Deborah Smithies

Education

• 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

Crime

Appears for both the Crown and the defence in the Magistrates' and Youth Courts. Regularly deals with a wide range of offences, including assaults, offences against property and public order offences. Particular experience dealing with young or vulnerable witnesses.

Civil

Accepts instructions to advise and represent claimants and defendants in personal injury and road traffic accident claims. Also available to appear before the Employment Tribunal.

Immigration

Has appeared before the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal