Over 120 years of combined experience of Magistrates’ Court Proceedings

If you’re appearing before the Magistrates’ Court, you will need specialist advice and representation from a people who know what they are doing. As a Firm of Solicitors, Lawtons  are lucky enough to have over 120 years of combined experience representing clients in the Magistrates Court – our Solicitors have dealt with all categories and types of offences and their expertise both in terms of advocacy and the law, means that you can be confident that you will receive the best possible representation.

Representation FREE of Charge in most circumstances

As a specialist criminal defence firm, which has achieved ‘Category One’ status from the Legal Services Commission we are able to offer representation free of charge in most circumstances. Wherever possible we will try and secure a representation order to ensure that we can provide free representation in the Magistrates’ Court. In certain circumstances, where free representation is not available, we are able to offer competitive private fee rates and fixed fee representation.

We’ll advise you of the most appropriate form of funding for your case

On a daily basis we are in attendance at a number of local courts in order that we can service our extensive client basis. Rest assured that should you need representation in one of our local Magistrates courts, we will able to represent you in all matters, and will advise you on the most suitable form of funding for your particular circumstances.

We command the greatest respect from our peers

As a business; Lawtons regularly receive and accept instructions from other firms of solicitors, on an agency basis, where they are unable to offer the expertise necessary to represent their own clients. They entrust Lawtons’ to do this on their behalf, which is testament that we are the held in the highest regard by our peers.