Solicitor at Westminster Magistrates' Court

JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors should be your first choice at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, as we deal with many adult criminal cases daily. Some of these cases will be dealt with exclusively at the Magistrates’ Court, but more severe cases may instead be referred to the Crown Court at Harrow Crown Court, or the Central Criminal Court ‘Old Bailey’. JD Spicer Zeb can apply for Legal Aid or agree on a Fair Transparent Fixed Fee to appear for you from £1,000 plus VAT in most cases.Call 0207 624 7771 or Email solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk.

If you have received notice that you are required to attend a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (known as a postal requisition or postal charge), or you have been bailed to attend court, you may not know what steps to take next. For this reason, it is vital to seek the right advice, as this can ultimately make the difference between being acquitted or convicted.

Our criminal defence solicitors regularly help people accused of crimes in the city of Westminster and the wider London area. When you get in contact with a member of our team, we can provide advice and attend the hearing with you at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

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How do you find out what court your hearing is at?

When being prosecuted for a criminal offence, you are likely to receive a postal requisition or charge sheet from the police.

A postal requisition is a document that informs you that a hearing has been listed for your case. It also tells you which court you will need to attend, as well as the date of the hearing. In certain cases, you may also receive additional documents relating to your hearing, such as evidence or a statement related to the criminal offence you are accused of. A Charge Sheet is a document that notifies you of the same information as previously listed.

About Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Westminster Magistrates’ Court opened in September 2011 as a replacement for the City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The Chief Magistrate of England and Wales sits at the Court.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court primarily serves the police stations in Paddington, West End Central, Euston and Charing Cross.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court contact details

Westminster Magistrates’ Court address

Address:
181 Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5BR

Westminster Magistrates’ Court phone numbers

For general enquiries: 0300 303 0645
For fine queries: 0300 123 9252
To pay a fine: 0300 790 9901
Fax: 0870 761 7629
For the Citizens’ Advice witness service: 0300 332 1384

Westminster Magistrates’ Court email address

For general enquiries: southlondonmc@justice.gov.uk
For payments (such as fines): lccccollectionunit@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk
For citizens advice: w estminster.mc@citizens advice.org.uk

Westminster Magistrates’ Court opening hours

The court’s opening hours are Monday to Friday: 9am to 4:30pm. The court counter is open for enquiries between 9am to 11:30am and 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

How to reach Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Westminster Magistrates’ Court is in the City of Westminster on Marylebone Road. It’s possible to reach the Court on foot or by public transport. There are a number of bus stops which are located just outside the court, served by bus numbers 18, 27, 205, N18, N27 and N205.

Westminster Magistrates’ Court is just a five-minute walk away from Marylebone Underground Station on the Bakerloo Line. Edgeware Road Station, on the Circle, District and Hammersmith and City Lines, is also a short walk away.

You can also reach the Court on the overground line, at Marylebone Station. This is also just a five-minute walk away and is easily accessible.

Is there parking at Westminster Magistrates’ Court?

There is no parking available at Westminster Magistrates’ Court itself. There is also no street parking available on Marylebone Road.

There is parking available at various car parks, including NCP Marylebone Road, about a five-minute walk away from the Court, and Citipark on Burne Street, also a five-minute walk away.

If possible, it is beneficial to avoid driving to Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

What other facilities are there are Westminster Magistrates’ Court?

Westminster Magistrates’ Court has the following available facilities:

Disabled access
Toilets
Baby changing facilities
Interview rooms
Video facilities
Loop hearing

Assistance dogs are welcome at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Due to the Court’s busy central location, there are lots of places nearby to buy food, coffee, and other refreshments.

Finding a solicitor for Westminster Magistrates’ Court

Our criminal law solicitors serve Westminster Magistrates’ Court. We also often attend police stations in the local area, including West End Central Police Station, Paddington Police Station, Euston Police Station and Charing Cross Police Station. So, we can provide consistent service from police station interview all the way to court.

To get things underway, all you need to do is give us a call on 020 7624 7771 or send us an email at solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk.

Find out more about our Magistrates’ Court Representation service.

What should you do when you arrive at Westminster Magistrates’ Court for your hearing?

We can agree to meet you at the Court, or, depending on the circumstances of your case, we may agree to meet beforehand. Westminster Magistrates’ Court has meeting rooms that we can often use to talk before your hearing starts. Unfortunately, it may not be possible to know which meeting room will be provided until the day of the hearing.

We would advise that you arrive at the court at least 30 minutes before the time on your postal requisition. This is because you will need to go through security and find out where exactly you need to go. If you are unsure where you are supposed to be, there should be staff on site who can provide you with directions, or show you to certain facilities, such as the toilets and payphones.