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Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, Lewis Nedas Law represents motorists facing investigations and prosecutions for driving whilst disqualified throughout London and England & Wales.
If you have been arrested or charged with driving whilst disqualified, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential. Contact our motoring offence solicitors on +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form for confidential legal advice.
Call +44 20 7387 2032 Make a Confidential EnquiryDriving whilst disqualified is a serious criminal offence. A conviction can result in imprisonment, a substantial financial penalty and a further period of driving disqualification.
Many cases involve questions about the validity of the disqualification, whether the driver knew they remained disqualified, the circumstances of the alleged offence and the evidence obtained by the prosecution.
Our solicitors advise clients throughout every stage of the investigation, from police interviews through to Magistrates' Court and Crown Court proceedings where appropriate.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised for its work in criminal defence and motoring offence litigation.
Our credentials include:
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026
Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
More than 40 years' experience in criminal defence
Partner-led legal representation
Representation before Magistrates' Courts and Crown Courts throughout England and Wales
Extensive experience advising motorists facing serious driving allegations
Close collaboration with leading King's Counsel where appropriate
Every case is different. Our advice is based on the available evidence, the applicable law and your individual circumstances.
A person commits the offence of driving whilst disqualified if they drive a motor vehicle on a road or public place while they remain subject to a court-imposed driving disqualification.
The prosecution must prove that:
A valid disqualification was in force.
You were driving a motor vehicle.
The driving took place on a road or other public place.
Each element must be supported by admissible evidence.
Investigations commonly involve:
Roadside stops
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
Police officer observations
DVLA records
Vehicle ownership records
Witness evidence
Depending on the circumstances, additional allegations such as driving without insurance or vehicle-related offences may also arise.
If convicted, the court has a range of sentencing powers, including:
A further period of driving disqualification.
A financial penalty.
Community orders.
Imprisonment in more serious cases.
The sentence will depend on the facts of the case, any previous convictions and the Sentencing Council guidelines. Our solicitors provide detailed advice on the likely sentencing framework and prepare mitigation where appropriate.
In certain circumstances, a motorist may apply to the court for the early removal of a driving disqualification.
Whether an application can be made depends on factors including:
The length of the original disqualification.
The amount of the disqualification already served.
The circumstances of the original offence.
Your conduct during the disqualification.
The court retains discretion when determining such applications. We advise clients on whether they are eligible to apply and represent them throughout the court process.
Every allegation should be carefully examined.
Depending on the evidence, issues may include:
Whether a valid disqualification remained in force.
Whether you had been properly notified of the disqualification.
Identification evidence.
Whether you were driving.
Procedural issues during the investigation.
Other evidential weaknesses in the prosecution case.
Our objective is to identify any legal or evidential issues that may assist your defence.
Lewis Nedas Law has extensive experience representing motorists facing serious road traffic prosecutions.
Our work includes advising clients during police investigations, Magistrates' Court proceedings and sentencing hearings involving allegations of driving whilst disqualified and other serious motoring offences.
Our specialist motoring offence team is led by Jeffrey Lewis and Keith Wood, both of whom have extensive experience representing motorists facing criminal investigations and road traffic prosecutions.
If you are accused of driving whilst disqualified:
Early legal advice enables your solicitor to assess the evidence, explain your legal position and develop an appropriate defence strategy.
Yes. The offence carries the possibility of imprisonment in appropriate cases.
The court has power to impose a further period of disqualification following conviction.
In some cases, yes. Eligibility depends on the length of the original disqualification and the time already served.
Whether this is relevant depends on the facts and the available evidence. Specialist legal advice should be obtained.
Yes. We represent motorists throughout London and across England and Wales.
If you are under investigation or facing prosecution for driving whilst disqualified, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. Our experienced motoring offence solicitors advise motorists throughout London and across England and Wales on driving whilst disqualified allegations, police investigations and court proceedings.
Your matter will be handled by Jeffrey Lewis or Keith Wood, both of whom have extensive experience representing clients facing serious motoring offence prosecutions.
To speak with one of our specialist solicitors, call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.
Call +44 20 7387 2032 Arrange a Confidential Consultation