Michael has 20 years’ experience in criminal law. He is a Solicitor Advocate, Duty Solicitor and leads our Crime team.
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA
Michael leads the criminal defence team and has a particular interest in representing mentally disordered offenders. He is also a former member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Mental Health Review Tribunal panel and has extensive experience in this specialist area.
Michael is an experienced police station and court duty solicitor meaning he has represented clients from police station interview to the Royal Courts of Justice. As a solicitor advocate, Michael is able to represent his clients in all courts, from the Magistrates to the Court of Appeal.
Michael has extensive experience in defending clients including:
Michael’s approach is to provide clients with the kind of honest advice he would hope to receive if he were in their position, and identify the best arguments to achieve the best results.
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