West Midlands criminal defence · Magistrates’ court

Solicitor for Coventry Magistrates’ Court

Have a hearing at Coventry Magistrates’ Court? Theodorous represents people at Coventry Magistrates’ Court for first appearances, bail applications, pleas, trials and sentencing. Call 0843 636 7687 or send us your charge sheet or postal requisition, and we will tell you what happens next and whether legal aid is available.

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About Coventry Magistrates’ Court

Coventry Magistrates’ Court is at Little Park Street, Coventry CV1 2SQ. The building has interview rooms, video link facilities, a witness service, disabled access and a hearing loop. We arrive early to take your instructions, review the prosecution papers and speak to the prosecutor before your case is called.

Coventry Magistrates’ Court, Coventry CV1. Theodorous solicitors represent clients at this court. — Photo: Stephen Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped, with banner added.

Court address

Little Park Street

Coventry

CV1 2SQ

Court details on GOV.UK

What happens at the magistrates’ court

Almost every criminal case starts in the magistrates’ court. At the first hearing you are asked to plead or indicate a plea. Summary-only offences stay in the magistrates’ court. Either-way offences may stay or be sent to the Crown Court, and indictable-only offences are sent straight there. If you plead not guilty, the court fixes a trial date and sets deadlines for both sides. Get advice before the first hearing, because the plea and the choice of court can be hard to change later.

How we help at court

We prepare before the hearing, take your instructions at court, apply for bail where it is needed, negotiate with the prosecution and present your case or mitigation. Where a barrister is needed, we instruct one we trust and stay involved from start to finish. If your case starts with a police investigation, we can act from the police station onwards.

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Before your hearing

Get advice before you go to court.

For a hearing at Coventry Magistrates’ Court, send us the date, the charge sheet or requisition and any papers you have. We will confirm whether we can attend. If the hearing is today or someone is in custody, call us. A website enquiry alone does not confirm that a solicitor has been instructed.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about this court

I have a hearing at Coventry Magistrates’ Court. Can you represent me?

Yes. Theodorous represents people at Coventry Magistrates’ Court at first hearings, bail applications, trials and sentencing. Call 0843 636 7687 with the hearing date and the charge, or send us your papers through our enquiry form. We will confirm whether we can attend and what happens next.

Is legal aid available at Coventry Magistrates’ Court?

Legal aid for magistrates’ court cases depends on the interests of justice test and a means test. We can check whether you qualify and make the application. If you do not qualify, we will agree a private fee with you in writing before any paid work begins.

What happens at my first hearing at Coventry Magistrates’ Court?

At the first hearing you confirm your details and are asked to plead or indicate a plea. The court decides where the case will be heard and deals with bail. Simple cases can be sentenced the same day. Speak to a solicitor before the hearing.

Can I change solicitor before my trial?

Yes, you can usually change solicitor. If you are on legal aid, the court has to approve the transfer, so contact us as early as possible and we will explain the process.