Steven Hayden

My approach

I am here to guide, assist and help you through it.  I engage with everyone I represent in the same way, direct, upfront and honest.  I am friendly and approachable, offering a free 30-minute initial telephone consultation.  After this, my fees are fixed so that you know exactly what you are spending and what you getting back in return.  I have no hidden fees and this upfront approach is one less issue for you to worry about.

I pride myself on my attention to detail and high client care, which allows me to grasp cases quickly and empathise with those I work so hard to represent.  It can be very daunting and worrying for anyone facing criminal charges.  

 

My work

My practice in crime spans all aspects and there is not a matter that I would be unable, unwilling or incapable of dealing with.  

I am also Police Station accredited meaning that I can represent Clients at their very first dealings within the Criminal Justice System.

I can help you with any of the following:

  • First Appearances
  • Guilty Pleas
  • Not Guilty Pleas
  • Driving Offences
  • Driving Licence Issues (particularly keeping it!)
  • Insurance Issues
  • Magistartes Trials
  • Crown Court Trials
  • Appeals against Convictions
  • Appeals against Sentence
  • Case Stating Court Decisions
  • Any hearings prior to trial
  • Advising on any of the above

About me

I completed my training (known as pupillage) back in 2010 when I practiced exclusively in crime.  Throughout the first few years of my career I was regularly instructed in cases ranging from the Youth Court to the Crown Court.  Whilst I predominantly defended, I occasionally prosecuted for the Department for Work and Pensions, The London Probation Service and The Crown Prosecution Service.  After several years of practicing, my workload is now a mix of attending court and papers-based work from chambers, which would often involve advising clients on evidence and prospects of success.