Wheldon Law

Wheldon Law, criminal defence in Hemel Hempstead and Taunton

Wheldon Law is a British law firm specialising in criminal law, dog law and motoring law. The firm presents itself as a leading criminal defence practice in Hemel Hempstead (Hertfordshire) and Taunton, with a history that, according to its own website, stretches back over 25 years. Its team combines, in its presentation, high standards of professional service with a friendly and approachable manner.

The firm works with private funding and offers a bespoke service which, it states, allows it to devote time and resources to the case without the restrictions of public funding. The firm is registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 613800.

Areas of practice

The firm's activity is organised into three main areas:

• Criminal law: defence in criminal proceedings, including serious offences.
• Dog law: cases involving dogs, with particular focus on dangerous dog cases.
• Motoring law: defence in traffic matters and road traffic offences.

The website also details aspects of case funding, with specific sections for motoring offences and for police station assistance.

Specialisation in dangerous dog cases

Within dog law, the firm stands out for its expertise in dangerous dog cases. Tina Wagon, principal solicitor, has acted in some of the most high-profile cases in this field over the last 16 years and acts as a specialist legal adviser to Dogs Trust. Specialisation in this area is one of the distinguishing features that the firm itself highlights.

Team

The Wheldon Law team combines solicitors with extensive experience in criminal defence and in court. Tina Wagon was admitted as a solicitor in 1999 and became principal solicitor of the firm in 2015; she is a qualified duty solicitor and an accredited police station representative. Andrew Campbell is a senior consultant solicitor and a higher rights advocate, with experience as a trial advocate. Dhiraj Bance, consultant, qualified in 2004 and has particular expertise in motoring law and trial advocacy. Danielle Horton works primarily in the magistrates' court department, is accredited for police stations and is training to become a solicitor. Alice Margrave and Alice Stoker, who joined in 2019 after eight years at a London criminal law firm, contribute to the running of the firm.

Recognition and reviews

The website displays a Trustpilot badge and mentions 101 Google reviews, without detailing the average rating. The firm presents itself as a leading practice in its field, a description that corresponds to its own account.

Location and contact

Spaces, The Maylands Building, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7TG · Telephone: 01442 242999 · Email: hello@wheldonlaw.co.uk