Interior of a courtroom with wooden benches, a judge's bench with a coat of arms, and windows letting in natural light. A court guide and pen are on a desk in the foreground.

About DockBrief

DockBrief was created for anyone who has ever faced a court hearing without knowing what to expect.

Our guides are written by qualified legal practitioners with years of experience in the courts of England and Wales. We know what happens in courtrooms - and we know how much difference it makes when people walk in feeling informed and prepared.

We’re building a library of practical, plain-language guides covering the hearings and procedures that people worry about most.

No jargon. No unnecessary complexity.

Just clear, honest guidance from people who know the system.