Barrister4u Reviews 

I had a fantastic experience using Barrister 4U for a tight-deadline county court defence. Despite the short notice, they were exceptionally responsive, efficient, and delivered the draft well within a very tight timeframe.

When the initial team member I was dealing with was off sick, the case was handed over swiftly and seamlessly to another member of the team who provided an equally great, professional service.

Any amendments we requested were made quickly and accurately, and they provided invaluable guidance on next steps, court submission, and claimant service. Throughout the entire process, the team was helpful, clear, and supportive.

The pricing was very reasonable for the high quality of work provided. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for Sophie at Barrister4u.

Having run my own business for over 20 years and worked with hundreds of people, I believe I have a good understanding of what exceptional customer service looks like.

Sophie is genuinely one of those rare individuals who goes above and beyond.

Everytime I called, she answered the phone. Every email I sent received a response. She was consistently professional, approachable, patient and, above all, genuinely helpful.

What impressed me most was that whenever she didn't have an immediate answer, she never pretended otherwise.

She would simply say she would find out and get back to me and, without fail, she always did. That level of reliability and accountability is something I value enormously.

In fact, I mentioned to her that I genuinely thought she owned the business! The level of personal attention, commitment and responsibility she demonstrated was exactly what I would expect from someone running their own company.

She represents Barrister4u exceptionally well, and whoever owns this business should recognise what an incredible asset they have in her.

Going through a non-molestation order matter is not an easy experience, but Sophie's professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to help made the process considerably easier.

In my 20 years of running a business, I have learned that exceptional people are what make exceptional companies. She is undoubtedly one of those people.

Thank you, Sophie, for everything. Your hard work, kindness and dedication have not gone unnoticed.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Barrister4u based on my experience with her.

Dan was extremely helpful with my family court matter. He took the time to listen, explained everything clearly and offered additional support when I needed it. He also helped arrange an excellent barrister to represent me, which I really appreciated. Professional, understanding and supportive throughout. I would definitely recommend Danny and Barrister4U. 5 stars.

I was doing research of barristers for my child arrangement court case as solicitors were too expensive. I got in touch with Barrister4U and Sophie was the main contact. From day one, she has been absolutely fantastic and has really helped me a lot. They found a barrister for a decent price and they created my court documents. I would highly recommend them especially if you are looking at cuttings costs by instructing a barrister instead. Make sure to ask for Sophie, lovely person and genuinely seems to care about your case.

I highly recommend Danny Hudson and Daren Thomas.
Both are exceptional, very professional and very knowlegble. Both are fantastic very easy to communicate with, all base on the service both been provide so far. Barrister4U been recommended by citizen advice Bureu and I am very please with it.
I do trust Danny and Darren to give me the best advice and help me to win my case. I am very grateful for the support both give me so far.
I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone need help on Legal advice.

I cannot recommend Darren Thomas and Barrister4U highly enough. Darren has been exceptional throughout my case. As both a barrister and legal adviser, he has been incredibly helpful, attentive, supportive and professional from start to finish.

From the outset, Darren took the time to understand the details of my situation and consistently provided clear, balanced and factual advice. What stood out most was his ability to keep me focused on the facts during what has been an extremely stressful and emotional process. In moments where I felt overwhelmed or out of control, Darren helped level me out, regain perspective and approach matters calmly and rationally. His guidance and reassurance were invaluable.

Darren has always been approachable, responsive and willing to explain legal issues in a way that was easy to understand. I felt genuinely supported throughout. His attention to detail, professionalism and measured approach gave me confidence at every stage of the process.

I am incredibly grateful for the support and representation I have received from Darren and Barrister4U. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate and highly effective barrister.

Fantastic service from Barrister4U from the very first call. Danny and Darren have been incredibly helpful throughout, always providing clear, practical advice and being available when needed. They’ve helped with drafting, talked through difficult decisions, and found excellent counsel whenever specialist support was required.

Most importantly, they’ve been supportive, responsive and genuinely great to deal with throughout what has been a long and complicated matter. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Barrister4U.

I would not recommend Barrister4u based on my experience. First, my communications with the clerk about what I was paying for were unclear and ultimately very different from what I understood before booking: I specifically asked about the skeleton argument and was told that counsel would explain when he would draft it with me, and I understood the service to include reading the papers and a pre-hearing conference, but after I had paid I was told that drafting the skeleton was not included and would cost extra. I could not afford another fee and ended up preparing it myself at considerable time and effort. Second, I was extremely disappointed with the barrister’s preparation and representation. I did not receive the meaningful pre-hearing conference I expected, he told me shortly before the hearing that there was not enough time for him to go through my amended Particulars, and during the hearing I did not feel that the skeleton argument I had spent so much time preparing was relied upon or that important parts of my case were properly presented. The barrister created his own argument, in my view he could have made his own skeleton argument. He also had sound/connection difficulties during the remote hearing to the point the judge commented it was not sufficient. My complaint is not simply that the hearing was unsuccessful; it is that the professional service and preparation I received were not what I reasonably believed I had paid for.

Explains our situation very well even working Sundays and Saturdays communication excellent now we have to do is win

Darren Thomas has been amazing throughout my court case he’s extremely professional, supportive and extremely knowledgeable.
He’s helped me so much at the very last minute of a court case hearing . I can highly recommend anyone who needs help regarding legal matters to ask for him . He took his own time dealing with my ongoing case and helped every step of the way . Thank you Darren Thomas . We need more people in litigation like you .

Always responded to all queries that I had in good time.

Appeared to be very knowledgeable about most matters.

I asked them to draft an application to the crown court. As I had concerns with them being reticent regarding a quote for advocacy, I decided to get another firm who immediately said that they can’t represent me in the current format of the application. The respondent also saw many mistakes in the application which was incomplete and it lacked a skeleton argument. I had to ask first an adjournment.

Furthermore, in another matter, I paid them to review my JR Application and police property act application. When I chased them for a response, Darren Thomas said that counsel said it was good, however failed to provide any documentation of that fact.

My complaints to them has gone unanswered and will be escalating it to the Legal Ombudsman. I want reimbursement

I will never use them again and they are not to be trusted

In response to Barristers4U’s late response I say this:

Thank you for your response.

I do not accept your account of events and maintain that the service I received fell below the standard I was entitled to expect.

With regard to the Crown Court application, I approved the draft and filed it because I relied entirely on the expertise of the specialist barrister you had instructed. I am not legally qualified, I have autism, and I have no specialist knowledge of Crown Court procedure or the documents required for such an application. It was therefore reasonable for me to rely on your professional advice and the work produced on my behalf.

It was only after I consulted an independent firm of barristers regarding representation that I became aware of significant concerns with the application. They informed me that they were unable to represent me on the basis of the application in its existing form because, in their view, it was incomplete and unsuitable. They also advised that it lacked a skeleton argument. In addition, the respondent identified numerous contradictions within the application and witness statement that had been prepared by counsel instructed through Barristers4U. As a result, I had to seek an adjournment.

Your assertion that I approved the document does not alter the fact that I was entitled to rely upon the professional competence of the barrister you instructed. I was not in a position to identify deficiencies that later became apparent to independent legal professionals.

In relation to the Judicial Review and Police (Property) Act matters, I instructed counsel to review my draft applications. I did not receive any written advice, amended documents or any record of the review. When I chased for an update, I was simply informed by telephone that counsel considered the documents satisfactory. Subsequently, I realised that it was neither appropriate nor necessary to pursue those proceedings because the Police voluntarily returned my property, rendering the proposed applications academic. In my view, I paid a substantial fee yet received no tangible evidence of the work said to have been undertaken.

I also disagree with your suggestion that I did not previously express dissatisfaction. My concerns developed only after obtaining independent legal advice and after the deficiencies in the Crown Court application became apparent. It would have been impossible for me to raise concerns that I was unaware existed at the time.

Finally, I note that my complaints were not dealt with promptly. My correspondence raising concerns went unanswered for a considerable period, which I consider to be poor complaints handling and has only reinforced my dissatisfaction with the service I received.

As I remain dissatisfied with both the quality of the work and the handling of my complaint, I intend to refer the matter to the Legal Ombudsman once I become eligible to do so. I will provide the Ombudsman with all relevant correspondence and documentation so that the matter can be independently assessed.

I continue to seek reimbursement of the fees paid in respect of the services about which I have complained.

Carol was very efficient and approachable

very quick and reliable...would recommend

Clear advice,professional,and easy to understand. Help me alot with my case.

I contacted Barristers4U for a speeding offence on behalf of a family member and Danny was a great help offered great advice even with no money exchanging hands. His advice helped us complete the paperwork and the end result was the best we could ask for.

Even after the result came through, Danny was still helpful when I called again for support and seemed genuinely interested in how things turned out.

One star. I instructed counsel and paid the full fee for representation at what was originally listed as an in-person hearing. The hearing was subsequently changed to a remote hearing at short notice, yet the level of advocacy and challenge I received fell well below my expectations. Key documentary evidence was not tested with sufficient rigour and several important judicial findings were left largely unchallenged. I expected robust representation and active engagement with the issues in dispute, particularly given the complexity of the case. Instead, I left feeling that significant points had not been properly advanced on my behalf. Considering the fee paid, I do not believe the service represented value for money.

I did not uses barista 4 you. Something went wrong. I will not slander anyone’s name. I’ve got enough problem. I am a child of God I believe in honesty integrity I do not slender people but if I did use him or barrister for you then I would have something to say, but we didn’t go further than trying to exchange money