GT Stewart Limited

Criminal Defence

Solicitor

Leigh qualified as a solicitor in 2004 and for almost 20 years has practised exclusively as a criminal defence lawyer. She is an active advocate and relishes the opportunity to represent her clients both at the police station and at court. She has a wide experience of all types of offences including robbery, burglary, possession/production of controlled drugs, rape, and murder. She specialises in road traffic law and is adept at putting forward exceptional hardship arguments and other mitigation to prevent the loss of her clients’ driving licences and travels to a wide variety of courts from London through to Yorkshire.

Away from law, Leigh is President of Clapton Football Club in London, encouraging the beautiful amateur game. She is also a Trustee of the Somerville Heart Foundation, a national charity that supports young people and adults born with congenital heart disease.

English

• B.Sc (Hons) – University of Sheffield • M.Sc – University of London • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (commendation) – University of Law, London • Legal Practice Course (commendation) – University of Law, London • Police Station Representative • Duty Solicitor • Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal & Civil)