Deborah Smithies

Deborah Smithies

Called to the Bar 2008/Lincoln's Inn

Education and Scholarships
  • Magdalen College, Oxford - BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (2:1)
  • Nottingham Law School - Graduate LLB (First)
  • Haldane Scholarship – Lincoln's Inn
  • Cloth Fair Scholarship – Criminal Bar Association
  • Pupil of Amanda Denton, KBW
Areas of Practice

Family Law

Regularly instructed in a variety of Children Act cases, including care proceedings and residence and contact disputes. In the current climate, she is gaining frequent experience dealing with unrepresented parties. Also undertakes ancillary relief work.

Professional Membership
  • Member of the North Eastern Circuit
  • Criminal Bar Association
  • Family Law Bar Association