Colette Chesters is a family law barrister with a vast experience of representing clients in cases which involve domestic abuse. As a direct access barrister Colette will ensure that you obtain any court order necessary to protect you from domestic abuse. If wrongly accused of domestic abuse it is essential you receive robust and fearless representation from the very start of proceedings.
Colette Chesters expertise also extends to all cases relating to child law. Coletteās many years of specialising in child contact and child arrangement orders will ensure you have the strongest representation in obtaining an order that protects your child or an order that allows you proper and meaningful contact with your child.
Colette Chesters offers fixed fee representation for any work undertaken on your behalf so you will know exactly what any court appearance will cost you.
Called to the bar in 1996 and now practising in family law, Colette also brings extensive experience of the exacting advocacy of the criminal arena to her family practice.
Colette is a sole practitioner and runs her own practise so there will never be a time where a new barrister, you have never met, turns up at the hearing being instructed at the last minute when your own barrister is busy on another case. Colette also believes that a worried client should have access to her by telephone so once you have formally instructed Colette you will be provided with her direct mobile number, so no switch boards, no holding, no secretaries. You can speak to Colette in full confidence at any time within office hours.
What a direct access barrister cannot do is issue proceedings at the court or provide an address for communications between yourself and the court. However, Colette with assist you and provide detailed guidance on any step you have to undertake yourself.
Book your free 15 minute telephone conference with Colette Chesters. Please read our section on what protection is available for you once you've made your booking.