Criminal Law: Fees and Work.

Below is a full breakdown of our criminal fees split by complexity of the application, and a summary of what each level of complexity includes.

How are our fees calculated?

These fees are calculated as an average based off our experience of handling criminal matters, and the hourly rates associated. Please note that we do not normally offer fixed fees on criminal matters, however where we do, any fixed fee quotes will typically exceed the estimates below.

Where the work involved falls outside of the guidance set out, additional fees may be incurred at the hourly rate of the solicitor working on your matter. These additional fees will always be agreed with you.

We do not provide legal aid, pro bono or ‘no win no fee’ criminal defence services.

How much does a criminal defence case cost?

Given the scope of criminal law, it’s difficult to give an average cost for criminal defence cases. Multiple factors can impact the cost, including the severity of the case, the amount of evidence needed, and whether you’re looking to plead guilty or not guilty.

When facing criminal allegations, you will always need to arrange an initial consultation with one of our criminal solicitors. That way, our solicitors can give you a fee estimate for your matter once they understand the details of your case. The cost of our initial consultation is £200 plus VAT.

Long-term work visas.

Our solicitors charge £305 to £550 per hour, plus VAT depending on the seniority of who is working on your employment matter. Our average costs represent the work involved across the period it usually takes to either settle your case out of court or proceed to a full hearing.

We have a flat rate fee on all initial consultations, regardless of the legal team that attends. This fee is £200 plus VAT.