Patterson Law is a nationally recognized UK law firm specializing exclusively in motoring and road traffic offences, standing out as one of the country’s largest and most experienced practices in this niche. Founded in 2009 by Emma Patterson, a leading road traffic lawyer, the firm is now directed by Dominic Smith, a prominent expert who has contributed to landmark legal changes and represents high-profile clients across England and Wales.
The firm adopts a client-focused approach, offering free initial legal advice without obligation and handling between 4,000 and 5,000 motoring offence cases annually. They are particularly skilled at defending drivers facing disqualification, with a 90% success rate in avoiding guideline disqualifications and a 92% success rate when cases are defended at court. Their expertise is trusted by professional drivers, new drivers at risk of licence revocation, and individuals facing serious allegations such as drink driving or dangerous driving.
Services Offered
- Dangerous Driving
- Drink Driving
- In Charge Whilst Drunk
- Unfit through Drink
- Drug Driving
- Failing To Provide a Specimen for Analysis
- Electric Bicycles / Rickshaws & Scooters offences
- Causing Death by Dangerous Cycling
- Rules for New Drivers
- Fail To Stop / Report
- No Licence
- No Insurance
- Speeding Offences
- Using A Mobile Phone whilst Driving
- Without Due Care And Attention (Careless Driving)
- Dangerous Vehicles
- Contravening Signs
- Very Serious Road Traffic Offences
- Professional Drivers – HGV
- Professional Drivers – Hackney Cab & Private Hire
- SECTION 172 Failing To Name The Driver
- Company Failing To Name Driver
- Reasonable Diligence
- Court Appearance guidance
- Single Justice Procedure Notice
- Sentencing Guidelines advice
- Statutory Declaration assistance
- Case Reopening in Magistrates Court
- Special Reasons Argument
- Time Limits advice
- Totting Up Points Ban/Exceptional Hardship
- Discretionary Bans defence
- Step By Step Guide To Running A Trial
- Driving Law Myths & Loopholes
- Apply To Remove Disqualification
- Seizing Cars advice
- DVLA Medical Revocation
- UK Motoring Legislation guidance
- Removing Points From Licence
- Motoring Offence Codes explanation
- NIP Checker service
- Speeding Fine Calculator
- Legal advice for Permitting Someone to Drive With No Insurance
- Failing to Stop After an Accident
- Failing to Report an Accident
The firm serves clients across England and Wales, providing services in English, and does not handle cases in Scotland. Their team includes experienced solicitors and barristers, and they have been featured in national media outlets for their expertise and high-profile casework.
