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

Police Law

Has appeared in applications and variation hearings relating to Sexual Offences Prevention Orders. Has developed a particular interest in cases involving Football Banning Orders.

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