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Damian Walsh, Solicitor

Damian Walsh is a criminal defence solicitor based in Leeds.

Tel: 0113 223 1400

Department:
Criminal Law

Address:
28 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2SP

Email Address:
damian.walsh@switalskis.com

Profile

Damian is a criminal defence solicitor with 38 years experience supporting clients accused of committing a crime, including representation at the police station and the courts. He has wide and varied experience as a defence solicitor, including representing clients charged with motoring offences through to murder.

Experience

Damian is a criminal defence solicitor with 38 years experience supporting clients accused of committing a crime, including representation at the police station and the courts. He has wide and varied experience as a defence solicitor, including representing clients charged with motoring offences through to murder.

  • Presented mitigation to the Chief Magistrate of Westminster on terrorist charges, client kept out of custody
  • Many successful applications arguing non disqualification (exceptional hardship)
  • Advised and assisted many clients interviewed by the police whilst attending as volunteers or under arrest at the police station and ensured police have not charged the client avoiding an attendance at court
  • Secured acquittals for many clients following contested hearings

More about Damian

Damian has extensive experience in defending clients including:

  • Theft and burglary
  • Vandalism
  • Motor offences including disqualification
  • Terrorism
  • Murder
  • Drug misuse
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Violent crimes

Damian has an extensive knowledge of the judicial process from Magistrates Court to Crown Court. His approach is to forensically scrutinise the basis of any allegation made against his client. Damian is known for thoroughly testing the basis of all alleged facts and to test if a case can be proved ensuring the best possible outcome is achieved. He regularly consults with other experts to ensure a clients argument is fully supported.

To speak to Damian or any member of the Criminal Law team, contact us through the website or call us on 0800 138 0458