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JHR Solicitors is owned by John Ruane, a criminal solicitor who has specialised in motoring offences throughout his career. John has dealt with all types of criminal road traffic cases, from minor careless driving matters to highly serious fatality cases. He also possesses a technical acumen for defending drink and drug driving cases via complex legal arguments. Johnâs experience has taught him that clients not only expect their solicitor to be an expert in the field but also to be capable of guiding them through what can be a harrowing journey through the criminal justice system. Read more...
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Careless driving
Martin
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I'm very satisfied with professional service provided by high skilled, friendly and fast lawyers who did excellent job, working very hard even on weekends or when on holiday for very fair prices...... Highly recommended..... Martin đ
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Drug driving
Ben
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I contacted JHR after failing a roadside drug test. John called me personally within half an hour of me putting a contact request in on the website. We discussed the case and I was apprehensive with regards to paying the costs involved with fighting this at trial to someobody I had never met in person. And also on a case where the evidence against me is black and white that I am guilty of the offences charged upon myself by CPS.
Fast forward time to now 16 months on from my arrest date and I am sat here now in my vehicle with my license still valid and clean, having walked away from court with an acquittal and also a refund of some costs on there way to me.
There are other services available who offer a what john offers but I am confident in sharing that money spent with JHR is money well spent.
You will be given access to one of the best Barristers in the business. In my case this was John Dye. Upon reviewing his resume I walked into court confident that I would be walking back out with my license.
You will be updated and kept in the loop at all stages of your trial and be offered the best opportunity of a win on your court date.
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Moses
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I contacted JHR online after having seacrhed for lots of other solicitors online. I choose JHR due to the impartial, sensible and professional advice he gave me. He was proactive and did reply to my calls and messages very timely. I was really anxious when I reieved a motoring offense letter from the police.
Luck, found me when I met John. If not John, infact, I would have had a worst outcome of the whole legal situation. But after I recieved free legal consultation from John, I came out of my legal case with much more positive and better outcome. Thank you once again, John. I will always recommend you to anyone who needs legal advice.
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Matter Type:
Drink driving
Rodney
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From the initial contact all the way through John was outstanding.
He gave me great advice and reassured me through a very stressful situation for me, also something I have never been through previously.
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Matter Type:
Drink driving
Jake
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John made the whole experience as comfortable and stress free as possible. In the end got the best result possible with what they were given.
John Ruane from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 26 March, 2025:
Thank you for the positive feedback.
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Drug driving
Anonymous
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A huge Thankyou to John and his team for managing my case. From the start I felt fully supported, with a no rush approach to any questions or worryâs I had. John was always available for a chat, taking time out of his weekends and leave time where required to offer support and advice, making the whole experience less stressful.
Thanks to the professional and knowledgeable approach to my case, a favourable outcome was reached in court. I would highly recommend JHR to anyone looking for representation of the highest standard.
Thankyou again!
John Ruane from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 26 March, 2025:
Thank you for the great review, we are happy we were able to help.
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Suhail
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I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by John Ruane at JHR. From our very first consultation, it was clear that I was in capable hands. He demonstrated a profound understanding of the law and took the time to explain every step of the process, ensuring I felt informed and supported throughout.
What impressed me most was his dedication to my case. John was always available to answer my questions and address my concerns, often going above and beyond to ensure I was comfortable with the proceedings. His strategic approach and attention to detail played a crucial role in winning my case, and I genuinely believe I could not have achieved this outcome without his expertise.
I highly recommend JHR to anyone in need of legal assistance. He is not only a skilled solicitor but also a compassionate advocate who truly cares about his clients. Thank you for your outstanding work.
John Ruane from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 26 March, 2025:
Thank you for the brilliant review.
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Drink driving
Chris
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John and his team were absolutely brilliant in handling my case which was a complicated one to say the least,
John was able to pick holes in the police evidence and his barrister John Dye managed to strick a in deal in court,
I was able to keep my licence by the skin of my teeth and a very reasonable fine,
Thanks John @ JHR
John Ruane from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 26 March, 2025:
Thank you, Chris for the wonderful feedback.
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Drink driving
Anonymous
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I got in touch with JHR solicitors shortly after being arrested for a drink driving offence involving an incident. John Ruane met with me so I could explain the situation, from the get go it was clear the knowledge and experience he had with handling driving offences. I was given great advice from the first meeting we had to the day of the trial where I was acquitted of the offences. I never felt pressured to make a decision and was simply given all the possible outcomes. JHR did all the necessary preparation to give me the best chances on the day of trial. I was appointed John dye on trial day and he was comforting and clear about what to expect and worked wonders during the trial. Thankyou JHR for your services, I've been given a second chance and can't thank John Ruane this firm enough.
John Ruane from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 26 March, 2025:
We are pleased that we were able to achieve such a positive outcome for you. Thank you for the positive feedback.
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Exceptional Hardship
Majid
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Hello all
I had two experience with John and his team expertise in 2015 and just yesterday on 20/01/2025.
The first one involved a car crash while my 5 year old son was also in the car. Story short, I was accused and charged with child neglect during driving by my ex and received a letter from Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) that they are investigating me and if convicted despite only a driving mistake but my name will be recorded in the same list among child offenders. This meant losing my job with a 6 figures salary and to remain in this list and jobless for 10 years. On top of that no contact with my son for 10 years.
John and his Barister helped me to be acquitted and to save my son contact, job, salary and honour.
Yesterday, he again helped me to keep my licence after a 99% risk of losing my licence due to 12 points in my licence for speeding while I should drive minimum 40k miles per year for my job.
I wholeheartedly and strongly recommend Johnâs service to all fathers in the same situations as mine.
John
I cannot thank you enough!
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John Ruane from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 26 March, 2025:
Thank you Majid for the great review. All the very best.
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Totting Up Driving Ban
Ian
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I was facing a case of Driving without due care, and a possible totting up ban, the first thing i did was search for specialist driving solicitors in my area and Johns name came up with great reviews. And i can see why!. From the initial phone call i knew john was the right man to take on my case, he was very reassuring and honest and talked through all the possible outcomes.
After meeting john face to face, He attended my police interview with me and after months of waiting for the police to take action I received the best possible outcome and one which i can only thank john for his help.
A representative from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 11 October, 2022:
Hi Ian, Thank you for your great review. We are delighted we were able to secure such a positive outcome in your case.
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Driving Without Due Care
Shaun
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July 2022
I received a summons from the police alleging I had driven through a red light - 1.5 seconds into the Red
I knew I hadnât committed the offence so I decided to fight the claim rather than take the 3 points and see my insurance costs go up in the future - and lose my clean driving license
After much research I found John.
John dealt with my case very professionally, conducted his own research and it transpired the AI linked to the camera had 2nd guessed one of the number plate letters and it wasnât even my car - shocking this is happening in the U.K.
The police sent me a letter last week advising their had been a âclerical mistake â and the case was dropped, this is all down to Johns diligent work
I donât normally do reviews but felt compelled to let people know just how good John actually is, he handled everything and we won.
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Drink driving
Meera
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Polite Professional and thorough.
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Drink driving
Jennifer
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M. Mawdesley
Preston Magistrates Court
Drink Driving Offence
I rang John after searching on google as I didnât have a clue. I was a distraught mother who thought her son would go to prison. This was his first offence and weâd never been in this situation before. I rang John and he didnât judge me. He spoke to my son and was fully supportive and reassuring. He always made time to discuss my sonâs circumstance. As my son is self employed, loosing his licence for a lengthy time could have made the business collapse. We got the best outcome possible due to having Johnâs guidance. He ran the case from start to finish and even travelled to Preston. He gave my son and myself advice on what to expect in court. After, John still gave advice on how to apply to get his license back on time.
I would definitely recommend John as a solicitor. He deserves five stars and more if it was possible. If I needed a solicitor in the future, John would be the one.
A representative from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 11 October, 2022:
Jennifer, Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted you are happy with the outcome of your son's case.
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Ali
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A big thank you to everyone at JHR SOLICITORE specially John Ruane the managing director for helping me keep my license and more importantly avoiding lengthy unwanted criminal record ,your guys are simply the best no doubt about that !! in February last year I got arrested for a driving offence I then got told that I should get a letter within a few months for my blood test , after 6 months for waiting for the letter I finally got it and got charged. At this point I thought I was gonna lose my license and even my job due to criminal record that automatically comes with drug driving convictions. A friend mine recommended JHR solicitors as he used the company previously in a similar case that resulted in acquittal,I got contacted John ruane after giving me initial advice i knew he was the man I needed in my corner I canât thank him enough for agreeing to take on my case,from the start to the end he was very professional, helpful and efficient in every single way he prepared my defense and appointed the best barrister in the country to represent me at the trial mr John Dye, on trial day after after lengthy legal arguments CPS decided to offer no evidence and the judge formally dismissed all charges against me , you guys are simply the best solicitors in the game I recommend JHR Soliceters to anyone these guys they are the real deal . Once again thank you so so much I really appreciate all the hard work you all put in to achieve this great results for me.
A.A.Salih
A representative from Jhr Solicitors Limited responded to this review on 24 May, 2022:
Thank you Ali for the wonderful review. We are delighted we were able to achieve such a great outcome for you.
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JHR Solicitors is founded on key principles of honesty, expertise and a readiness to be there for our clients at every stage in the process. You will never be left in the dark and we will make it our mission to provide the absolute best service possible throughout the duration of your case, with the ultimate goal of achieving a successful outcome.
