E&L Legal

Motoring Law — Keep Your Licence. Protect Your Livelihood.

Facing a ban?
We fight to
keep you driving.

E&L Legal are specialist motoring law solicitors. From drink driving charges to Exceptional Hardship hearings, we provide expert defence at every stage — protecting your licence, your job, and your livelihood.

Expert Motoring Defence
Exceptional Hardship Specialists
5.0 / 5 — 32 Verified Reviews
SRA Regulated — No. 8009554

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Your Licence. Your Livelihood.

Losing your licence can cost you everything.

For many people, a driving ban doesn't just mean losing the ability to drive — it means losing their job, their income, and their independence. A motoring conviction can happen to anyone. What matters is what you do next. Contact us before your hearing date — the earlier we get involved, the more we can do.

Charged with Drink or Drug Driving?

You may have more options than you think. We examine the procedure, the equipment, and the evidence — and where grounds exist, we challenge the charge.

Facing a Totting Up Ban?

Twelve points means an automatic disqualification — unless you can demonstrate Exceptional Hardship. We build and present the strongest possible case for you.

Disputing the Offence?

Special Reasons hearings allow the court to avoid disqualification in certain circumstances. We advise on whether your situation qualifies and represent you fully.

Facing a Serious Charge?

Death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury carry custodial sentences. These matters require immediate, specialist criminal defence alongside motoring expertise.

What We Cover

Motoring Law Services

Expert representation across all motoring offences — from penalty points through to the most serious driving charges.

Drink Driving

We examine the full procedure from roadside stop to breath test or blood sample. Where procedural errors exist, we challenge the evidence. We also advise on special reasons to avoid disqualification where appropriate.

Drug Driving

Drug driving cases involve roadside impairment tests and blood samples analysed against legal thresholds. We examine the evidence, challenge the procedure, and advise on all available defences including medical exceptions.

Exceptional Hardship

If you're facing disqualification through totting up to 12 points, you can argue Exceptional Hardship to avoid a ban. We assess whether your circumstances qualify, prepare the evidence, and present the strongest possible case to the court.

Special Reasons

A Special Reasons argument allows the court to avoid mandatory disqualification even where you are convicted. The circumstances must be directly connected to the offence. We advise on whether your situation qualifies and prepare a compelling case.

Penalty Points & Disqualifications

Whether you are disputing points, facing a totting up ban, or want to understand your options ahead of a court hearing, we provide clear advice and full representation. Don't go to court without speaking to us first.

Death by Dangerous Driving

The most serious motoring charge carries a custodial sentence of up to 14 years. These cases require specialist criminal defence. We provide expert advice from arrest through to trial and, if required, appeal.

Why E&L Legal

Don't face court alone.
We fight for your licence.

A driving ban can be catastrophic — for your job, your family, your income. The motoring courts move quickly and the stakes are enormous. You need a solicitor who will prepare properly, argue effectively, and give you the best possible chance of keeping your licence.

At E&L Legal, we take every motoring case seriously. We examine every aspect of the evidence, advise you honestly on your options, and represent you with the expertise and personal attention your situation demands.

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Transparent Pricing

Motoring Law Fees

Clear, honest fees. A full written quote is always provided before any work begins. All fees exclude VAT.

Drink / Drug Drive — 1 Attendance
From
£600
Excl. VAT. Full written quote before work begins. Covers advice and representation at the hearing.
Drink / Drug Drive — 2 Attendances
From
£850
Excl. VAT. Covers both hearings, preparation, and full advice throughout.
Drink / Drug Drive — Trial
From
£1,350
Excl. VAT. Full trial representation including preparation, evidence review, and court advocacy.
Special Reasons Hearing
From
£1,350
Excl. VAT. We advise on whether Special Reasons apply and prepare the full argument for court.
Exceptional Hardship
From
£1,350
Excl. VAT. Full preparation and court representation. We build the strongest case for keeping your licence.
Mileage Outside Merseyside
45p/mile
+ VAT. We attend courts across England and Wales. Travel costs confirmed in your written quote upfront.
Not sure what applies? Call 0151 725 0070 — we'll advise you on your options and give you a clear picture of costs before you commit to anything.
Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

32 verified reviews on ReviewSolicitors — all rated 5.0 out of 5.

"Couldn't recommend enough"

Honestly couldn't recommend Amanda Sheppard enough — the hours of hard work she put into our case meant we walked away with the best case scenario. From start to finish the communication was great. Couldn't fault her work.

Christian — April 2025 · Verified Review

"First class solicitor"

Amanda answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. She kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me great peace of mind. She was fantastic right through my case — and I would definitely recommend Amanda to anybody needing support.

Anthony — March 2026 · Verified Review

"The best solicitor in the North West"

Peter Haney is the most professional and knowledgeable solicitor I have come across. He understands the case and has so much knowledge in the legal sector. He is always available when he says and literally has your back — which is what you need.

Siobhan — January 2026 · Verified Review

"Excellent service"

Despite Amanda having many other clients, it always felt that we were the only one due to the time she gave us. Amanda was always there, answering my many questions at all times — often going above and beyond. My son was supported, represented and given a future.

Ann — September 2023 · Verified Review

Common Questions

Motoring Law — Questions We're Asked

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In some cases, yes — through a Special Reasons argument, where the circumstances of the offence are directly connected to mitigation. We also examine the procedure and evidence; if errors occurred in how the test was administered or the sample handled, there may be grounds to challenge the charge entirely. Call us as early as possible — the more time we have, the more we can do.
Exceptional Hardship is an argument used at court when you are facing disqualification from totting up to 12 or more penalty points. If you can demonstrate that a ban would cause exceptional hardship — not just to you, but to others who depend on you — the court may choose not to disqualify. We assess whether your situation qualifies and build the evidence needed to make the strongest possible case.
A Special Reasons argument asks the court not to disqualify you — or to impose fewer penalty points — even though you are convicted of the offence. The reason must be directly connected to the commission of the offence itself, not merely a mitigating factor. Common examples include spiked drinks or genuine emergencies. We advise on whether your circumstances qualify before committing to this approach.
Contact us immediately. Drug driving charges involve roadside impairment tests and blood samples measured against legal thresholds — and there are legitimate defences available, including prescribed medication. We examine the full procedure, the accuracy of the testing, and whether any medical exceptions apply. Don't attend court without advice.
Our fees depend on the type of matter and number of hearings. Drink/drug driving from £600, Exceptional Hardship and Special Reasons hearings from £1,350 — all excluding VAT. We always provide a full written quote before starting work. Legal Aid is not generally available for motoring matters, but we can confirm this for your specific situation when you call.
As quickly as possible. Motoring courts move fast and preparation time matters enormously — particularly for Exceptional Hardship and Special Reasons hearings, which require evidence to be gathered and arguments properly built. Contact us as soon as you receive your summons or charge. The earlier we get involved, the stronger your position.
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Don't face your court date without expert advice. All enquiries are confidential, initial advice is free, and there is no obligation to proceed.

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Office
544 Prescot Road, Old Swan
Liverpool, L13 3DB
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30
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E&L Legal Ltd — No. 8009554
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