We are able to offer representation with the benefit of legal aid for most criminal offences. However some offences do not attract legal aid. This includes a number of motoring offences:
We have dedicated solicitors who prepare and represent clients for motoring matters at the Magistrates’ Court. We offer competitive rates on a fixed fee basis so you know the cost of your case at the outset. If there are any additional costs then we will inform you at the outset of the case. Our fees for motoring offences are:
Preparation and attendance at the Magistrates Court for a first hearing/preparatory hearing or case management hearing (excl trial) £150 plus vat.
Half day trial at the Magistrates Court £600 plus vat (this includes all attendances upon you and preparatory work for the trial)
Full Day Trial at the Magistrates Court £1200 plus vat (this includes all attendances upon you and preparatory work for the trial).
Exceptional hardship and/or special reasons argument £400 plus vat (this includes all the attendances upon you and preparatory work for the hearing).
Kindly note these charges are for Bradford and Sheffield Magistrates’ Courts only. Additional travel costs may apply for other Courts.
We also provide other services which are based on fixed fee costs. So again you know the costs of your case from the beginning.
Our immigration department offer competitive rates for advice and representation:
£300 plus vat for preparation of sponsorship documents in support of a UK visa application
£400 plus vat for preparation and completion of standard applications for leave to enter or further remain to leave in the UK
£400 plus vat for any standard immigration appeal application (excl hearing)
£300 plus vat for a half day appeal hearing (excl disbursements)
£600 plus vat for a full day appeal hearing (excl disbursements)
£2000 plus vat for preparation of judicial review applications (excl hearing)
£500 plus vat for written representations against deportation
£100 plus vat for Housing Reports in support of immigration applications (excl disbursements)
£400 plus vat for immigration bail application preparation (excl hearing)
£300 plus vat naturalisation applications
£100 plus vat for completion of standard immigration applications
£200 plus vat to review and give advice on previous applications
All costs exclude disbursements. In normal circumstances disbursements usually cover the costs of photocopying of documentation, postal costs of applications and travel costs. These costs are normally under £100. We will also inform you should there be any additional costs.
We also offer the following services in Conveyancing, only where there is no mortgage applications involved:
Sale: £500 plus VAT and disbursements if the sale value is less than £100,000. If the sale price is more than £100,000 and less than 250,000 we charge £1500 plus vat and disbursements.
Purchase: £600 plus VAT and disbursements. If the purchase price is more than £100,000 and less than 250,000 we charge £1500 plus vat and disbursements.
We also provide advice and assistance with business leases. Our prices are the same as the sale and purchase rates.
Disbursements normally include fees for searches and land registry charges.
Our Fees in Probate matters are as follows:
Assent : £800 plus VAT and disbursements which include the acquisition of land registry office copies and titles.
*VAT is currently set at 20%
