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If you are facing any driving offence, please get in touch. Our solicitors are always happy to provide you with free initial advice.

Specialist Motoring Solicitors for England & Wales

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Evidence-led case preparation

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Court-focused representation

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Remote support across England & Wales

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Fixed fees so you know where you stand

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Protecting Your Licence.
Defending Your Future...

If you're facing a driving offence, it can feel like everything is on the line. Losing your licence often means losing your job and your freedom.

At Verida Legal, motoring law is all we do. That focus allows us to offer the same specialist expertise as the largest national firms, with the personal attention of a smaller firm that puts service first.


Founded by solicitors Jack Cooper and John Fairhurst, the firm was created to provide clear, honest and affordable legal advice for drivers facing prosecution.

Both solicitors have built their careers in motoring defence and bring extensive experience defending driving offences.

We believe legal representation should be affordable, transparent and accessible.

That’s why we work on a fixed-fee basis — you’ll know exactly what your case will cost before you decide to proceed.


Click the link below to speak to either Jack or John. 

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Direct Solicitor Access

Speak directly with a specialist motoring solicitor, not a call centre or case handler. You’ll get clear advice from day one.

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Fixed Fees, No Surprises

Know where you stand from the start. We offer fixed fees with transparent pricing so you can move forward without worrying.

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Fast, Free Initial Advice

If you’ve received paperwork or a court date, time matters. We offer fast, free initial advice so you know where you stand.



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National Coverage

Based in Wigan. We defend drivers across the whole of England & Wales. Wherever you are, we can help. Whenever you need

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Motoring Offences We Defend

We specialise in defending an array of driving offences. We will guide you through the process & always fight for the best possible outcome. Choose the offence below to find out more about what we can do for you.

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Drink Driving

 Charged with drink driving?
We explain the law, your rights and how we can protect your licence.

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Drug Driving

Drug driving allegations carry serious penalties. Our team identifies every possible defence & supports you from start to finish.
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Dangerous Driving

Dangerous driving charges are serious—potentially leading to prison. Our experienced solicitors build a robust defence for your case.
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Careless Driving

 Alleged careless driving can put points on your licence or lead to disqualification. We challenge the evidence and protect your record.
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Failure to Provide

Failed or refused a specimen request? We’ll assess your case for procedural errors and other defences, fighting to keep you on the road.
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Driving Using a Mobile

Caught using a mobile at the wheel? We investigate every detail to challenge the prosecution’s case and protect your licence.
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Driving Without Insurance

 Driving without insurance can mean hefty fines and points. We explore all possible defences and fight for the best outcome.
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Caught Speeding

Speeding can risk your licence. We help you understand your rights defend your case & seek the best outcome
possible.


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Failure to Provide Details

Failing to name the driver can lead to 6 points on your licence. We explore any possible defences to save your licence.
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Meet Verida Legal

Built on years of experience defending drivers, Verida Legal was created to do things differently. Trustworthiness is at the heart of everything we do. We understand the importance of a strong reputation with every court we visit and every client we represent. 


Our mission is to make expert motoring defence accessible without compromise. We believe every client deserves specialist legal advice, fixed-fee certainty and personal service from the solicitor handling their case. Our aim is to protect your licence, defend your reputation, and guide you through the legal process with clarity and integrity.


How your case is presented matters to the people deciding the outcome. In many cases the court will decide whether you are guilty or not. If your solicitors have a poor reputation in court, this can negatively impact your case. A strong court reputation is vital to a successful outcome. Making this one of our priorities is a major difference between us and other firms.  

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Jack cooper

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Why Choose Verida Legal

Clear, honest advice from the start.

If you’re charged with a motoring offence, it can feel like everything is moving fast and you’re expected to make decisions with very little information.

We make the process clear from your first conversation with us, explaining what the allegation means, what happens next and what we can do to protect your licence.

No confusion, no guesswork, just honest advice from a firm you can trust.

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Exclusive focus on motoring law

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Fixed fees for every case type.

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Free initial consultation with a solicitor

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Nationwide representation

Step 1

Tell us what’s happened & we will review any paperwork.

Step 2

Our solicitors carefully review the evidence & your defence options.

Step 3

We provide you with clear advice on your options & the next steps.

Step 4

We prepare your case & represent you in court.

How It Works

While motoring law can be complex, our process is simple: you tell us what’s happened, send over any paperwork you’ve received and we take it from there.

We’ll assess the allegation and the evidence, explain your options in plain English and give you clear advice so you can make decisions with confidence.

From preparation to representation, we handle the details and keep you updated throughout so you’re never left guessing.

If your licence, job, or independence is at risk, don’t wait until the last minute.

Call us or request a callback to speak to one of our solicitors for some free initial advice. 

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Our Key Services

You may be surprised at how many different options are available to you. We often find multiple avenues that could achieve a positive outcome. Choose below from some of our services to find out more: 

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Defending Your Case

 We review the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution case and build a clear defence strategy from the start.
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Special Reasons Arguments

We assess whether special reasons apply that could avoid (or vastly reduce) any driving disqualification.
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Basis of Plea

Where you accept an offence but dispute key details, we draft a basis of plea that protects your position at sentence.
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Mitigation

We prepare and present strong mitigation that is used to reduce the sentence.

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Crown Court Appeals

Appealing to the Crown Court can overturn a conviction or reduce your sentence.


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Early Removals

If you are already serving a lengthy ban, we apply for early removal to get you back on the road sooner.
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Exceptional Hardship

If you’re facing a totting-up ban, we build and present an exceptional hardship case to protect your licence.
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Application to Re-Open

If you missed a hearing or were convicted in your absence, we apply to reopen your case and reset the process.
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Specialist solicitors

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Transparent fixed fees

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Direct access

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Nationwide service

Blog & Updates

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