Robert Smith

Robert Smith accepted a tenancy in chambers following the completion of a 12-month specialist criminal pupillage under the supervision of Jaime Hamilton. Prior to commencing pupillage, Mr Smith was employed by solicitors for three years as a paralegal, working with his own caseload. Since joining chambers Robert has experienced all areas of criminal law, appearing in the Crown, Magistrates and Youth Courts. Robert regularly advises upon and conducts cases concerning a wide range of matters including robbery, arson, sexual offences, drugs offences, public order offences, theft, assaults and perverting the course of justice. His work has included appearances at all stages of the criminal process, from first appearance at the lower court through to summary trial and includes representing both the prosecution and the defence in the Crown Court. Robert has also appeared before the Courts on behalf of the Greater Manchester Police and the Probation Service. He has represented serving prisoners in hearings before the independent adjudicator. Robert welcomes discussions with instructing solicitors as to how he can best fulfil his role as a specialist criminal advocate.

University of Bristol (2002 LLB).