With Legal Aid you might feel like another case in an overburdened system. The Legal Aid system has been underfunded for decades and the stark reality is that you cannot guarantee the standard of legal representation compared to when you fund a case privately.

We understand the pressures and difficulties that come with a police investigation or when you have been charged with a criminal offence. Your world can be turned upside down and can have a devastating effect on your reputation, relationships and business.

At Lostock Legal we offer representation in the Magistrates and the Crown Court on a private fee basis. We offer a bespoke service backed by years of dedicated experience and our team is available and accessible every step of the way so you can be confident that your case is in safe hands. You will remain informed throughout and we tailor our strategies to fit your unique circumstances. We understand it is not just about representation at the police station or at Court.

We would take proactive steps to secure your acquittal instead of reacting to developments as they come. We anticipate potential challenges and this foresight often makes a difference between winning or losing a case.

You will be guaranteed continuity and consistency from the initial consultation to court appearances and you will be advised exclusively throughout by the two partners who between them have 50 years of experience in the profession

The truth is if your income is over a certain threshold (gross income of £12,475 per year) then you would not qualify for legal aid in the Magistrates Court and the grant of Legal Aid is means tested in the Crown Court, often resulting in a monthly contribution during the lifetime of the proceedings. The contributions under this scheme can be more than the cost of instructing solicitors privately.

We would be able to save you costs as we have our own in house advocates who can represent you at every stage, including the Crown Court. This would dramatically reduce your fees and allow you access to this service from the start. Please see our FEES PAGE for more information.

For serious cases there may be a provision in your insurance policy which allows you to instruct the solicitor of your choice to cover your legal expenses rather than find the funding yourself. Please see our page on Legal Expenses Insurance for further information.