Criminal Law Solicitor in Lucan

Offences and court matters that come up most for people in Lucan

In our experience, the cases that bring people from Lucan into contact with the criminal justice system cover a broad range: road traffic offences, public order incidents, assault charges, theft and matters involving drugs legislation. Some start with a Garda station interview after an arrest, others arrive by post as a summons months after the event, which can be confusing if you were not expecting it.

Because Lucan has no District Court venue of its own, a case connected to the town is generally listed at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Parkgate Street or at Blanchardstown Courthouse, and in some circumstances a matter may be sent forward to the Circuit Court if the charge is more serious. Which venue applies depends on how the Gardaí have listed the summons or charge sheet, and we would check this with you as a first step rather than assume.

What happens after you’ve been charged, and how to get started

Once a charge sheet or summons is in your hands, the practical questions are usually the same: what happens at the first appearance, whether bail is an issue, whether you qualify for legal aid, and how much time there is to prepare. Legal aid in criminal matters is applied for in court and depends on your means and the seriousness of the charge, so it is worth raising this early rather than on the day itself.

We arrange an initial conversation by phone, video or at our Kilkenny office to go through what you have received and what it means. There is no obligation at that stage, and if you decide to proceed, we set out the terms of acting for you in a letter of engagement before any work begins. For more serious matters, that early conversation is also when we start building the approach we will take if the case goes to trial, or if an earlier conviction needs to be reviewed.

Serving Lucan, Adamstown, Clonsilla and the wider South Dublin area

We take on cases from across Dublin and the south east, and Lucan’s position within South Dublin, close to Adamstown and Clonsilla and not far from Palmerstown, means we regularly deal with matters connected to this part of the county. Whether your case ends up listed at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Blanchardstown or Tallaght Courthouse, the preparation is the same: understanding the charge, gathering what we need from you, and being clear about what the next date in court actually involves.

For the courts and how cases run across the county, see our criminal law solicitor page for Dublin.