ASTONS LAW CHAMBERS
Astons Law Chambers provides direct access criminal defence across violent crime, drug offences, fraud, driving offences, youth court matters, sexual offence allegations, and conviction or sentence appeals. Every case is handled personally, from the first police interview through to trial.
You pay nothing unless we obtain compensation on your behalf. All case costs are advanced by the firm while the matter is pending.
You will have the mobile number of the attorney handling your case. Calls are returned the same business day, without exception.
We tell you what we believe your case is worth and what would move that number, including the weaknesses you would rather not hear about.
Every file is prepared as though a jury will decide it, because that preparation is exactly what produces a fair settlement offer.
If you choose Astons Law Chambers, our promise to you is that we will take care of every aspect of your case personally. Our barrister and team will:
What clients say about instructing Astons Law Chambers directly for their defence.
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Astons Law Chambers is a Direct Access criminal defence practice led by Ghulam Humayun, giving clients direct access to an experienced barrister without going through a solicitor first.
The firm they founded reflects that history directly. Elena knows how carriers evaluate claims because she used to do it. Daniel has tried more cases to verdict than most civil attorneys see in a career. Together the practice covers both halves of the work.
We build each case for trial from the first month, which is what creates leverage in every negotiation that follows.
We tell clients what we actually think, including when the news is unwelcome or when they may not need a lawyer at all.
A partner stays on your file from intake through resolution and remains reachable throughout the representation.
We decline cases we cannot properly staff. Saying no is what allows us to do the work well on the matters we accept.
Astons Law Chambers was built around a simple idea: clients should be able to instruct an experienced criminal defence barrister directly, without the cost and delay of going through a solicitor first.
Our attorneys come from genuinely different backgrounds. One spent years defending insurance companies and understands precisely how the other side thinks about a file. Another came up through public defense, where the volume of trial work far exceeds anything typical in civil practice.
A third practiced critical care nursing before law school and reads a medical chart the way a treating clinician does. Lawyers who are genuinely prepared to try a case represent a real risk to an insurer, and that risk is what produces a fair offer.
Direct Access allows members of the public to instruct a barrister directly, without going through a solicitor first. Astons Law Chambers is qualified to accept instructions this way, which can reduce cost and speed up the time it takes to get expert advice.
Not necessarily. Because Astons Law Chambers is authorised by the Bar Standards Board to conduct litigation, cases can be run end-to-end without a separate solicitor. If you already have a solicitor, we are equally happy to work alongside them.
Indicative hourly rates range from £175 to £400 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of the case, the seniority of the barrister instructed, and the urgency of the work required. A clear fee estimate is always provided before work begins.
Legal aid eligibility depends on your income, capital, and the type of case. Astons Law Chambers can help assess your eligibility and, where appropriate, arrange representation through partner solicitor firms who administer legal aid funding.
Yes. Astons Law Chambers offers 24/7 emergency police station representation, and can attend at any hour to advise you during interview.
Astons Law Chambers represents clients at the police station, Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, and Court of Appeal.
Yes. We regularly advise on drink and drug driving allegations, totting-up disqualifications, exceptional hardship arguments, and other licence-loss matters.
Yes. We represent clients under 18 in the Youth Court, with particular attention to the welfare considerations and procedural differences that apply to younger defendants.
Ask to speak to a solicitor or barrister of your choice before answering any police questions, and contact Astons Law Chambers as soon as possible for immediate advice.
Yes. We advise on and represent clients in appeals against both conviction and sentence, including applications to the Court of Appeal.
Not every case proceeds to trial — many are resolved through discontinuance, a negotiated plea, or an out-of-court disposal. However, every case is prepared as though it will go to trial, to maximise your position at every stage.
For urgent matters, such as police station attendance or an imminent court date, we can begin immediately. For general enquiries, we aim to respond the same day.
Yes. All communications with Astons Law Chambers are protected by legal professional privilege and treated in strict confidence.
Call us directly on 07922 247 999, available 24/7, or use our online contact form to describe your situation and we will respond promptly.
