Immigration
At James Strawbridge Solicitors we provide an all round service, covering visa applications, challenges to decisions made by the UK Home Office either through appeals to the Immigration Tribunal or applications for Judicial Review.
Many people living in Northern Ireland require advice and representation on the most appropriate Visa application for their status. It is important to get the right advice early and understand the nature of your current immigration status and the corresponding application to make.
The UK Home Office will often make a decision on your visa or citizenship application which you feel dissatisfied and which you may seek to challenge.
James has experience in dealing with all immigration matters, including many successful challenges against decisions made by the UK Home Office over the last six years.
If you are on a modest income or statutory benefits you will likely be eligible for free legal advice and representation.
Family
James Strawbridge Solicitors deal with all types of cases following a separation, including but not limited to
Divorce
Financial Disputes
Child custody and contact arrangements for children
Non – molestation Orders and Civil Injunctions.
Defence of Public Law proceedings
If you are on a modest income or statutory benefits you will likely be eligible for free legal advice and representation.
We appreciate this can be a stressful and emotional life event. We pride ourselves in excellent client care and clear accurate advice which helps ease stress for our clients.
Civil litigation
If you have been injured or have been involved in a road traffic collision and believe you may be entitled to compensation, it is essential to get early and informed legal advice.
At James Strawbridge Solicitors we have extensive experience in this area.
Feel free to make contact with our office and speak with us about any potential claim. If you are on a modest income or statutory benefits you will likely be eligible for free legal advice.
Operator Licences for HGV Goods Vehicles
HGV Operators in Northern Ireland may be unaware of the specific regulations and the demands governing the delivery of goods under the ‘hire and reward’ scheme.
It is important to obtain the correct legal advice early if your vehicle has been detained by the Driver Vehicle Agency of Northern Ireland (DVA).
James Strawbridge Solicitors provides advice and representation before the Transport Regulator for the return of vehicles detained by the DVA.
We also provide representation for any driver seeking an Operator’s licence and appearing before a Public Inquiry.
Please contact our office for more details.
Criminal Defence
We provide representation before all types of criminal courts. This includes the Magistrates’ Court or Crown Court. Our services extend beyond the Belfast area and we cover a wide range of courts.
James Strawbridge Solicitors provide representation for those attending a Police Stations for police interview at any time. Any person under arrest and in police detention or scheduled to attend for a police interview, is entitled to a solicitor free of charge. This entitlement applies irrespective of a person’s income or financial standing.
James Strawbridge Solicitors have significant experience in representing clients in criminal defence. It is in your best interests to be legally represented if you are interviewed by police or charged with an offence.