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Leah Rutter

Police Station Representative / Trainee Solicitor

Leah joined THB soon after graduating and works full-time in the Criminal Department.

Leah joined THB soon after graduating and works full-time in the Criminal Department.

Leah completed her undergraduate Law degree at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. She is currently undergoing the L7 Solicitor Apprentice Course.

Since joining THB, Leah has been focusing on Criminal Defence work and assists the Crime Department on a day-to-day basis with file management and the running of all types of matters in both the Magistrates’ Courts and the Crown Courts.

Leah regularly attends both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts to assist in-house advocates and counsel.

Leah is Police Station Accredited.

Legal Area of Expertise

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate Law Degree – Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
  • L7 Solicitor Apprentice Course (ongoing)

Specialist Areas

Expertise

  • Day-to-day file management within the Crime Department
  • Running a wide range of criminal matters
  • Regular attendance at Magistrates’ and Crown Courts
  • Supporting in-house advocates and counsel

Memberships

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THB Charity Committee Member

Police Station Accreditation

Leah Rutter

Address

Ground Floor, Unit 10
Freeport Office Village
Century Drive
Braintree
CM77 8YG

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