About us - Justice-4all
I am a McKenzie Friend who is based in Skegness. If you feel that the cost of a Solicitor prohibits you from employing legal representation then a McKenzie Friend may be an alternative option. Equally, you may feel you do not trust Solicitors.
Not only is the employment of Justice-4all a fraction of the cost of a Solicitor but equally, it is entirely trustworthy.
A McKenzie Friend is a person who assists a "litigant in person" (someone representing themselves) in a UK court. While they are most common in family court (divorce, child custody, etc.), they can also assist in civil and criminal proceedings.
What a McKenzie Friend Can Do-
McKenzie Friends provide "reasonable assistance" during court hearings and preparation for a trial/hearing in court Moral Support: Offering encouragement and a calming presence during stressful hearings. Note-Taking: Keeping a record of what is said by the judge, witnesses, and the other party. Paperwork: Helping organise court bundles, filling in forms, and drafting witness statements. Quiet Advice: Discreetly suggesting questions to ask witnesses or points of law to raise.
What a McKenzie Friend Cannot Do-
Unless specifically granted "rights of audience" by a judge, they are restricted from: Speaking in Court: They cannot address the judge, make oral submissions, or examine witnesses. Acting as an Agent: They cannot sign court documents or manage the case outside of the courtroom. Providing Regulated Legal Advice: They are not qualified solicitors or barristers and are generally not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Types of McKenzie Friends -
Lay/Volunteer: Friends or family members who help for free. Charity Volunteers: Provided by organisations like Support Through Court. Professional (Fee-Charging): Individuals who charge for their services. These range from experienced paralegals to those with no formal training.
Justice-4all is a fee charging McKenzie Friend.
What can Justice-4all offer you.
An initial consultation in order to discuss your issue. The initial consultation consists of 3 options-
- Video conference- A 30 minute meeting via microsoft teams in which you can discuss your issue face to face and discuss and show documents. The cost of this conference is £30. To arrange a booking simply click on the following link-
https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QTAEBOA2
2 .Telephone conference - A 15 minute discussion of your issue. The cost of this conference is £15. To arrange a telephone booking simply click on the following link-
https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q4X6IL6I
3 .Email consultation- The cost of this consultation is £10. Simply click on the link below and send us an email with details of your issue. By return Justice-4all will send you its opinion and what it can do to help you.
https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QEVHU35G
If after consultation you wish to pursue your cause and to employ the services of Justice-4all then fees will be charged at an hourly rate.These are a fraction of what a Solicitor would charge. Ask for details.
