Changing Solicitor

[fruitsalad]

Is it easy to change solicitor, while getting legal aid?

[Buenchico]

The approval of a court has to be obtained. The court will need to be satisfied that there's a valid reason for changing solicitors:
http://criminallawyer.co.uk/criminal-defence-questions-and-answers-old-bailey-solicitors/crown-court-defence/can-i-change-my-criminal-defence-lawyers/

Here's the form which needs to be completed:
https://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/criminal/docs/october-2015/rep001-eng.pdf

I assume that your question relates to your son's present difficulties. The fact that he's been remanded suggests that it's likely to be a Crown Court matter, so it might be more important to get a decent barrister, rather than a particularly good solicitor. Your son is free to suggest a barrister to his solicitor, although the solicitor doesn't necessarily have to go along with the suggestion (or the barrister might have other commitments anyway). This barrister has a particularly good reputation, accepts legal aid cases and works anywhere in the country:
http://www.25bedfordrow.com/site/people/profile/michael.neofytou

[Marshwarble]

If you're getting a divorce for instance, it may be compulsory.

[fruitsalad]

Thank you, the information is very much appreciated, this is all new to me so all information is greatly appreciated.

[EDDIE51]

It would help us suggest a course of action if you were prepared to give us an idea of the charges your son faces. Assault, theft, criminal damage,fraud?
Of course you may want to keep it confidential, if so we understand. But I do think it would help to formulate a 'plan of defense' to know what he is facing.