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Jeffrey Yearwood

Jeffrey Yearwood

1MCB, London

Work Department

Crime

Position

Jeffrey practises exclusively as a defence advocate in the Crown Court, principally on the South Eastern Circuit.

He practises in all areas of criminal law and has a particular expertise in serious assaults, sex offences, drug trafficking, proceeds of crime and fraud cases.

Jeffrey was called to the Bar in 1975 and is a member of Inner Temple. He has practised solely as a defence barrister for over 40 years. He currently holds a part-time judicial appointment as a Recorder. Jeffrey is a certified pupil supervisor.

His significant cases include representing the Commission for Racial Equality in the Stephen Lawrence Enquiry.

Career

Called to the Bar 1975

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association South Eastern Circuit Inner Temple