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Trial preparation covers the steps a solicitor takes before a criminal trial to ensure the case is ready to proceed in the Crown Court or magistrates’ court. A solicitor collects and checks evidence, interviews witnesses, drafts statements, requests and reviews disclosure, and prepares bundles of documents. They liaise with the Crown Prosecution Service, police, and expert witnesses, advise on pre-trial applications, and coordinate the defence case so it can be presented clearly at trial.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The act of preparing for trial often hinges on timely disclosure, careful handling of new or changing evidence, and protecting the client’s position against potential adverse findings or procedural missteps. A solicitor’s role includes ensuring compliance with the Criminal Procedure Rules, safeguarding legal rights, and managing the sequence of steps that determine whether a case proceeds to an actual trial or is resolved earlier by plea or other disposition.

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Paul Dillon

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Paul Dillon was first point of contact with Lawtons. He was very helpful, gave me good advice regarding the procedure that l would have to go through once at Magistrates court. The barrister l was appointed was on his recommendation was also very professional and again gave me good advice. Fortunately my case was dismissed before it got to Crown Court. The advice and help l received from Paul, Patrick and Beth was invaluable. An extremely unpleasant and worrying experience had a very good outcome. Thank you Lawtons Solicitors.

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Martin Rogers

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Great company to represent you, had many good results both in the magistrates and crown, Nick Ross is without doubt the most outstanding advocate with his colleague Mr Martin Rogers who does all the litigation at the crown. They are on the ball about late CPS applications and bad character, also excellent at doing work on POCA

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Mark Wardley

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I would like to say a Big thank you to Mark and his team. I was accused of something I did not do and they helped me get through everything up until the whole of my court trial. EXCELLENT service. Would recommend to anyone.

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Kuldeep Clair

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Mr Kuldeep S. Clair displayed professionalism and a hands-on approach, when he handled an employment matter and defended my case. From the moment we first spoke over the phone, Kuldeep seemed very polite and showed willingness to listen. I initially felt at ease talking to him about my case - it all felt natural. Mr Kuldeep represented me at my Newton Trial, which lead to a successful outcome with a community order rather than immediate/suspended sentence! My family and I, could not thank him enough with all the help we received from him. He was thorough with paperwork, arrived at the court on time, patient listener, understanding of the situation (whilst keeping things professional) and always making sure I am updated with the necessary information/result (from start to finish). I tend to say a lot of things when trying to explain myself, but Mr Kuldeep remained open to our discussions and without realising; he eventually used my own words/explanations inside the court to defend me. This showed me that he cares a lot about his clients' needs. I honestly and genuinely, could not have had a better lawyer! HIGHLY recommended!

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Georgia Patterson

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I was involved in a case that had been ongoing for the past two years, during which I had been wrongfully implicated. Throughout this period, I was represented by Georgia Patterson, who provided consistently professional and reliable legal support. She offered clear, well-informed advice at every stage and ensured I was kept fully updated on the progress of the case. Her communication was excellent, and she took the time to explain complex matters in a way that was easy to understand, which gave me a great deal of reassurance during a very stressful time. Georgia demonstrated a high level of dedication and attention to detail, always acting in my best interests and handling the case with care and professionalism. I truly appreciate the effort and commitment she put into achieving a positive outcome, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal representation.

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Tim Ridyard

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Thank you very much to Tim Ridyard for the excellant work provided on a matter now finally closed. This solicitor was really efficient on solving the problem already at the early stage, and very helpful on clarifying the full situation with its possible consequences. We would highly recommend Ashtons Legal.

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I’m completely satisfied with the services provided, my defences vigilance in the understanding of the law was extremely thorough and their choice of expert witness was,”arguably the best in the land”. Without this expertise and attention to detail i fear i would be seriously lost to arbitrary rule and would have suffered greatly. I cannot hold them in higher esteem and would trust them implicitly in any situation that came before me.

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