Mr Jim Littlehales > 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 Jim Littlehales
Work Department
Criminal Law
Position
Jim is a high-profile criminal law practitioner in the Leeds area.
He has a wide range of experience in criminal law matters, including representing clients in a variety of high- profile cases from murder, fraud, money laundering and large-scale drug offences.
Jim has extensive experience in defending clients accused of:
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Sexual offences
- Violent crimes
- Drug misuse
- Supplying drugs
- Firearms
- Fraud
- Drink driving
- Driving disqualifications
- Drug driving
- Disturbing the peace
- Burglary and theft
Jim has appeared at the Court of Appeal on many occasions and has successfully appealed both conviction and sentences. He is also instructed regularly by other firms of solicitors.
Jim is head of Switalskis motoring crime team and represents privately funded matters before the magistrates. He is a specialist in this area, and regularly represents individuals in road traffic cases.
Jim’s thorough understanding of both the court system and road traffic law means that he can offer expert advice on all motoring offences.
As a barrister, Jim can offer continuity of representation for motoring law clients in the event that a road traffic case should proceed to Crown Court.
Jim is also experienced in cases involving HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and has worked as a supervisor for the Legal Services Commission Fraud Panel.
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.