Astons Law Chambers · Barristers, London
Speak to a barrister before the police interview.
Whatever stage the case is at — police station, first hearing, trial, or appeal — Astons Law Chambers acts in criminal defence and takes instructions direct. Available 24/7 for police station support.
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board.
Police station — 24/7
If you or someone you know is in police custody, call before the interview starts.
How attendance works →Before you call
A short, useful first call covers three things:
- The allegation and any charge.
- Any next hearing date.
- What you have been told so far.
If you don't have all three, call anyway — the first call is free.
Defence work
Cases Astons Law Chambers defends
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Criminal Defence
Representation from investigation through trial. Magistrates’ and Crown Court.
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Violent Crimes
Assault, ABH, GBH, affray, robbery. Police station through appeal.
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Youth Crimes
Defence for clients under 18. Youth Court procedure and welfare considerations.
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Driving Offences
Drink/drug driving, totting-up, exceptional hardship. Licence-loss work.
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Drug Offences
Possession, supply, importation. Forensic and disclosure challenges.
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Appeals
Conviction and sentence appeals. Prospects, grounds, hearing.
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Inquests
Family and interested-person representation. Pre-inquest review through hearing.
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24 hours
Police Station Representation
Attendance at the station, before the interview begins.
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Direct Access
How to instruct Astons Law Chambers directly
Astons Law Chambers is authorised to accept instructions from members of the public under the Bar Standards Board's Public Access scheme. A solicitor is not required for many types of case.
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Call or message
A short conversation to outline the situation. The first call is free.
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Scope and fee
A written client-care letter setting out the work, the fee, and VAT before any instruction is accepted.
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Representation
Advice, drafting, and advocacy through to the conclusion of the matter.
Where legal aid applies, it is available through partner solicitor firms rather than directly from Astons Law Chambers.
Fees
Fees are quoted in writing before work begins
Indicative ranges are published for transparency. A specific fee for the work in your case is set out in a client-care letter you receive before agreeing to instruct.
See fee ranges →- Hourly
- £175–£400 + VAT
- First appearance / plea
- £500–£1,500
- Written advice
- £75–£1,500
- Single day hearing
- £700–£3,500
- Trial brief fee
- £1,500–£3,000+
- Trial refresher (per day)
- £700–£2,000
Book a call
A short call with the barrister, scheduled for when it suits.
Pick a slot and confirm. The first call is free.
- Direct with the barrister.
- Booking does not imply instruction.
- A written fee is set out before any work begins.
Prefer to message? Use WhatsApp.
Book a callback
The first call is free, direct with the barrister.
Contact
Speak to someone today
The phone is answered personally. Available 24/7 for police station support. Calls and WhatsApp messages outside working hours are returned when free.