Richard Bayliss Solicitor

Richard Bayliss works as a freelance solicitor specializing in criminal defense and motoring law, serving London and traveling to police stations and courts elsewhere as needed. His practice draws on more than 20 years of criminal-law experience and covers advice before police interviews as well as court representation. Bayliss says he personally advises and represents clients throughout their cases.

His background combines criminal practice with earlier work as an analyst in the City of London. Bayliss says that experience helps him review evidence and legal issues quickly and explain their implications clearly. He also lists a first-class honors law degree, accreditation to represent clients at police stations, and experience as a qualified Citizens Advice adviser.

A significant part of the work takes place before a case reaches court. He advises people invited to voluntary police interviews, interviews under caution, or investigations, and can attend the police station to advise during the process. For someone who receives a summons or is charged, he offers preparation and representation in court, including magistrates’ courts and the Crown Court, depending on the matter.

Published areas include assault and bodily harm, theft, fraud and financial crime, money laundering, drug offenses, sexual offenses, indecent images, public-order offenses, criminal damage, and threats. The website also lists motoring law as a specialty. This describes the types of matters the practice handles; strategy, the appropriate court, and procedural steps depend on the facts and documents in each case.

Consultations can begin remotely. The solicitor offers appointments by Zoom and phone as well as in person; he can attend police interviews and court appearances when needed. The website invites prospective clients to make an informal initial contact at no charge, but clarifies that this is not free legal advice: specific advice requires enough information and a formal appointment.

The service is deliberately personal. Bayliss says he does not delegate advice to trainees, paralegals, or general advisers and handles each matter from start to finish. For a client, that means the person reviewing the documents is also the one who can attend a police interview or appear in court when appropriate. The practice expressly states that it does not offer publicly funded legal aid.

Visits are by appointment at Spaces on Maylands Avenue in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, postal code HP2 7TG. The advertised service covers London and clients elsewhere in England, with attendance at police stations and courts as required. Initial contact is arranged by email or through an appointment booking rather than as a walk-in consultation.

Richard Bayliss Solicitor combines criminal and motoring defense, direct communication with the solicitor, and remote options for discussing a case. Anyone comparing representation can first check whether the matter falls within the published areas, whether a court appearance is approaching, and which appointment format is suitable. Legal advice requires an individual review with a solicitor; this profile describes the service but does not replace that assessment.