Personal support
McKenzie Friend support in Luton
Based in London and supporting people in Luton and Bedfordshire, we help you prepare for your hearing and sit beside you on the day, within clear limits.
Free introductory consultation — 15 to 30 minutes. This is a request; Billy or Pravesh will ring you to agree a time. No obligation to proceed.
Support close to home
Our main base is London. Luton and Bedfordshire are within our in-person area, across London and the surrounding counties roughly within 100 miles. Preparation sessions can also happen by Zoom or phone, so you do not have to travel to get ready. Court and tribunal hearing support remains England and Wales only.
London base: Our main base is London; In person: London and surrounding counties, roughly within 100 miles; UK-wide by Zoom or phone: Remote forms, letters and preparation. Court support: England and Wales only
Fees
If the court moves your hearing, your fee carries over to the new date. If the hearing does not go ahead, or the judge does not permit us to attend, we refund the attendance fee, less any travel costs already booked and agreed with you in writing.
Preparation and quiet support
Bring the papers you already have to a local preparation session. We can put them in order together and prepare your own notes. If meeting is difficult, preparation can happen by Zoom or phone from home.
Free help
These services are free. They can help in ways we cannot.
Support Through Court
0300 081 0006Volunteers who help people facing court alone. They do not give legal advice and cannot take calls from withheld numbers.
Civil Legal Advice
0345 345 4345Free legal advice by phone if you qualify for legal aid. Call charges apply; you can ask for a free call back.
Who this support is for
For people in Luton and Bedfordshire who are representing themselves at a civil or family court hearing and would like someone calm beside them.
How it works
- 1
Tell us what's happened
Tell us about the letter, form or hearing and the practical help you need.
- 2
Agree the scope
We agree a local or remote session and the work in writing.
- 3
Prepare together
We meet locally or online, put your papers in order and discuss any hearing attendance separately.
How our fees workWhere and how we provide support
Talk through your hearing
Tell us what is coming up and we will explain honestly whether our support is right for you.
Book a free consultationPlease don't send documents or personal details until we've agreed how we'll work together.