Sarah Myatt, Solicitor Advocate
Sarah is a Solicitor Advocate based in Wakefield but works with clients around the Yorkshire region.
Tel: 01924 882000
Department:
Criminal Law
Address:
19 Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD
Email Address:
sarah.myatt@switalskis.com
Sarah is a Solicitor Advocate, she has 15 years experience specialising in Mental Health and Criminal Law, using her knowledge of both to defend clients. She is also an Accredited Police Station Representative and Court Duty Solicitor.
Sarah is a Solicitor Advocate, she has 15 years experience specialising in Mental Health and Criminal Law, using her knowledge of both to defend clients. She is also an Accredited Police Station Representative and Court Duty Solicitor.
- Litigated a case for the Crown Court where a serving prisoner with learning difficulties was charged with a serious sexual offence against another prisoner. The client was acquitted after the case went to re-trial
- Secured a Hospital Order for a client charged with assault against another patient within a psychiatric hospital
- Successful submission of no case to answer during a trial where two defendants were charged with dishonesty offences
- Secured a not guilty verdict following a trial where the defence of self-defence was raised by the client
More about Sarah
Sarah has extensive experience in defending clients including: Sarah has a background of experience in Mental Health law which means she has specialised knowledge and experience of cases involving mental health issues including fitness to plead and detention in psychiatric hospitals, including high security hospitals. Sarah enters each case determined to achieve the best result possible, whilst being sensitive to the wants and needs of each client individually. She listens carefully to instructions but will challenge all aspects of a case to leave no stone unturned. Additional memberships and qualifications: As a solicitor advocate Sarah is able to represent her clients from the police station through to the Court of Appeal, giving continuity of care and advice.