Criminal Law Solicitor in Clondalkin
A charge or summons connected to Clondalkin, Dublin 22, is generally dealt with by the District Court for this part of South Dublin, with more serious matters sent forward to the Criminal Courts of Justice. We act for people from Clondalkin and the wider South Dublin area, and we can meet by phone, by video, or at our Kilkenny office if that suits you better.
The type of cases we deal with for people in this area
Most of the enquiries we get from this part of Dublin involve road traffic offences, public order matters, theft and assault charges, and the occasional drugs charge. Some are straightforward District Court matters that are dealt with in one or two appearances. Others, particularly where the alleged offence is more serious, get sent forward for trial and need a proper strategy built well in advance.
We also act for people applying to have an existing conviction reviewed. That is a different process with its own requirements, and it depends heavily on the particular circumstances, so it is worth getting advice before assuming anything about how it might go.
How to get started once you’ve been charged
If you have received a charge sheet or summons, or you have been asked to attend a garda station for questioning, the sooner you get advice the better. We attend garda stations around the clock, and we can talk you through what the questioning involves and what your position is before you say anything on record.
Once a charge has been laid, we will need to see the paperwork you have received, including any summons, charge sheet or book of evidence, to work out what the case actually involves and what the next steps should be. The first conversation is a no-obligation discussion of your situation. If we agree to proceed, we set out the terms in a letter of engagement before any work starts.
Working with clients across Clondalkin and South Dublin
Clondalkin sits within the South Dublin local authority area, close to Ballyfermot, Palmerstown and Walkinstown, and we take on cases from across this part of the city as well as further afield in Dublin, Kildare, Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Waterford. Court appearances are held at each county’s own venue, which for Dublin means the Criminal Courts of Justice on Parkgate Street, Blanchardstown Courthouse or Tallaght Courthouse, depending on where the case is listed.
Wherever your case ends up being heard, we can prepare the work with you remotely and attend court on the day. Distance from our Kilkenny office has never stopped us representing clients across Leinster and the south east, and Dublin cases are a regular part of what we do.
For the courts and how cases run across the county, see our criminal law solicitor page for Dublin.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Where will my case be heard if I live in Clondalkin?
It depends on how the Courts Service lists it, but Dublin matters are typically heard at the Criminal Courts of Justice, Blanchardstown Courthouse or Tallaght Courthouse. We can confirm the venue once we see your summons or charge sheet.
Do I need to come to Kilkenny to meet you?
No. Consultations can take place by phone, by video, or at our Kilkenny office, whichever suits you. We represent clients across Dublin and the wider south east and Leinster region regardless of where the first conversation happens.
Can you help if I have already been charged and have a court date?
Yes. Send us the paperwork you have, such as the charge sheet or summons, and we will go through what the charge involves and what preparation is needed before the date. The earlier we are involved, the more time there is to build the case properly.
Sound legal advice is based on years of training, hard work, and passion, as well as familiarity with legislation and precedent and sound consideration. You’ll find all that and more at Rafter Solicitors.
- 26 James Street, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
This page is general information, not legal advice. Your position depends on your circumstances and the current law; please get advice on your own situation. In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
