Representation at Magistrates and Crown Courts

We have solicitors dealing with cases at the Magistrates’ Court every day. Three of our solicitors have a HCA qualification, which means we can continue to represent you if your case is sent to the Crown Court, or indeed beyond.

Most of our work is in Swindon, but we can travel to other courts in the area.

If you are charged, we will assess your eligibility for Legal Aid (Government funding) which will cover the costs of representing you at Court. However, Legal Aid is means-tested, and some offences are not covered by the scheme, so if you do not qualify, we will talk to you about the cost of representing you. We work to set fees and not hourly rates, so you will always know how much the process will cost. You can get more information about Legal Aid from the Legal Aid website.

Private fees in the Magistrates Court

If you are not eligible for Legal Aid funding, we can represent you on a private basis. Our main set fees are;

Guilty plea (+ PSR if adjourned)                £480 (£400 + VAT)

Exceptional Hardship                                      £600 (£500 + VAT)

Special Reasons                                                £840 (£700 + VAT)

Trial (up to one day)                                       £2400 (£2000 + VAT

Extra trial days                                                 £600 (£500 + VAT per day or part thereof on top of basic fee)

These figures are for Swindon Magistrates Court only. For Magistrates Courts elsewhere in the UK, there would be travelling costs and expenses payable in addition and a quote would be provided for the additional cost at the outset.

Private Fees in the Crown Court

Legal Aid means testing is at a different rate in the Crown Court and most people are eligible, however, many will need to pay a monthly contribution. Our staff will guide you through that and assist with he documents that you need to submit in the application.

If you are not eligible for Legal Aid in the Crown Court, our main set fees are;

Committal for Sentence                             £900 (£750 + VAT on top of any fees charged for work done in the Magistrates Court)                                                                      £1320 (£1100 + VAT if only instructed once case has been committed for sentence)

A case that involves a Guilty plea at PTPH  £1800 (£1500 + VAT to cover MC hearing, PTPH and sentencing hearing)

These figures are for Swindon Crown Court only. For Crown Courts elsewhere in the UK, there would be travelling costs and expenses payable in addition and a quote would be provided for the additional cost at the outset.

Crown Court Trials - Quotes given on request on an individual case basis.

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