Business Details
26 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Family Law Solicitors in Peterborough
Established in 2000, Richard Brown & Co & Co is a Peterborough-based law firm specialising in family law, divorce proceedings, motoring offences, and criminal defence. Our team of solicitors combines decades of experience with a client-centred approach, offering fixed fee packages and hourly rate options to ensure transparency and affordability. We prioritise clear communication, avoiding legal jargon to provide accessible advice during challenging times. Our services extend to court representation at all levels, including police station attendance, magistrates' courts, and crown courts.With a focus on minimising stress, we guide clients through divorce processes, financial settlements, and motoring cases while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards. The firm's reputation is built on successful outcomes, including exceptional hardship arguments for drivers facing bans and strategic defences in criminal cases. Our solicitors, including partners Richard Brown & Co & Co and Oliver Barrett, are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and maintain strong local knowledge of Cambridgeshire's legal landscape.
Services
Divorce Law
Motoring Law
Criminal Law
Fixed Fees
Legal Consultation
Financial Settlements
Court Representation
Traffic Offences
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in family and criminal law representation
- We offer fixed fee packages for divorce and motoring cases
- Our solicitors provide clear, jargon-free legal advice
- We operate with full transparency and no hidden fees
- Our team includes specialists in exceptional hardship motoring cases
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Exceptional Service
Highly recommend
Great success
Positive way
Absolute credits
Services
Divorce Law
Our specialist solicitors guide clients through divorce proceedings with sensitivity and expertise. We offer fixed fee packages starting at 500 plus VAT, covering all stages from initial consultation to final settlement. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions while protecting client interests in financial settlements and child custody arrangements.
Motoring Law
We provide expert defence representation for motoring offences including speeding, drink driving, and totting-up points. Fixed fees available for guilty pleas and exceptional hardship arguments. Our solicitors have decades of experience securing reduced penalties and maintaining clients' driving privileges.
Criminal Law
Specialist criminal defence services covering police station representation, magistrates' court hearings, and crown court trials. Fixed fees from 360 for standard hearings, with experienced advocates handling cases from arrest through to trial outcomes.
Fixed Fees
We offer clear pricing structures for divorce, motoring, and criminal cases. Fixed fees include divorce proceedings from 500, motoring defence from 360, and criminal court hearings from 360, with all costs agreed upfront to avoid unexpected charges.
Legal Consultation
Comprehensive legal consultations available for divorce, motoring, and criminal matters. Fees start at 120 for criminal cases, 150 for motoring, and 90 for family law, providing clear guidance on case strategy and potential outcomes.
People
Richard Brown
Partner
With over 20 years' experience, Richard specialises in family law and divorce proceedings. He leads the firm's approach to providing accessible legal advice while maintaining high standards of client care.
Oliver Barrett
Partner
Oliver oversees criminal defence and motoring law services. His expertise includes exceptional hardship arguments and representing clients in complex traffic offence cases across Cambridgeshire.
Kay Younas
Solicitor
Kay provides specialist legal support in family law matters, working closely with clients to achieve amicable settlements while offering compassionate guidance through difficult personal circumstances.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law (divorce and financial settlements), motoring offences, and criminal defence cases across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire.
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee packages for divorce proceedings, motoring offences, and criminal court hearings with transparent pricing agreed upfront.
Can you help with emergency legal situations?
Our solicitors provide immediate assistance for police station attendances and urgent legal matters, available 24/7 for criminal and motoring cases.
How do you handle divorce financial settlements?
We offer fixed fee financial consent orders from £700 plus VAT, guiding clients through asset division, maintenance arrangements, and court-approved settlements.
What payment options are available?
We accept payments for fixed fee services upfront, with hourly rate options available for complex cases. All costs are discussed and agreed before work begins.
Reviews (5)
Karl Shaw
Jan 21, 2022
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Was required to to go for a police interview under caution rang Richard brown and Co. The lady I spoke to on the phone was very helpful. Had a quick response and good advice from Richard brown met him at the police station a few hours later had a good outcome. Will definitely use again and recommend 5******
Stephen Sharman
Jan 26, 2021
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I could not give higher praise for Richard and his team, they have been extremely helpful through out the entire process always going above and beyond In every way possible.
Saff Khan
May 17, 2020
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The best solicitors ever, richard and ollie are absolutely great at their job wouldn't use another firm, always recommend RICHARD BROWN & CO
Donna Hall
Dec 26, 2019
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I've left messages which I've never received back no calls I wasconly after some advice seems they don't care which is odd because Kevin warboys is a excellent solicitor when he was at copleys I'm confused
Bindy Bradshaw
Dec 05, 2018
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I would like to says a big thank you to Richard brown this company is great I will tell my friends I would use these again
