Initial Conference
Bespoke advice on your case
£450–£550 + VAT
- Taking instructions
- Obtaining and reviewing case papers
- Verbal and written advice on plea and likely outcome
- Entering a plea with the court in writing (if relevant)
Transparent pricing
Our fees
In most cases we can agree a fixed fee with you in advance. We always start with a free, no-obligation discussion — and if you take the matter forward, the fee for each stage is agreed with you and put in writing.
Last reviewed: 2 August 2026
How our fixed fees work
It is difficult to be prescriptive, because each case depends on its seriousness, the location of the court hearing, the amount of paperwork, whether you want us to deal with the case by letter or attend personally, what you wish us to achieve on your behalf, and how you want us to try and reach that outcome.
We will always have a free initial no-obligation discussion with you first, to establish whether we can help. If you want to take the matter forward, we agree a fee for each stage of the proceedings, which is then put in writing.
Fixed fees
What our work costs
Advice & written work
Letter of Representation
Written representations to the prosecution
£200–£300 + VAT
- Written representations based on your instructions
- Aim: case discontinued or a lesser charge substituted
- Liaising with the prosecution and court
Letter of Mitigation
Guilty plea with written mitigation
£200–£300 + VAT
- Entering a guilty plea with written representations
- Aim: sentence in your absence and a reduced penalty
- Liaising with the prosecution and court
Lodging an Appeal Notice
Appeal against conviction or sentence
£250 + VAT
- Completing the appeal form
- Lodging the form with the relevant parties
- Liaising with the court and prosecution
Defence Costs Order Application
If you are found not guilty
£200 + VAT
- Application to recover some of your legal fees after an acquittal
Court representation
Court Representation — Guilty Plea
£750–£850 + VAT
- Full preparation of the case
- Consideration of character references
- Personal representation to advance mitigation and keep the penalty to a minimum
Court Representation — Not Guilty Plea
£750–£850 + VAT
- Full preparation of the case
- Liaising with the prosecuting authority
- Case management procedures and all necessary forms
- Personal representation
Exceptional Hardship Hearing
Exceptional hardship / mitigating circumstances
£1,500–£1,800 + VAT
- Full preparation of the case
- Review of all supporting documents
- Personal representation
Special Reasons Hearing
£2,000–£2,500 (half day) · £3,000–£3,500 (full day) + VAT
- Full preparation of the case
- Taking statements from witnesses
- Reviewing all the evidence
- Personal representation
Trial
£2,000–£2,500 (half day) · £3,000–£3,500 (full day) + VAT
- Full preparation of the case
- Gathering evidence and taking witness statements
- Reviewing all the evidence
- Personal representation
Police station
Police Station Interview
£1,000–£1,200 + VAT
- Advice before questioning
- Personal representation at the police station interview
VAT is charged at 20% on our fees. Figures were last verified against the firm's published prices at migration.
What is excluded from fixed fees
Third-party fees / disbursements
Our fixed fees do not include third-party fees, also known as disbursements — costs or expenses paid to a third party on your behalf, such as barristers’ fees, experts’ reports and medical reports. The amount depends on the experience of the barrister, the type of expert and the work involved, but could be in the region of £2,000 plus VAT or more. We obtain quotes on a case-by-case basis and agree the fee with you before engaging the third party, and we issue an invoice detailing the amount and type of work. VAT is normally payable at 20%.
VAT
VAT is charged at 20% on our fees.
Court fees
Any monies the court orders you to pay — including fines, costs and a victim surcharge — are not included.
Defence costs order application
If you are found not guilty, we can apply for some of your legal fees to be repaid to you. We charge £200 plus VAT to make this application on your behalf.
Factors which may increase our fixed fees
Multiple offences, several witnesses, complex legal issues, or a court hearing more than 30 miles from our office. We discuss any increase with you and agree it before carrying out the work. If an unforeseen event during proceedings increases our fees, we discuss it with you first and provide revised costs information — though normally we can pre-empt most situations and our fees remain as originally quoted.
Factors which may decrease our fixed fees
For example, if we are already at court on another case the same day, or we are simply applying to adjourn your case. We will discuss any decrease with you.
Timescales and invoicing
We are largely in the hands of third parties on the timing of your case. We charge for the initial conference before the conference, and issue invoices prior to each stage of the proceedings, which require payment before the stage begins unless we have agreed otherwise with you.
Who does the work
We are a small team of specialist motoring lawyers supported by a paralegal and an administration assistant. Maria Moore, the most experienced and senior solicitor in the firm, will lead and supervise your case. On occasion, subject to workloads and with your agreement, your case may be led by Imogen Cox, with Maria continuing to oversee it. See about the team for everyone’s experience.
Free initial telephone advice
Get a clear quote for your case
Call for free initial advice and we will tell you what your case is likely to cost — before you commit to anything.