Rob Fones

Criminal Law

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Rob Fones

Solicitor Advocate

Rob has 29 years’ experience in criminal law. He is a Solicitor Advocate and Duty Solicitor in our Crime team.

Criminal Law

Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA

Rob has 29 years’ experience as a criminal lawyer and has advised and represented clients in a wide variety of cases. Rob is also a duty solicitor, and in this role he advises and represents individuals who are detained at the police station, and who are appearing before the Magistrates court.

Rob is a Solicitor Advocate, meaning he is able to represent clients in all courts, from the magistrates to the Court of Appeal, offering continuity of support and legal advice.

Rob has extensive experience in defending clients including:

  • Harassment
  • Sexual offences
  • Murder
  • Manslaughter
  • Motoring offences
  • Violent crimes
  • Possession of prohibited weapons
  • Fraud

APPROACH

Rob prides himself on being approachable, supportive and straightforward in the way in which he provides advice to his clients. He works hard to obtain the best result on all cases.

EXPERIENCE

  • Successfully represented a man charged with harassing his former partner, acquitted at a trial involving multiple interpreters
  • Assisted in the acquittal of an elderly man accused of historical offences
  • Successfully appealed convictions for knife crime when court had imposed the mandatory six month prison sentence. Secured the release of one client and reduced sentence for another

"I’d just like to say thank you to Rob Fones he did a fantastic job in the process and helped to find me a fantastic barrister, for that I am truly grateful.
Once more, thank you for a great service. Highly recommend."

Crime Client

ACCREDITATIONS

Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023 Winners of Law Firm of the Year LargeChambers logo
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