Rob Fones, Solicitor Advocate
Rob is an experienced criminal lawyer based in Leeds.
Tel: 0113 223 1400
Department:
Criminal Law
Address:
28 Park Place, Leeds LS1 2SP
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 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.
- 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
More about Rob
Rob has extensive experience in defending clients including: 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. Additional memberships and qualifications: Rob is a solicitor advocate, meaning that he is able to represent clients in all courts, from the Magistrates to the Court of Appeal, offering continuity of support and legal advice.