John Violaris · Solicitor
Your defence…
My personal
attention.
Whether you’re fighting for your licence or your freedom,
speak directly to the solicitor who will stand beside you.
Free initial consultation · No obligation
- 20+
- Years in criminal defence
- 10,000+
- Clients represented
- 2005
- Qualified as a solicitor
- You + John
- No third parties
How I can help
A clear way forward.
Whatever you’re facing.
Drink Driving
Understand what your reading means and receive clear advice on your options.
Explore this serviceDrug Driving
Understand the allegation, the test results and how to counter them.
Explore this serviceFailing to Provide a Specimen
Did you have a reasonable excuse? Receive advice on how to defend FTP cases.
Explore this serviceDrunk in Charge
Sleeping in your car? Zero likelihood of driving? Find out how to defend this allegation.
Explore this serviceTotting Up / 12 Points
Facing a 6-month ban? Find out how this can be avoided.
Explore this serviceExceptional Hardship
12 points need not mean a driving ban. Find out whether your case meets the threshold.
Explore this serviceSpecial Reasons
There may be special circumstances that enable you to avoid a ban. Find out more!
Explore this serviceSpeeding
Trigger-happy cameras or shoddy sign posting make these cases defensible. Find out more!
Explore this serviceCareless Driving
Did your driving really fall below the expected standard given the circumstances? Find out if you have a defence.
Explore this serviceDangerous Driving
Did the police exaggerate? Were you careless rather than dangerous? Serious allegations need not put your future in question.
Explore this serviceUsing Mobile Phone
Was it really in use? Find out how to defend these allegations and to avoid 6 points.
Explore this serviceDriving Without Insurance
Driving without insurance is a strict liability offence, but were you misled into believing that you were insured? Find out more.
Explore this serviceFailing to Stop or Report
Did you not realise that there had been an accident? Too afraid to engage with the driver? Find out how we defend these cases.
Explore this serviceFailing to Provide Driver Details
Convicted in absence because you never received the paperwork? Find out how to re-open these cases in order to set the record straight.
Explore this servicePolice Station
Cases can make or break at the Police Station. Find out how I can help you avoid ever having to go to Court.
Explore this serviceMagistrates Court
Expert representation whatever the reason you’re there for.
Explore this serviceAll Crime
There is no crime that I haven’t dealt with before. Find out how I can help with all criminal allegations being made against you.
Explore this serviceNon-Motoring Crime
Charged with something other than a motoring offence? Find out where legal aid applies and when instructing privately is worth it.
Explore this serviceThe person in your corner
I’m John.
Your solicitor.
From our first conversation
to the conclusion of your case.
Behind every case is a person.
That’s where I start.
Everybody has their own story and no case is ever the same. When the police accuse you of wrong it’s rattling. The best lawyers aren’t just masters in advocacy. They’re stress relievers who are excellent with people from all walks of life.
When you hire me you get me. No secretaries answering the phone or strangers turning up at Court. I will know your background and understand your best interests. I offer a personalised service where you stay in the loop.
Criminal proceedings are far less stressful when the process is clear and you know what to expect at every given stage.
Direct access
I’ll be handling your case from start to finish.
Clear advice
Understand your options and possible outcomes.
Personal attention
Your circumstances shape the approach.
Why instruct me
You hire a solicitor.
You should get one.
Large firms sell you a brand,
then hand you to whoever is free.
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One solicitor, start to finish
The solicitor you speak to on the phone is the one who presents your evidence and stands up for you in court. No hand-offs, no agents.
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Fixed fees, agreed up front
You’ll know exactly what your case costs before you instruct me. No hourly meter, no open-ended billing, no unexpected invoices.
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Two decades of criminal practice
Qualified in 2005 and have been representing clients ever since. I know how these hearings run and how the Court thinks.
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Honest advice, not sales talk
I will tell you if you have a defence worth running — and I will tell you just as plainly when mitigation is the better route.
Police station representation
Interview under caution?
Allow me to help.
Whether you’ve been arrested or invited to attend a voluntary interview, it can be a harrowing experience. Some cases are made or broken at the interview stage. Having someone there who understands this well can put you at a significant advantage. When your police interview representative has practical experience in dealing with cases that go all the way to trial, they have the foresight to advise you comprehensively. When your ‘solicitor’ is unclear about how things could pan out, they could give you the wrong advice.
Help at the police station Interview today? Get in touch directly ↗10,000+
clients represented
Calm advice.
Careful preparation.
A familiar face beside you.
What happens next
Less uncertainty.
Less stress
You don’t have to work it all out today.
It starts with a conversation.
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We talk.
Start by telling me what’s happened and what’s worrying you. The first conversation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation.
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We make a plan.
I’ll explain where you stand, talk you through your options and agree a clear strategy with you.
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I prepare.
I examine the evidence, identify the issues and prepare your case thoroughly, keeping you informed and ready at every stage.
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I stand beside you.
The solicitor who advises you is the solicitor who prepares your case and represents you in court. One point of contact. Personal representation from start to finish.
In their words
People who were
where you are now.
Every case is different.
What stays the same is who handles it.
I had an excellent experience with John throughout my driving offence case. He was extremely articulate, knowledgeable, supportive and reassuring from start to finish.
John explained the situation clearly, identified that the prosecution’s evidence had weaknesses, and negotiated a resolution that kept me on the road. He was the only solicitor I called who actually listened to the details before quoting me.
Fantastic service and excellent communication. Very reasonably priced and would highly recommend. Thank you!
I had an excellent experience with John throughout my driving offence case. He was extremely articulate, knowledgeable, supportive and reassuring from start to finish.
John explained the situation clearly, identified that the prosecution’s evidence had weaknesses, and negotiated a resolution that kept me on the road. He was the only solicitor I called who actually listened to the details before quoting me.
Fantastic service and excellent communication. Very reasonably priced and would highly recommend. Thank you!
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Let’s be clear
Good advice starts
with honesty.
Whether you want to hold your hands up and plead guilt or to fight your case all the way, I will give you my honest opinion regardless of how much this impacts your legal fees.
FAQs
Everyone who is interviewed under Caution (whether by the police or the local authority) for any offence is entitled to state funded legal representation. John would represent you through his sister firm Darryl Ingram Solicitors and you would not have to pay anything for this.
If you are in receipt of benefits or earn under £1,500 per month and have been charged with an imprisonable offence (note most driving offences are excluded), you are likely to be eligible for legal aid at Court. John would refer you to his sister firm Darryl Ingram solicitors who would apply for legal aid on your behalf. Unfortunately, it may not be John who handles your case or represents you at Court.
If you instruct John privately, you can pay in full when you officially instruct him, or by instalments before each main stage of your proceedings.
Yes, if you instruct John privately you will only deal with John. Personal representation is central to this practice and John will deal with your case from start to finish.
John represents clients across England and Wales. Share the location of your case when you get in touch so he can discuss costs in relation to this.
Any letters, notices or case papers that you are in possession of. The dates of any hearings or police interviews, paperwork detailing the alleged offence(s) and the contact details of the officer in charge would all be of use.
Make the date and urgency clear when contacting John. For an urgent hearing or interview, please call 07427260293 for a speedy response.
Your next step
Free initial consultationLet’s take the
next step. Together.
You don’t need all the answers.
Just start with what’s happened.