Representation in the Magistrates’ Court
Representation in a magistrates’ court
| Routine letters written and telephone calls per item | £4.09 |
| Preparation hourly rate | £52.15 |
| Advocacy hourly rate (including applications for bail and other applications to the court) | £65.42 |
| Hourly rate for attendance at court where Counsel is assigned (including conferences with Counsel at court) | £35.68 |
| Travelling and waiting hourly rate (only claimable where the undesignated area fees apply) | £27.60” |
Higher and Lower Standard Fees Table
| Lower Standard Fee (£) | Lower Standard Fee Limit (£) | Higher Standard Fee (£) | Higher Standard Fee Limit (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designated Area Standard Fees | ||||
| Category 1A | 286.02 | 313.19 | 542.58 | 542.63 |
| Category 1B | 232.53 | 313.19 | 500.99 | 542.63 |
| Category 2 | 397.14 | 538.02 | 831.85 | 896.59 |
| Undesignated Area Standard Fees | ||||
| Category 1A | 223.88 | 313.19 | 474.15 | 542.63 |
| Category 1B | 182.01 | 313.19 | 437.81 | 542.63 |
| Category 2 | 321.37 | 538.02 | 737.08 | 896.59 |