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Solicitor Advocate

How can I help? David Barton motorists' lawyerMotoring law is both complex and technical and changes constantly either because of new legislation or new decisions by the Courts. Most solicitors don’t undertake this work and routinely refer clients to specialists such as myself.

As a Solicitor Advocate I can help throughout the entire process from the initial Police interview or investigation to the conclusion of your case in Court. I will be your readily accessible point of contact and representation at all times.

Clients can seek advice in connection with any motoring prosecution and I can bring real value in areas of process including:

  • Discontinuing prosecutions
  • Appealing against a conviction or sentence
  • Applying for a case to be reopened

I have a strong track record of defending all types of drivers including:

You can find out more about how I can help with specific issues through the menu on the right, and in my helpsheets.

What our clients say

Mr Barton doesn’t, like other firms practicing within this area of law (drink drive), promise to ‘get you off’.  What he does offer is a professional, thoughtful, and highly professional advocacy service, where you can be confident that your position will be effectively represented and that he will advise you accurately and professionally.  Where there are opportunities for defence, he has the experience, knowledge, and expertise to identify these for you and provide you the right advice.

If you want an honest, ethical, and highly competent professional, I would recommend.

 

D South East

Firstly, once again my wife and I would like to thank you sincerely for all your help and support since this all started.

You have been courteous and professional throughout this ordeal ” career saver”.

We would surely recommend your services

Thank you again.

Mr Mrs J London

Where do I start?

Faced with what I perceived was a difficult period of my life, I’d finally arrived at a place which was totally out of my control and would hang over my like a dark cloud for the best part of a year.

At my wits end, through google I found David Barton (Solicitor Advocate). I called him and told him of the issue and likely outcome of what it was that I had to deal with.

I was fearful of what I would have to testify in court, and was reassured that my fears were unfounded, and that I could tell my story in truth without fear.

There were some hitches with the hearing dates which meant that David couldn’t appear personally with me in court in the first instance. However he was able to arrange to do so via video link at short notice. At this point the hearing was adjourned to a later date.

After many phone calls to discuss my case further, through his many contacts he appointed a Barrister to appear in court with me on the due date. The Barrister had been fully briefed on my case and was thorough in his approach and advice as to the way in which I was to be dealt with.

Subsequently, my court appearance had a completely successful outcome. I am no longer in that dark place.

Rest assured David Barton knows his stuff

RS Midlands

David was very professional and presented my ‘special circumstances’ defence to the court extremely skillfully, with the result exactly as David had indicated he hoped for. A service worth every penny!

PF Surrey

I’ve shopped around for motoring solicitors and David Barton is by far the best. Can’t recommend him highly enough.

YR Oxfordshire

Can’t thank David enough, he is very knowledgeable and was extremely helpful from start to finish. Ended up getting my case dropped so couldn’t have asked for more. Would definitely recommend!

DC Kent

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I thought I’d written a review about David as I had hired David a few years Ago and was facing a ban for doing 104 mph on a motorway… it was an expensive exercise but he got the case completely dropped after 2 hearings – amazing. I’ve just asked for some advice about congestion and low emission charge and couldn’t find my original review. even if he cant help this time I will always go back to him, hopefully I won’t have to but you never know what’s around the corner……..

KE Kent

Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness, Value
David was recommended to us as the best motoring solicitor there is. He helped us through a very stressful time with our son and we couldn’t have asked for more. We would highly recommend him.

MM Kent

Success rates

I am often asked what my success rates are

Success means different things depending on the circumstances:

  • securing an acquittal after a not guilty plea and trial;
  • identifying defects in proceedings and bringing them to a swift conclusion;
  • persuading the police not to issue a summons when one is threatened;
  • persuading the police or the Crown Prosecution Service to either withdraw proceedings or to accept a guilty plea to a lesser offence;
  • persuading the Court not to disqualify at all or to disqualify for a shorter period by arguing exceptional hardship or special reasons;
  • persuading the Court to impose points rather than a ban;
  • persuading the Court to impose a short ban rather than points which would lead to a long ban or licence revocation;
  • persuading the Court to impose a shorter ban than it could have done (for example in drink driving cases where there is a wide range of periods available to the Court depending on the breath/blood reading or other circumstances);
  • ensuring that the court has all the relevant material before it so that you obtain the best outcome.

By these standards my success rate is comfortably over 95%. With over 40 years experience I am very skilled at judging and presenting cases. I give realistic advice about the possible success of your case so that your expectations are not unfairly and expensively raised. However, you can be certain that whether I am dealing with a serious dangerous driving prosecution or a more straightforward speeding matter, a full trial or a simple mitigation, I will bring to it the same robust approach and high quality representation.

I am here to help

If you’d like my help then please contact me as soon as you are summoned, charged or receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution. Steps taken early can influence the outcome.

Even if you already have a court date or have been convicted and want to appeal I can help, but the sooner you let me know the better.

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