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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

Profile

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.

Experience

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:

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

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.

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