Sarah is a highly experienced solicitor specialising in mental health and criminal law. She is a Solicitor Advocate, Accredited Police Station Representative and Court Duty Solicitor in our Crime team.
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA
Sarah Myatt is a highly experienced criminal defence solicitor who previously worked in mental health law. Specialising in a range of criminal law matters, Sarah is also adept at representing clients with mental health problems and illnesses. She advocates for the rights of her clients regardless of the accusation.
Sarah defends individuals facing serious allegations including assault, drug offences, theft, burglary, public order offences, and complex fraud cases. She has extensive experience representing clients at the police station, magistrates' court and crown court.
Sarah is a fully accredited police station representative and provides calm, clear advice to her clients. Her approach is professional, strategic, and considerate – ensuring every client receives robust defence and fair treatment under the law.
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Sarah is a determined advocate who fights to ensure her clients receive the fair trial and legal advice they are entitled to. She makes sure their voices are heard and that all evidence is thoroughly examined. With a meticulous approach to her work, Sarah leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice.
"Having attended court today with my son I feel that I must thank Sarah Myatt for her professional conduct when accused by the prosecuting solicitor ( on instruction of the CPS) of incompetence when the blame for "misplacing" the case was actually the fault of the CPS ! She calmly delivered her case to the contrary and the case against my son was dismissed. Thank you Sarah. I will always recommend you to my associates should the need arise."
Crime Client
Sarah Myatt joined Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero on an exclusive true crime podcast ‘True Criminals’. The episode, ‘Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story’ discusses the recent quashed conviction of Peter Sullivan, the UK’s longest serving victim of a miscarriage of justice.
Sarah Myatt, Solicitor Advocate and legal representative for Peter Sullivan, has spoken to Phil McCann at the BBC about the government’s proposed uplift in compensation for victims of miscarriages of justice.
A landmark Court of Appeal ruling has quashed the conviction of Peter Sullivan - the UK’s longest serving victim of a miscarriage of justice - following a two decade-long campaign led by law firm Switalskis.
Switalskis solicitor Sarah Myatt appeared on ITV Granada News on 16 April 2025, commenting on the case of Peter Sullivan, whose conviction is due to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal next month.