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Youth Court Solicitors

We pride ourselves on having a dedicated and talented team to deal with this very important and specialist area of law. We recognise that representing children and young people requires compassion and commitment. We provide you with support and expert knowledge.

Our wealth of experience is evidenced by the following:

Ita Farrelly, Partner, founded the first pro bono youth justice clinic in Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, working closely with Barnardo’s
Support and Membership of the Standing Committee for Youth Justice
Assistance provided to the SRA and BSB regarding Youth Justice Competency standards
Representation at Police Station Interviews and attendances
Representation at Hearings in the Youth Court, Magistrates Court & Crown Court
Representation regarding Appeals

Our representation is available for many types of offences, including sexual offences, violence and Murder. Our main aim is to work closely with other organisations to try and divert children and young people away from entry into the Criminal Justice System. Allowing us to assist you, will ensure that Diversion and all other options are appropriately considered, if necessary.

We can assist children at any stage of a Criminal Investigation. Please do not hesitate to contact us to help you.

Ita Farrelly, a former Partner in the Practice specialised in the areas of Youth Justice and Professional Discipline appearing as Advocate before Misconduct Panels, both nationally and internationally, and before all Criminal Courts in England and Wales up to and including the Court of Appeal.

In 2018 the Practice was delighted to announce Ita’s appointment by the Lord Chancellor as a full-time Judge of the First Tier Tribunal and despite being unable to continue in private practice, Ita very much remains a friend of the Firm.