Criminal Law Solicitor in Courtown

Why a Courtown case usually lands in Gorey Courthouse

County Wexford has two venues that deal with criminal matters, Wexford Courthouse on Belvedere Road and Gorey Courthouse. Because Courtown sits close to Gorey, most summonses and charges connected to the town are listed there rather than in Wexford town itself, though the exact listing depends on how gardaí have processed the matter and which district the charge falls under.

The charges we are asked about from this part of the county cover the usual range seen in any coastal or rural district: road traffic offences, public order incidents, minor assault, and theft. Some of these are dealt with entirely in the District Court, while more serious matters can be sent forward for trial. What matters most at the outset is understanding which category your case falls into and what that means for how it is handled.

What to do in the first days after a charge reaches you

If you are charged at a garda station or a summons arrives in the post, the practical priorities are the same regardless of the charge. Hold onto any paperwork you are given, note the date and venue of the first hearing if one is stated, and get advice before that date rather than on the morning of court. We attend garda stations around the clock, so early contact is possible even outside office hours.

Once you get in touch, the first conversation is a no-obligation discussion of your situation, whether that happens by phone, by video, or in person at our Kilkenny office. If you decide to proceed, we set out the terms in a letter of engagement before any work begins. Where legal aid may be relevant, that is applied for in court and depends on your means and the seriousness of the charge, something we can discuss with you directly.

Covering Courtown, Ballycanew and this stretch of north Wexford

We take on criminal defence work across the south east and Leinster, and that includes Courtown and the surrounding villages such as Ballycanew and Killinierin, both a short drive inland. Cases from this stretch of County Wexford are usually heard at Gorey Courthouse, with Wexford Courthouse as the other venue used for the county.

Wherever your case is listed, we can appear at the relevant courthouse and keep contact with you by phone or video in between, so you are not left trying to work out the process on your own between hearings.