Mr Michael Devlin > Switalskis Solicitors > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile
Switalskis Solicitors Offices
Floor 9 West Village
114 Wellington Street
LEEDS
LS1 1BA
England
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Mr Michael Devlin
Work Department
Criminal Law
Position
Solicitor Advocate
Career
Michael leads the criminal defence team and has a particular interest in representing mentally disordered offenders. He is also a former member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Mental Health Review Tribunal panel and has extensive experience in this specialist area.
Michael is an experienced police station and court duty solicitor meaning he has represented clients from police station interview to the Royal Courts of Justice. As a solicitor advocate, Michael is able to represent his clients in all courts, from the Magistrates to the Court of Appeal.
Michael has extensive experience in defending clients accused of:
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Fraud
- Assault
- Motoring offences
- Sexual offences
- Theft and burglary
- Terrorism
- Violence
- Disturbing the peace
- Drug misuse
- Possession of prohibited weapons
Lawyer Rankings
Yorkshire and the Humber > Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud
Switalskis Solicitors has strength in numerous specialist areas within criminal law, including mental health and mental capacity law, child abuse, and adult abuse claims. Solicitor advocate Michael Devlin leads the team, and has experience representing clients at all levels. Barrister Jim Littlehales has key strength in motoring crime, while Rob Fones is adept in defending clients accused of sexual offences. Sarah Myatt is a qualified solicitor advocate, and has expertise in representing clients affected by mental health issues.