Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court
Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court. Deals with: Crime, Single justice procedure
General Info
- NameLavender Hill
- TypeMagistrates
- TierFourth
- RegionLondon
- Opening Times9am to 4.30pm
Contact Info
- Address176a Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 1JU
- Phone03308 084 407
- DXDX 58559 Clapham Junction
- Enquiries Email[email protected]
Facilities & Accessibility
- Disabled AccessIf you have a question about disabled access, please email your enquiry to: LondonSouthWestCus@justice.gov.uk
- Hearing LoopThe building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
- Interview RoomsThis Court has 3 private interview rooms available.
- Video FacilitiesCourt/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Going to Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court
When to arrive
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to clear security and find your courtroom. The building is open 9am to 4.30pm. Check the daily court lists on arrival to confirm your courtroom number.
What to bring
Bring photo ID, any paperwork or letters about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Phones must usually be switched off in the courtroom.
Do you need a lawyer?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for anything that could lead to a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. The duty solicitor scheme covers many first hearings and you may be eligible for legal aid. See the legal help below or speak to a solicitor as early as possible.
Getting there
176a Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 1JU. Use the directions link above for travel and parking. Accessibility: If you have a question about disabled access, please email your enquiry to: LondonSouthWestCus@justice.gov.uk.
General guidance only — not legal advice. Always check official instructions on your court letter and at GOV.UK.
Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court listings today & tomorrow
Daily hearing lists for Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court by courtroom, time and case reference, updated from official HM Courts & Tribunals Service sources through the sitting day.
Lists change at short notice. Always confirm your courtroom and time from the daily list on arrival. Free email alerts are available on the listings page. How busy is this court?
Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court: common questions
What time does Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court open?
Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court is open 9am to 4.30pm. Counter: 9:15am to 11am and 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Arrive at least 30 minutes before your hearing time to get through security and find your courtroom.
How do I find out which courtroom my case is in at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
Check the daily court list. It is published by HM Courts & Tribunals Service the working day before and shows each case by courtroom, time and case reference. On the day, the same list is displayed on screens inside the building and ushers can direct you. Cases are sometimes moved between courtrooms at short notice, so check again when you arrive.
See today's listings for Lavender Hill Magistrates' CourtWhat is the phone number for Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
The enquiries number for Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court is 03308 084 407. You can also email [email protected]. For anything about your own case, contact your solicitor first.
Where is Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court is at 176a Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11 1JU. Document exchange: DX 58559 Clapham Junction.
Get directionsIs Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court accessible?
If you have a question about disabled access, please email your enquiry to: LondonSouthWestCus@justice.gov.uk. Hearing loop: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.. If you need an adjustment for your hearing, tell the court in advance using the contact details above.
Can I take my phone into Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Phones go through the security scanner on the way in and must be switched off or silent inside the courtroom. Recording, photographing or filming anything inside a court building is a criminal offence. Some courts ask you to hand phones in at the public gallery door for certain trials.
What should I bring to a hearing at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
Photo ID, any letter or paperwork about your case, and the name of your solicitor or barrister if you have one. Dress smartly. Allow time for security: bags are searched and sharp objects, glass and aerosols are not allowed in.
Do I need a solicitor at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
You can represent yourself in the magistrates' court, but for any charge that could carry a prison sentence most people use a solicitor. A duty solicitor is available at court for first hearings in many cases, and legal aid depends on the seriousness of the charge and your income. Contact a criminal defence firm before your hearing if you can.
Criminal defence solicitors near Lavender HillCan members of the public watch a hearing at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court?
Yes. Almost all magistrates' court hearings are open to the public and there is a public gallery in each courtroom. You do not need to book. Youth court hearings and some family matters are private. and the usher will tell you if you cannot enter.