richard hull

richard hull
consultant Solicitor

Richard specialises in private criminal defence work, regulatory matters and road traffic law. 

With considerable knowledge of road traffic law Richard advises and represents clients facing motoring offences from speeding to causing death by dangerous driving.  Richard has proven very successful at arguing the merits of ‘Exceptional Hardship’ being a reason to not disqualify a driver who has a licence endorsed with 12 penalty points or more.

Richard also advises individuals and companies on matters investigated and prosecuted by the Police, HSE and Trading Standards, including disciplinary hearings before sporting bodies including the Football Association. 

With higher rights of audience in the criminal courts, he has represented clients in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal and has many years of experience in complex areas of law.

Richard graduated from Bournemouth University with a degree in Business law. He qualified as a solicitor in 1999, having trained with a firm in central Birmingham, going on to become the Managing Partner of Thomas Horton Solicitors for 10 years.  He has held Higher Rights of audience since 2010.

Richard’s approach is clear but personal, believing that securing the right advice and making the right decisions in the early stages can make a real difference to the outcome of any investigation.