Absolutely disgraceful that this company is able to operate. They lie repeatedly. They send threatening letters and continuous phone calls. They prey on vulnerable people. How long before they tip som... See more
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DCB Legal Ltd is a specialist legal practice, our board of directors possess over 75 years combined experience in debt recovery, civil & commercial litigation & High Court enforcement. Clients instruct us because of our unique understanding of their needs, we’ve been in their shoes and together we find solutions.
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Greenwood Drive, WA7, Runcorn, United Kingdom
- 0203 434 0433
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If I could leave less stars I would
If I could leave less stars I would.
My 86 year old mother received letters addressed to me, so they are breaking GDPR and illegally obtaining information.
I called them and spoke to a very polite lady who informed me they got the address from my V5, which is a complete lie as my car is registered 300 miles away from my mothers and I don't even live in the country.
I asked for their legal departments details as I told them I wanted to take them to court under abuse of process and she explained that it wasn't their companies fault and they are allowed to add on costs for no reason.
Sham company trying to scare people into paying parking tickets which have been issued falsely.
Impossible to communicate with
Impossible to communicate with. They are chasing a parking fine run up by a tenant who has left my property. Emails not answered, phone calls not taken. Have written to them but had no response. Considering a complaint to the Solicitors Governing Body.
Despite having settled with them DCB legal have not informed the court. Despite calling them more than 10 times I’m fobbed off with the same story. So the case is still going ahead. These guys are unbelievable. They need to be shut down.
This review is an update to my previous experience with Dcbl Legal. Despite paying their charges the court was never updated as to the matter being settled. I have tried to call them more than 10 times and they tell me the same story every time. Yes we’ve updated the court, however when I call the court, Dcbl Legal have been lying and guess what? Have not told the court anything, so the matter is still outstanding. I still have to go to court despite having paid them what a total bunch of crooks. I don’t know how these companies are allowed to trade. You are guaranteed to have an awful experience. These guys have no conscience, no morals, no ethics And only expletives come to mind when I think of my experience with them. They need to be shut down. Not next week. But right now. They are exploiting every possible loophole to make your life a misery. I had a very good case and was going to challenge it. The only reason I paid it is because I’m due to travel abroad on holiday. The hearing date fell on the same day as my outbound flight, but it looks like I’ll have to go to the court anyway this morning. What’s a horrible outfit that you are dealing with.
Britannia Parking
Britannia Parking, DCBL & DCB Legal — a predatory conveyor belt
All it takes is a quick stop, confusing terms or a disputed notice and you’re in the system. Britannia fires off the “charge”, then you’re passed to DCBL (yes, the Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away! TV outfit) and on to DCB Legal—same machine, different letterheads—engineered (in my view) to confuse, intimidate and grind people down. My credit score fell 176 points the day a CCJ landed. Channel 5 has even been found by the courts to have breached privacy over the show—turning hardship into entertainment speaks volumes.
Practical tip: use TrustOnline to see the CCJ date/court/case no. If you discover a CCJ, pay in full within one calendar month and submit Form N443 with proof to the issuing court (often the Civil National Business Centre) to have it removed; pay later and you can mark it Satisfied.
Excellent service. Would recommend
Excellent service.
Demystified the complexities of an eviction in a professional and friendly manner.
The manager I spoke to, Paula, was well informed, helpful and put me at ease, explaining the process in a clear and thorough manner.
How dishonest is DCBL Gary Brown…
It's their self employed licensed enforcement agent Gary Brown. A proper Del Boy. Very rude and a scammer, deceptive in his dealings and fraudulant. It is necessary that his licence is revoked for his fundamental dishonesty and theft
Disgusting company & employees
Awful company who took over a PCN initiated by Excel parking services limited for a car park on Darlington. This was passed to them after DCBL bailiffs failed to bully me into paying the extortionate £170 fine for a £2:30 alleged breach. Long story but eventually went to civil court in July 2025 and I WON, now they are dragging their feet as I have submitted “MY EXPENSES” claim to them to be paid within 28 days. Looks like I will be taking them to civil court to claim back my time & money it cost me to defend the case. DO NOT LET THEM BULLY YOU
Unexpectedly helpful.
Received a parking fine for parking outside of my workplace. After moving house it took a while to find me. Didn't have long and it was sent to DCB Legal.
Called and didn't expect much help but I found the lady I spoke to really helpful. Thankfully with her advice I was able to chase with my old workplace and eventually was able to get the fine cancelled. Thanks for your help.
Scammers after I paid they're scam
Scammers after I paid they're scam , they pursuing it again 1year later asking to pay again , even after showing proof. Take them to court they need to be shut down !
THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS 100%
THESE PEOPLE ARE CROOKS 100%. THEY ARE PURELY A FAKE COMPANY ATTEMPTING TO EXTORT CASH FROM DECENT LAW ABIDING CITIZENS. BEST BET JUST TAKE THEM TO COURT AND SUE THEM FOR HARASSMENT. THEIR STAFF OBVIOUSLY HAVE NO CONSCIENCE AND PROBABLY SLEEP VERY WELL AT NIGHT BUT I AM SURE KARMA WILL COME AND BITE THEM SOON. THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SHUT THESE ROGUES DOWN BUT I WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED IF LOCAL MP'S WERE NOT ON THIER BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
Dcb legal specialists in robbing money…
Dcb legal specialists in robbing money breaking any law to get it got the wrong person over a parking fine I paid the car park charge but was told a year later the car was parked in wrong bay now they have put a ccj on my sons name who wasn't in the country this is from a year ago now want £320 have breached data protection rules I have contacted ombudsman over this send emails to there company address no reply just waiting on balifs or debt collectors as they really are can't wait should be put in front of a judge scumbags
Tenant Removal
Form the beginning they we clear and honest in what could be achieved with out the sales pitch. Katy and James were excellent through out the process and kept me updated and informed. I would highly recommend them.
I was parked in hospital parking for 10…
I was parked in hospital parking for 10 mins after having heart attack day before, hospital forgot to give me my paperwork so daughter took me up as couldn’t drive for 2weeks, parked with blue badge on show, next thing I got fined from parking eye I appealed via email never heard back then bang parking fine, I explained everything to the dcbl but weren’t interested can they take daughters car
I would like to thank James and team…
I would like to thank James and team for helping me through my first, and hopefully last CCJ process. I have received a favourable ruling from the court due the help provided by DCB legal.
Right from the very first contact with…
Right from the very first contact with Dcb Legal and the Dcbl team it was such a simple process to get the ball rolling,
If I have needed to gain contact I have been able to get straight though to a team member quickly , we ended up gaining possession before it had chance to progress through the high court
Highly recommend
Don’t even answer the phone so you can…
Don’t even answer the phone so you can discuss your case. 3 call backs requests nothing! Useless
putting money onto agreed amount i had…
putting money onto agreed amount i had to pay. was paying em back 5 pound on an agreed 180 pounds. cleared a hundred pounds but my balance is saying i still owe em 160 quid wtf. they only getting agreed amount nothing more. licensed robbers
This scum firm
This scum firm, use bully letters to do their job. My partner was heavily pregnant 10/10/24. Had to pull over due to this, give birth early 9 days later an this company still send letter over her pulling in to a closed kfc. Jog on u clowns.
Excellent service from DCBL and James…
Excellent service from DCBL and James was very good in responding to my queries
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