New Park Court Chambers
Barristers
Peter Schofield
New Park Court Chambers, North
- Phone+44 (0)191 232 1980
- Email[email protected]
Work Department
Crime
Position
Peter Schofield specialises in criminal work and has a flourishing practice in defence work in and around Newcastle.
He has been instructed to defend in a variety of heavyweight criminal cases, including robbery and serious violence. Peter has a particular interest in crime relating to children, encompassing physical violence and sexual abuse including rape. As a result, he has developed particular expertise in the cross-examination of children in these sensitive cases.
Peter has also been instructed in a number of cases with particular cultural issues and where interpreters have been required.
Memberships
CPS Level 2 Prosecutor