Louise Stephens
Solicitor - Solicitor
SRA ID: 531967
Louise provides advice and representation to clients in all areas of criminal law - from road traffic offences to murder. She regularly represents clients at the Police Station, Magistrates’ Court and Youth Court. Louise is a Solicitor Advocate, having obtained higher rights of audience. This means that she is also able to represent clients at the Crown Court. Before joining Straw and Pearce, Louise volunteered with the Appropriate Adult Service. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with vulnerable people in police custody. Louise has undergone intense training on a range of mental health conditions including schizophrenia and psychosis. She also has extensive knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and has received training from Greater Manchester Police on representing people with ASD in the Criminal Justice System. Louise has represented clients in all types of cases including sexual offences, complex fraud and dishonesty offences and serious violent offences. Louise also represents professional clients accused of criminal offences.
18 Rectory Place, LE11 1UU
Licensed for 6 years
Practice Areas
Crime/ Criminal Defence
- Crime/ Criminal Defence 100%
2 Client Reviews
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About Louise Stephens
Louise provides advice and representation to clients in all areas of criminal law - from road traffic offences to murder. She regularly represents clients at the Police Station, Magistrates’ Court and Youth Court. Louise is a Solicitor Advocate, having obtained higher rights of audience. This means that she is also able to represent clients at the Crown Court. Before joining Straw and Pearce, Louise volunteered with the Appropriate Adult Service. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with vulnerable people in police custody. Louise has undergone intense training on a range of mental health conditions including schizophrenia and psychosis. She also has extensive knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder and has received training from Greater Manchester Police on representing people with ASD in the Criminal Justice System. Louise has represented clients in all types of cases including sexual offences, complex fraud and dishonesty offences and serious violent offences. Louise also represents professional clients accused of criminal offences.
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
03/04/18
25/09/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Straw & Pearce
?-present
Efficient
Even with the Prison making contact hard, Louise managed to keep me well informed of everything.
Lawyer named in this review: Louise Stephens
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Impressive
Louise was very help and informative. She helped put my mind at ease. I was dealt with in a very professional and helpful manner.
Lawyer named in this review: Louise Stephens
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