Specialist Motoring Lawyer

Covid-19 Update

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23rd March 2020 my office is closed to clients and other visitors. However my ability to advise you remains unchanged. I can do so very effectively by telephone, email, Skype and video conferencing using Zoom or Face Time. My work with courts, police and Crown Prosecution Service remains unaffected. All these organisations are having to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, and I can usually help and guide you on how best to deal with whatever circumstances you face.

I am confident, that by taking this approach with you I can ensure public health is protected and that your matter is dealt with as effectively as possible.

Drink Driving

Expert solicitor to represent those facing prosecution for drink driving offences

Drug Driving

Specialist solicitor helping people facing prosecution for drug driving offences

Failure to Provide Samples

Failure to providing a sample to police can sometimes be rationally explained and doesn't have to result in a conviction

Penalty Point (Totting) Ban

Reaching 12 points doesn't have to mean a disqualification.

Speeding Offences

Speeding is the most common motoring offence but I can help you keep your license

New Drivers

New drivers face additional restrictions and greater repercussions for any motoring offences. Get expert help

Special Reasons

A "Special reasons" defence can help you keep your license but it must be skillfully presented

NIPs & Section 172 Notices

It is important that you respond in the right way. seek expert advice

Dangerous & Careless Driving

These laws are very complex and require experience, skill and diligence to successfully defend

Driving Without Insurance

Reaching 12 points doesn't have to mean a disqualification.

Mobile Phones

The law around use of mobile phones is complex and penalties are stiff.

Appeals

Appealing a conviction requires specialist knowledge and advice. I can help.

Personable and straightforward but expert legal advice and representation

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Why David Barton

I Have Unrivalled Expertise

36 years experience in road traffic cases
I specialise in motoring law - I'm not a generalist
I am qualified as an advocate to represent you in both Magistrates' and Crown Courts so you always know who your advocate will be
I deal with motoring law every day
I am a recognised expert sought out by the media for opinion and comment
I know motoring law inside out
I know how to deal with the Police, Courts and Crown Prosecution Service

I Have an Excellent Track Record

I have a better than 95% success rate
I have very many satisfied clients
I am skilled at judging and presenting cases
I am a robust advocate in court
I have access to a range of expert witnesses to support your case
I can invariably see the best way of helping you achieve the best possible result

You Work Only With Me

I do not employ impersonal or unqualified case handlers so you deal only with me
I will be your contact and adviser from your first call to completion of your case
I will represent you in both Magistrates' and Crown Courts so you always know who your advocate will be
You will find me approachable, knowledgeable and supportive

No matter what the situation in which you find yourself, I can help with your motoring law problem.

I have helped very many clients achieve a positive outcome even when they felt their position was hopeless.

I can help with any motoring prosecutions including:

drink driving
dangerous driving
speeding
totting up bans
failure to provide a sample
section 172 notices

About

36 years experience

I qualified as a solicitor in 1982 and have represented drivers involved in road traffic prosecutions all my working life. In fact the very day I qualified I represented a motorist who had been summoned for driving without insurance.

In the last 36 years as a motorists' solicitor I have represented hundreds of clients in connection with all types of driving offences.

I am a Solicitor Advocate which means I can help and represent you in Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts. Not all solicitors can do this.

My Approach

Choosing a solicitor to represent you through your motoring prosecution is difficult.

Most people don't know what to look for in a solicitor or what they can expect from them.

I want my clients to feel confident that they are making the right choice in choosing me. That means that at all times they are clear about what's going to happen, what I will do, what I will need from them and what the costs will be.

My aim is to be the expert advocate you trust.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

Testimonials

Costs

Transparency

I believe in transparency and certainty
In most cases once I know what I am going to be dealing with I will agree a fixed fee
For more complex cases I will give my best estimate of likely costs at the start of proceedings and as necessary as the case develops.

Free Initial Consultation

I offer a completely free and no commitment initial consultation
I will determine possible defences/mitigations
I will be honest about what outcome you can reasonably expect

Recovering Costs

Except for the most serious charges legal aid is not available for motoring prosecutions
If you are successful you may be able to recover a proportion of your costs
I will assist you in recovering costs where possible

Media

Motoring lawyer David Barton joins GP Dr Sarah Jarvis to talk about the new "Drug Driving Laws"

Speed Awareness Courses

I am frequently asked for information about speed awareness courses. The most common questions seek clarity over eligibility, and whether a course can be requested. This short guide is intended to help answer these and other questions.

Police Powers of Vehicle Seizure and Disposal

On the 29th of May 2020 the High Court decided that North Wales Police were wrong to dispose of someone's motorhome by auction after deciding an insurance certificate wasn't valid.

Speeding Offences on the Rise

I was interested to read a press release issued by confused.com about trends in speeding offences in the UK. The article presents data from a Freedom of Information request which shows that speeding offences are significantly on the rise.

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David Barton

Motorists' Lawyer

Phone me on:

01580 292409 or 07876 711 708

DavidBarton AT dblaw DOT co DOT uk

Regulatory Information

David Barton Solicitor Advocate Limited registered in England and Wales. Company number 7404230. Registered Office: Flagstones, High Halden Road, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8JG.

VAT number 807134255

David Barton Director has been granted the Higher Courts (All Proceedings) Qualification and may exercise rights of audience in all Courts.

Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 553879.

Practicing in accordance with its Rules, Regulations and Codes. The Regulations may be found at www.rules.sra.org.uk. I am committed to promoting equality and diversity in all my dealings with clients and third parties. I am a signatory to the Law Society Diversity and Inclusion Charter.

Thanks to David Barton's in-depth knowledge, he was able to control a seemingly impossible situation.	KW, Kent
David's professionalism, experience and hard work paid off and we got a great result.	KD, Kent
David was incredibly supportive throughout the court process and we were very pleased with the result”.	GF, Kent
Because of your dedication you obtained a very successful outcome, against great odds and therefore enabled me to retain my employment.	A D-W, E Sussex
David prepared us well, and with his knowledge of the law, the process and the court managed to minimise what could have been a very serious penalty. We're very grateful.	LP, Kent
David Barton was recommended to me by my regular solicitor as being an expert in motoring cases. His advice was invaluable and effective. I would unhesitatingly recommend him.	SL, London
I’d definitely recommend David Barton’s services to anyone facing a potentially costly and deeply inconvenient ban.	JW, Kent