Getting my legal fees refunded

[rukhsar1]

I was cleared of GBH 6 months ago. I have paid thousands of pounds to my solicitor who told me after the case ended that I would get all the money back but it may take up to 3 months. 6 months later, I still haven't received a penney. The solicitor says that I will be paid when he is paid. Is there anyone I can contact to speed the process up? Is it possible the solicitor has been paid and is keeping the moment for the time beiing. Any information is appreciated.

[bednobs]

if it's just costs you spent defending yourself, then you were found innocent, you don't get them back as far as i'm aware

[New Judge]

Yes bednobs is correct.

Generally legal fees incurred as a result of defending yourself against a charge of which you are acquitted are not refundable. Only in exceptional circumstances (such as abuse of process or vexatious prosecution) would they be awarded.

[bednobs]

also, i was surprised when you say "dsolicitor says i will be paid when he is paid" - haven't you paid him then? What do you expect to be refunded?