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 someone is in police custody
Police station attendance is available 24 hours. Calls from custody are answered direct. Ask the custody sergeant not to begin the interview until representation is in place.
If you need help now
What to do now
Three situations the practice is contacted about most, and what to do in each.
Arrested or under investigation
You have the right to legal representation and the right to stay silent. Speak to a barrister before you answer police questions. Decisions taken at the police station shape the rest of the case.
Police station representation →Asked to attend a police interview
A voluntary interview is still conducted under caution. What you say is used as evidence. A barrister can attend the interview with you. Arrange this before the interview date.
Police station representation →Charged or sent a court summons
A charge or a summons sets a first hearing date. Bring any paperwork and the date to a first call. The call covers the plea and what to expect at the hearing.
Criminal defence →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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24 hours
Police Station Representation
Attendance at the station, before the interview begins.
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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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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.