Business Details
Your Trusted Motoring Law Specialists in Crewe
Auriga Advocates have over 60 years of combined experience in road traffic law, registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 614279). Our team specialises in defending motorists facing legal challenges, leveraging deep expertise in prosecution procedures and road traffic legislation. We prioritise client welfare, offering transparent advice and affordable pricing while maintaining a commitment to justice.Our approach combines empathy with rigorous legal analysis, ensuring clients receive tailored support and proactive case management. With a focus on fairness, we strive to level the playing field in motoring law, providing accessible guidance and representation to protect livelihoods and driving privileges.
Services
Drink Driving Defence
Drug Driving Cases
Dangerous Driving Charges
Careless Driving Representation
NIP Challenges
Court Representation
Licence Disqualification Appeals
Speeding Offence Advice
Prosecution Evidence Review
Self-Representation Guidance
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined experience in motoring law.
- Our team offers transparent, no-fee-building legal advice.
- We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
- We prioritise client welfare and affordable pricing.
- We proactively manage cases with 24-hour response times.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Fantastic services
Efficient handling
Successful outcome
Professional team
Affordable pricing
Services
Drink Driving Defence
Our specialists handle drink driving charges with strategic legal defences, leveraging extensive knowledge of procedural flaws and evidence challenges. We prioritise minimising penalties and protecting clients' livelihoods through court representation or negotiation. With a focus on transparency, we provide realistic case assessments and tailored support to achieve optimal outcomes.
Drug Driving Cases
We defend clients facing drug driving allegations by scrutinising evidence, challenging testing procedures, and developing robust legal strategies. Our team ensures clients understand their rights and options while working to prevent licence disqualifications and other penalties through court advocacy or plea negotiations.
NIP Challenges
Our experts review Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) validity, ensuring compliance with 14-day service rules and accuracy of details. We advise on responses, represent clients in challenging defective notices, and mitigate consequences of late or incorrect documentation through legal technicalities.
Court Representation
We provide experienced court representation for motoring offences, instructing specialist advocates and barristers to challenge evidence and present defences. Our approach combines procedural expertise with persuasive advocacy to secure dismissals, reduced penalties, or alternative sentencing outcomes.
Licence Appeals
Our team specialises in challenging driving bans through exceptional hardship arguments, mitigating circumstances, and procedural challenges. We prepare comprehensive appeals to magistrates' courts, focusing on clients' dependency on driving privileges for livelihood and personal circumstances.
People
Andrea Clegg
Senior Solicitor / Managing Director
With over 25 years in motoring law, Andrea founded Auriga Advocates to provide fair legal representation. Her prosecution experience informs strategic defences, and she authored 'Defend Your Licence' to empower drivers facing legal challenges.
Willy Morales
Solicitor Advocate
Willy provides expert case management and court representation, known for meticulous preparation and client communication. His approach combines legal knowledge with compassionate support to achieve successful outcomes in complex motoring cases.
Lloyd
Legal Representative
Lloyd specialises in licence disqualification appeals and procedural challenges. Clients praise his dedication, clear explanations, and persistence in securing early case dismissals and reduced penalties through technical legal arguments.
Toby
Solicitor Advocate
Toby focuses on evidence review and courtroom advocacy, particularly in defective NIP cases. His strategic approach to challenging prosecution evidence has resulted in numerous case dismissals and favourable plea bargains for clients.
Richard Oldroyd
Legal Specialist
Richard handles complex motoring offences, including serious injury cases. His expertise in procedural law and witness evidence collection has secured acquittals and reduced penalties for clients facing severe prosecution challenges.
Questions
What motoring offences do you specialise in?
We handle all road traffic offences including drink/drug driving, dangerous/careless driving, NIP challenges, and licence disqualifications.
Can you help if I received a defective NIP?
Yes, we review NIP validity, challenge procedural flaws, and advise on responses to defective notices within legal timeframes.
Do you offer court representation?
We provide specialist advocates and barristers for court representation, focusing on evidence challenges and penalty mitigation.
How do your fees work?
Our staged pricing ensures you only pay for services used, with no hidden fees or unnecessary add-ons.
Can I represent myself with your support?
Yes, we offer guidance for self-representation, including case strategy and procedural advice, while managing CPS communications.
What if my case involves exceptional hardship?
We specialise in exceptional hardship arguments, preparing comprehensive evidence to prevent licence disqualifications based on personal circumstances.
