Claiming your legal costs back

We like to win.

Winning is good because it makes our client’s happy and it means that the prosecution have to pay your legal costs!

When we win a case we always apply to the court for a Defence Costs Order. This is the court order that allows you to recover your costs (that includes your own out of pocket expenses, legal fees and expert fees) from the prosecution. There are some conditions to Defence Costs Orders, which is another good reason to instruct a solicitor who understands how they work.

Fees:

We do not charge for initial telephone advice. We are pleased to discuss your case with you and outline the options available to you before you decide to instruct us.

Stage 1 – First Appearance

Legal advice and assistance prior to you entering your plea. Our contact with the court, police and Crown Prosecution Service (request initial evidence etc).

Representation at court to enter your plea and handling defence issues or mitigation at court: £1500 + VAT

Stage 2 – Preparatory work

Legal advice and preparatory work following a not guilty plea: £2500 + VAT

This fee covers all our usual preparatory work on your case. A defence of a case would usually take between 3 – 6 months.

Stage 3 – Representation at court

Representation at any future court hearing: £2500 + VAT

If the CPS drops your case, you will not usually need to attend court.

Possible additional fees.

There are some circumstances where additional fees may apply. A member of our team will be pleased to discuss these with you.

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