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Trusted Drink Driving Defence Solicitors in Manchester
DFR Solicitors specialise in defending motoring offences, particularly drink driving cases, with a proven track record of success. Our dedicated team of solicitors provides personalised legal representation, guiding clients through complex road traffic law procedures from initial consultation to court representation. We pride ourselves on a client-centric approach, offering free initial consultations, transparent communication, and a 24/7 availability to address urgent cases.With a 95% success rate in overturning driving bans and a 87% success rate in drink driving cases, we combine technical expertise with empathetic support to achieve optimal outcomes. Our services are underpinned by regulatory compliance through the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and a commitment to exceeding client expectations through technical brilliance and strategic defence tactics.
Services
Drink Driving Defence
Motoring Offences
Totting Up Ban
Road Traffic Law
Court Representation
Highlights and features
- 95% success rate in overturning driving bans
- Free initial consultation with experienced solicitors
- 24/7 availability for urgent cases
- Specialised motoring law expertise since 2016
- Nationwide court representation across England and Wales
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Saved my licence
Excellent client communication
Technical brilliance
Professional courtroom representation
Stress-free process
Services
Drink Driving Defence
Specialist defence for drink driving charges with 87% success rate. We challenge breath/blood test evidence, procedural errors, and special circumstances. Our solicitors analyse police conduct, calibration records, and legal technicalities to prevent licence disqualification. Clients receive tailored strategies combining technical expertise with courtroom experience to achieve not guilty verdicts or reduced penalties.
Motoring Offences
Comprehensive defence for speeding, careless driving, and mobile phone offences. We exploit procedural flaws in police evidence, challenge speed measurement methods, and negotiate penalty reductions. Our team specialises in defective signage arguments and mitigating circumstances to prevent points accumulation that could trigger totting up bans.
Totting Up Ban
Expert representation for 12+ penalty points cases. We present exceptional hardship arguments to avoid disqualification, focusing on employment impact and family needs. Our solicitors challenge point validity, exploit procedural errors, and negotiate with prosecutors to maintain driving privileges for professional drivers and essential workers.
Court Representation
Full court support for motoring offence trials. Our solicitors prepare detailed legal arguments, cross-examine prosecution witnesses, and identify evidential weaknesses. With 95% success rate in contested cases, we specialise in technical defences for breath test calibration failures, blood sample chain-of-custody breaches, and procedural non-compliance by law enforcement agencies.
Special Reasons
Strategic defence using special reasons for over-limit driving. We present medical emergencies, spiked drinks, and other mitigating circumstances to avoid bans. With 91% success rate in these cases, our solicitors prepare compelling narratives supported by expert evidence to convince magistrates of exceptional circumstances warranting leniency.
People
Abdul Ali
Lead Motoring Solicitor
Specialist motoring offence solicitor with 15+ years' experience. Recognised for technical expertise in challenging breath test evidence and procedural errors. Successfully defended over 500 drink driving cases, maintaining clients' licences through innovative legal arguments and courtroom strategy.
Questions
What is your drink driving case success rate?
We successfully defend 87% of drink driving cases, challenging evidence through technical defences and procedural errors.
Can you help with urgent disqualification cases?
Yes, our 24/7 service provides immediate support for impending driving bans and urgent court applications.
How do you challenge breath test evidence?
We examine calibration records, police procedure compliance, and machine functionality to identify evidential weaknesses.
Do you handle cases nationwide?
We represent clients in courts across England and Wales, with physical offices in Manchester, London, Birmingham, and Huddersfield.
What happens during the initial consultation?
We provide free case assessment, explain legal options, and outline defence strategy during the first consultation.
Can you help with totting up bans?
Yes, we specialise in preventing totting up bans through exceptional hardship arguments and point validity challenges.
Reviews (6)
Ruby Bains
Nov 28, 2021
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I want to thank kieran such a wonderful person I have ever seen in my life. Kieran You dealt with me in a professional way and showed patience and understanding during my many enquiries. "Many thanks for your excellent work on my behalf. You were so thorough, persistent, fair and transparent. I shall always say, I had the best possible solicitor to fight my cause.Thanku so much kieran. You actually saved someones life
Ismail Ali
Sep 13, 2021
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Fantastic over the moon with the result. DFR fulfilled their promise and kept me on the road. Spoke to many solicitors but Abdul and Kieran assured me that they could help me keep my licence after been charged with drink driving. DFR were Superb and kept their promise. One happy motorist. Keep up the good work
Steve Taylor
Aug 19, 2021
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I was represented by DFR in a complex motoring case which they handled in a superbly professional manner and got me an outcome that I was over the moon with ,I can't compliment them enough for all the hard work they put in before court and in court to keep me my licence and prevent me from loosing my job my home and lots more . Thanks
Steve Taylor.
Steve Taylor.
M. Ali
Aug 02, 2021
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Kieran was amazing he saved from 24 months of ban. Very responsive, respectful and hardworking solicitors. I will definitely recommend Kieran. Thank
You team Leitrim and team DFR
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You team Leitrim and team DFR
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Chris Carter
Aug 01, 2021
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Great service, honestly the best solicitors I've ever used. Used kieran Allan after being charged for drink driving and also failing to provide a specimen with no reasonable excuse, managed to get me a nearly impossible outcome, not only did he get me the lowest sentence he also got them to keep my licence, he's a great honest bloke with a good sense of humour, liked him on phone when he was talking me through the case then liked him even more when met in person, he does the best for your needs not his, it could of easily gone to a second trial where he would of earnt more money but he does the
Phibin
Jun 28, 2021
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Very happy with DFR, couldn't of asked for more!
Kieran and colleagues are very professional, and work very hard to help you out in your predicament. Always happy to answer the phone when ever you call,
and they did me proud on the day. Couldn't recommend them more!
not cheep! but worth every penny!! Without there help i would have stood no chance against the system!
but thanks to their professionalism they saved me and my licence!
Kieran and colleagues are very professional, and work very hard to help you out in your predicament. Always happy to answer the phone when ever you call,
and they did me proud on the day. Couldn't recommend them more!
not cheep! but worth every penny!! Without there help i would have stood no chance against the system!
but thanks to their professionalism they saved me and my licence!
