We have extensive experience of road traffic law and offences

For a First Hearing of a straightforward motoring case at a Magistrates Court our fixed fee is £750 plus VAT plus disbursements eg mileage/parking costs for travel.

An example would be a drink driving matter.

The Fee Includes:

Up to 2 hours attendance/preparation: considering evidence, taking your instructions, providing advice on likely sentence. Attendance and representation at a single hearing at the Magistrates Court.

The fee does not include:

Instruction of any expert witnesses, taking statements from any witnesses, advice and assistance in relation to a special reasons hearing or advice or assistance in relation to any appeal.

The key stages of your matter are based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.

Meet with your solicitor to provide instructions on what happened.

We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.

Arranging to take any witness statements if necessary (this will have an additional cost, of £250 plus VAT per hour).

We will explain the court procedure to you so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.

We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.

We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.

We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court. We anticipate being at court for [e.g. half a day].

We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.

Our hourly rate is £250 plus VAT.

We also offer trial fees. Please call us for details.