Who we help
For people under investigation, charged with an offence or summoned to court, including drivers facing a motoring prosecution.
What the service can include
- Advice before and after a police interview
- Representation in the magistrates’ courts: first hearings, sentencing and trial
- Motoring offences, actual bodily harm (ABH) and grievous bodily harm (GBH)
- Crown Court cases, charged at hourly rates
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Review the allegation
We read the charge, summons or other papers and identify the dates that matter.
Advise on the evidence and plea
We explain the prosecution case, your options and the likely course of the proceedings.
Represent you at court
We prepare and present your case at the hearing, including mitigation if you plead guilty.
What to prepare
- The charge sheet, summons, postal requisition or Single Justice Procedure notice
- Any bail conditions and the date of your next hearing
- Documents or messages relevant to the allegation
- For motoring matters: your driving licence and any Notice of Intended Prosecution
Fees and the first consultation
Our fixed fees for criminal cases dealt with at the Magistrates’ Court are published on the criminal law fees page. Cases at the Crown Court are charged at hourly rates.
Questions about criminal defence
Should I speak to a solicitor before a police interview?
Yes. Advice before an interview helps you understand the allegation and your options. Tell us the date and time of the interview when you contact us.
Can I discuss my case in Ukrainian or Russian?
Yes. Taras Demchuk speaks Ukrainian and Russian as well as English and German.
What if my case is at the Crown Court?
Cases at the Crown Court are charged at hourly rates. We explain the likely costs before you instruct us.