

The sentence I received was one third, 1/3 of what I was expecting, and this is all thanks to Sarah.

The judicial system and the CPS can be very harsh and look to impose the maximum sentence upon a defendant if their representation is not the best it can be.

I learned today Sarah is coming to visit me in prison. I see no reason for her to do so as the case is over and the outcome was so good that I have no reason to appeal, the only reason for her visit is that she cares about her clients. If I had used Sarah from the beginning, I honestly believe I would not be sitting here today. I found Sarah too late and my case was essentially damage limitation.

When looking for legal representation, don’t just go with your duty solicitor, research and speak with as many solicitors as possible. Be sceptical, ask questions and find the right one for you. It can make all the difference. But my recommendation is Tildens Solicitor and Sarah Smith.

Thank you so much, myself and my family will be eternally grateful!"
W- S18 GBH with intent/Aggravated Burglary - Brighton - July 2019

5 Starts (Google)
"First class service from start to finish! I took a chance, based on their reviews, that Tildens could help and they 100% didn’t let me down. If you are unsure which firm to choose then please don’t look anywhere else. Sarah Smith and her colleagues were stellar and dealt with a complex situation perfectly. A million thanks Tildens "
F- Attempted S18 GBH with intent - Liverpool - Nov 18

5 Stars (Google) - Nov 2018
Best solicitors in Brighton hands down!
Sarah is very caring and tries very hard when it comes to giving you information on your case. Very professional and always there to answer any questions or help.
C - Drugs Importation - Brighton

5 Starts (Google) - Nov 2018
"At I time of great need by family, I got a phone call from a duty solicitor, nothing strange about that if a member of your family is in bother with the boys in blue.
Except this was 1.30 in the morning and I talked with her for the best part of an hour. Full of positivity and reassurance.
She worked tirelessly, keeping in contact from start to finish, liaising with who ever was needed, ensuring we had brilliant counsel.
Faultless.
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind, that she saved my sons life, through sheer dogged refusal to accept what we were being told to accept.
Thank you Tilsden.
But my heartfelt thank you to Sarah
If you need criminal defence, use Tilsden, and hopefully you will be lucky enough to have Sarah on your
-CD - Attempted Murder - Brighton - Nov 18

5 Stars (Google) - Oct 2018
Excellent Service....couldn't have received a more informative and friendly service. Highly recommended!!!
-DC- Assault Brighton

5 Stars (Google)
"If you want a solicitor who will handle your case with their complete, undivided attention and a consistent high level of care, seek out Sarah at Tildens. She works around the clock, tirelessly and is truly remarkable."
-JH - Attempted Murder - Brighton - Nov 18

5 Stars (Google)
"Tildens and Sarah have helped us consistently with a variety of cases and have been nothing short of brilliant. Always professional, empathic and are ahead of their time- their legal services are unparalleled in the area. Thank you."
E - Class A drug supply / Firearms - Brighton 2018

5 Stars (Google)
I couldn't recommend this solicitors enough!
They were professional, friendly and very informative. I was talked through the whole process in my first phone call and came away reassured. Throughout my whole experience with the firm, I was emailed with updates and felt I could ask any questions. I felt supported and came away with the best possible outcome.
Thank you!
L - Youth - Assault - Brighton 2017