Criminal Defence Associates

Criminal Defence Associates are accredited by the Law Society as specialist defence lawyers and hold the Legal Service Commission Specialist Quality Mark. CDA specialise exclusively in criminal law defence work in the Magistrates and Crown Courts.

A driving licence is now essential for most people, so much so that your livelihood probably depends upon it. Money spent on quality legal advice and representation when court proceedings are pending can secure your job, your standard of living and the quality of life for you and your family.

The number of motoring offences has fluctuated in recent years, rising from 6.9 million offences in 1993. In the early 1990s fixed penalty notices dealt with the majority of motoring offences. Penalty charge notices were introduced in 1994 and are issued by local authorities for offences of obstruction, waiting and parking. By 2000 they accounted for almost a half of motoring offences. Over a fifth of offences resulted in court proceedings by 2000.
Cameras provided evidence for over 1.9 million offences dealt with by 2003. Overall, these cameras provided evidence for 61 per cent of speeding offences

Fixed Fees

A fixed fee with Criminal Defence Associates is just that we agree a fee with you and that is it, fixed whatever may happen. If you are acquitted or if the case is dropped we will seek to recover your costs from the court. Please note that this cannot be guaranteed. If you are eligible for free legal advice, we will advise you and help make the necessary legal aid application. For all cases in Lincolnshire our fees are guilty plea in the Magistrates Court from just £200, not guilty plea, half day trial Magistrates Court trial from as little as £500, not guilty 1 day trial Magistrates Court trial £1000. Please note, that if an expert witness is required in your case, then their fees are in addition to the fees quoted above. All prices are correct at time of publication. All prices are exclusive of VAT and will be charged at the standard rate. Our aim in to provide total transparency in our charges. The fixed fee covers everything including travel. Cases that are likely to take more that one day will be charged at a negotiable hourly rate, which will be discussed and agreed with you before we commence work on your behalf.

Solicitors specialising exclusively in advising and assisting persons accused of, or charged with, criminal or motoring offences. With offices in Boston, Skegness and Sleaford, we cover all of Lincolnshire and also Cambridgeshire and Norfolk

Trade Bodies / Associations

The Law Society Solicitors Regulation Authority Criminal Law Solicitors Association

Specialist Services

Advice, assistance and representation from the police station to Crown Court. Legal aid available on most matters. Legal advice at police station is free, irrespective of your means

Trading Since

2005