Court Appearances

We will help you to check if you are eligible for legal aid, and offer competitive private rates if you are not. Legal Aid in the Magistrates is means tested, and limited to only those on low incomes or benefits.

Legal Aid in the Crown Court is also means tested, and you may have to pay a substantial contribution to the government to cover your legal costs. We offer packages to those who may not be able to afford the contributions they may have to pay, and can give you time to pay your legal fees.
We will liaise with the prosecution prior to your first appearance and where possible advise you of your options before you appear in court.

When you appear in court, one of advocates will represent you, and advise you of your options.

If you plead guilty we will present mitigation on your behalf, and help you prepare for your sentencing.

If you plead not guilty, we will help you preprare your defence, and will either represent you ourselves or by barristers who we work closely with.

We appear regularly in all Central London courts, both Magistrates, Youth and Crown Courts, and have a presence at our local courts where our advocates are well known and highly regarded for the quality of the representation we aim to provide.