Crime
William Douglas-Jones has a strong criminal practice in the Crown Court and enjoys a practice beyond his level of call. His experience includes, matters of homicide, fraud, robbery, sexual offences, drugs and violence. Will also has significant experience of POCA and cash forfeiture matters.
He is known for his meticulous knowledge of his cases and his persuasive advocacy. He has been commended for the gravitas with which he appears in serious cases.
In addition to his defence practice, Will enjoys a busy prosecution practice in the Crown Court. Will also welcomes advisory work of all kinds and prides himself on the early consideration of papers on their receipt and the provision of early advice to instructing solicitors. Will is also available to accept instructions on motoring matters.
Called to the Bar in 2011.
Fee Paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, assigned to Health, Education and Social Care (2021)
Recorder Midland Circuit (2023)
The Midland Circuit Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Criminal Bar Association
University of Liverpool: BSc. Physiology, 2:1 (Hons) 2008 College of Law, Birmingham: Graduate Diploma in Law, Distinction 2010 College of Law, Birmingham: BPTC, Outstanding 2011