Our Services & Fees

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1. Short Questionnaire
Click the "Instruct us" link below to complete a short questionnaire in as much detail as you can. Do not worry if you cannot answer all questions, but the more information you supply, the quicker we can assist you. Please specify the time and contact number at which we should call you; we will pay for the call and you can request a call from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm, 7 days a week. Please refer to the questionnaire for the service options available and the nature of the work undertaken.

Instruct Us ...

Where possible either scan in and email or fax a copy of any paperwork you have received relating to the offence and your driving licence. If you have a ’credit card’ style licence, we also need to see the endorsement sheet that accompanies it. If you prefer to post documentation, simply email us and we will provide you with a contact address.

3. Payment
We will acknowledge the questionnaire promptly by email and provide payment options/details for the service you have requested.

Online Payments
For the easiest and quickest method of payment and to ensure security and peace of mind for your transaction, we accept online payments via Google Checkout or PayPal. Once you have carried out the transaction, you will receive confirmation from Google or PayPal who will also notify us that payment has been made. Neither will pass to us your financial or credit card details.

Other Methods of Payment
If you would prefer to pay by cheque, postal order, BACS etc, please email us stating how you wish to pay and we will provide you with the appropriate details. This method of payment is not advisable when urgent action is required as there will be a slight delay whilst funds clear.

Once the above steps have been completed, we will review your documentation and then allocate the file to the most appropriate case handler. We will email you confirming an appointment time to telephone you to discuss your case personally. We will allow sufficient time to discuss the case fully with you and will ensure that you are fully aware of the action that we will be taking and we will also discuss with you any concerns you have regarding the case.

We will always confirm our advice in an email and take further action as appropriate for the service you have chosen. However you proceed, you will do so safe in the knowledge that your case has been properly understood and you have received advice that is appropriate for you and your circumstances.

We would normally acknowledge your enquiry immediately and we aim to telephone you to discuss your case as soon as we have received your documents and confirmation that your payment has cleared. We deal with cases on a first come first served basis. If we cannot telephone you at the exact time that you have requested, we will email you to suggest an alternative time.

Obviously the more notice we get the better, as there are often many aspects of the case that require full preparation, well in advance of the hearing. However, we attempt to be as flexible as possible. If we can give urgent assistance we will do so, although on occasions it maybe difficult to obtain instructions and arrange/instruct a Barrister to represent you, particularly if you allow less than 24 hours before your hearing date. Whilst Motor Lawyers are open until 10 pm, not all of the Barristers that we instruct can be contacted at such short notice. Please note that in urgent cases, we reserve the right to deal with same only under our Total Assistance Service.

Motor Lawyers will always allocate the most appropriate representative to assist you. Our staff have extensive knowledge of all areas of motor law with specialist knowledge ranging from construction & use, drink driving, speeding, death by dangerous driving etc. Once allocated, your representative will see the case through from start to finish.

When we discuss the case with you, we will give you our best advice in relation to your plea, tactics and how to proceed. If having considered that advice, you decide that you wish to change your plea, we will proceed in accordance with your instructions and will obviously present the best case we can. You may change your plea as the case progresses but clearly, the advice we give is done so only after we have considered the matter fully. It will be what we believe to be the best course of action.

If during the course of our initial discussion it is clear that an alternative service would be more appropriate for you, you can upgrade at that stage and will only pay the higher fee; you will not have to pay for 2 separate services. Likewise, if it is clear that the case can be dealt with correctly by way of a cheaper service, Motor Lawyers will refund the difference.

We will keep you posted with regular email updates. If you have a specific query, email your representative at Motor Lawyers and a response will follow.

In order to keep our overheads low, Motor Lawyers do not employ telephonists as support staff. When we call, you are being telephoned by one of our lawyers who has already reviewed your case. This is the most efficient manner in which we can work and again, by not having a telephone answering service/telephonist team, we can reduce our charges to you.

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If you require representation, Motor Lawyers will book and instruct a Barrister who specialises in defending road traffic cases. We will confirm the identity of the Barrister well in advance of the hearing and will agree a fee based on your instructions. Wherever possible, we will ensure that the Barrister also has local knowledge for the Court in which you are appearing.

Motor Lawyers feel that your case is best presented by using a Barrister because they specialise in Court advocacy. We will have thoroughly instructed the Barrister on your behalf prior to the Court date and so he will be able to present your case accurately and in a compelling manner.

A Barrister (Counsel) is a qualified lawyer who specialises in Court advocacy. Whilst most Solicitors will prepare cases but rarely attend Court, a Barrister will present at Court the cases that have been prepared on his/her behalf.

Once we have prepared your case fully, Motor Lawyers will supply detailed instructions to the Barrister clarifying the pros and cons of the case, tactics to be adopted and confirmation as to how the case should be presented on your behalf. The cases are prepared thoroughly and include a detailed review of all available evidence and clarification of all the relevant points of law. The instructions are then discussed with Counsel in order that you receive the best possible representation.

Due to the number of cases that we handle, Motor Lawyers can obtain preferential rates when instructing Barristers. Whilst their fees will vary according to experience, location and the complexity of the case, for straight forward attendances in the Magistrates’ Court, you should expect a fee from £250 + VAT. Even in the most complex cases, the fee should not exceed £500 + VAT. We will endeavour to offer a choice of Barristers for your approval. The fee agreed will include presentation of the case, all preparation and reading time on the part of the Barrister, any pre–hearing discussion with you, travel time and waiting time. As with ourselves, the amount of the fee is agreed in advance; there are no hidden costs.

Payment of Counsel’s fees must clear in advance of a hearing.

In the majority of cases, Counsel will discuss any issues with you at Court immediately prior to the hearing. We suggest that most clients arrive 45 minutes prior to the designated time for this purpose. If you have any queries prior thereto, liaise with us and will ensure that they are dealt with and included in the Barrister’s instructions.

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