Advice, Assistance and Advocacy at the Magistrates Court

Attending court can be a distressing and confusing experience – particularly for those who have never been in the situation before. Our experienced Solicitors are sensitive to the issues and will talk you through the process in everyday language - ensuring you know what to expect from court proceedings and when this will occur. As well as advising you whether to plead guilty or not guilty, we will prepare you fully for any court appearance.

 

We will prepare an individual defence case for your particular situation. We will explore every possible avenue from tracing and interviewing potential witnesses, instructing experts, making site visits, taking photographs and viewing camera footage (where appropriate). You will not have to address the Magistrates or Judge yourself – we will present your case on your behalf.

 

Walker Smith Way has an excellent reputation at the Magistrates Court, with a good track record of ‘not guilty’ verdicts.

 

Public funding (where the government pays for your legal representation) is available in some cases at the Magistrates Court including some motoring offences where there is a risk of losing your licence or livelihood if convicted, or a dispute over the evidence.  

 

For more information on the legal process and funding options, please see our Information Sheets.