The Chambers Of Peter Gotch is a specialist criminal defence and motoring barrister practice offering direct public access services to clients across England and Wales. Headed by Peter Gotch, a former police officer with extensive experience in both criminal justice and traffic enforcement, the chambers provides a highly informed and dedicated defence service, particularly in hostile court environments.
Leveraging Peter’s unique background—including 15 years as a police sergeant and hands-on expertise in traffic and criminal investigations—the practice delivers a bespoke, client-focused defence strategy. Clients benefit from direct access to their barrister, bypassing the need for a solicitor, which streamlines communication and reduces costs. The firm is especially suited to individuals facing serious motoring or criminal allegations and prides itself on meticulous case preparation and personalized representation.
Services Offered
- Criminal defence lawyer
- Motoring offence defence
- Police station representation
- Magistrates Court representation
- Crown Court representation
- Appeals (including from Magistrates Court)
- Drink driving cases
- Drug driving cases
- Speeding offences
- Careless and dangerous driving
- Causing death by driving
- Failing to give information
- In charge offences
- Using a phone while driving
- Assault and wounding cases
- Drug offences
- Murder and manslaughter defence
- Indecent images and sexual offences
- Theft and fraud cases
- Domestic violence cases
- Harassment and controlling behaviour
- Firearms offences
- Public order offences
- Football banning orders
- Taxi licence offences and appeals
- Private prosecutions in criminal and motoring matters
Based in Oxfordshire but travelling nationwide, the chambers offers initial free advice and fixed fees for court work. Services are provided in English, and the firm does not handle family or civil cases.
