Docketory

About us

Permitted legal support for people who need it most.

Why we exist

Since civil legal aid was removed from most private law matters in 2012, thousands of people face parking enforcement, bailiff action, benefit denials, employment disputes, and consumer problems without any professional support. Solicitors cost hundreds of pounds per hour. Legal aid is unavailable. People are left to navigate complex systems alone.

We provide the support that sits between doing nothing and instructing a solicitor — lawfully, transparently, and at a price people can actually afford.

What we can do

Under the Legal Services Act 2007, anyone can provide legal advice, draft documents, negotiate on behalf of others, represent at tribunals, and handle administrative proceedings — provided the activity does not fall within the six reserved categories restricted to solicitors and barristers.

Our services cover: parking appeals, bailiff and enforcement defence, employment rights advisory, benefits and welfare support, consumer and debt guidance, housing and tenancy advice, family court McKenzie Friend assistance, ombudsman complaints, small claims preparation, and general legal research and drafting.

What we cannot do

We are not solicitors or barristers

We are not regulated by the SRA or BSB. We do not hold ourselves out as qualified legal professionals.

We cannot file documents with any court

Filing court documents, issuing proceedings, and appearing as advocates are reserved legal activities under the Legal Services Act 2007. We prepare everything — you file it yourself as a litigant in person, or we refer you to a solicitor.

No legal professional privilege applies

Because we are not solicitors, communications with us are not protected by LPP. We treat everything as confidential, but information shared could in principle be compelled in legal proceedings.

We cannot administer oaths

Swearing statutory declarations requires a solicitor or commissioner for oaths. We draft the content — the oath is a separate step.

We do not provide immigration advice

Immigration advice is separately regulated under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. We are not registered with the OISC.

We are not a claims management company

Regulated claims management (personal injury, financial mis-selling, etc.) requires FCA authorisation. We do not conduct regulated claims management activities.

Our approach

Every case starts with an honest assessment. We review the facts, research the law, and tell you where you stand on the balance of probabilities. If your position is weak, we say so — we do not take your money to fight a losing case. Where your matter has merit, we provide practical support grounded in case law and precedent. Where it requires a solicitor, we refer you transparently and prepare your case so you are not starting from scratch.

Not sure where to start?

Send us your details. We'll tell you if we can help, which service applies, and the cost — free and no obligation.

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Free assessment disclaimer: Our free assessment confirms whether we can assist, which service applies, and the fee. Response times depend on case complexity and documents submitted. The free assessment does not constitute legal guidance or advice — active work begins only after payment of the applicable service fee.