Michelle Stewart is a Duty Accredited criminal defence solicitor, experienced in managing a substantial Police Station, Magistrates Court, Youth Court and Crown Court caseload. She has had conduct of a wide range of criminal matters including fraud and other dishonesty offences, serious violent crime, sexual offences, firearms matters, drug offences and murder.
She is committed, well-motivated and dedicated solicitor who has the ability to empathise with clients, particularly clients who have no experience of the criminal justice system which includes youths charged with a variety of serious offences.

Her excellent organisational skills allow her to prioritise her workload to accommodate deadlines. She is thoughtful and a positive member of the Leeds criminal defence team with a professional conscientious and intellectual attitude to representing clients.

Michelle places great emphasis on client care and her excellent record of securing positive results for clients is an enviable one. She is a supervising solicitor, committed to ensuring that the next generation of criminal defence solicitors receive the best training possible alongside a proactive approach to criminal defence work.

Qualifications

LLB (Hons) Law – University of Huddersfield

Diploma in Legal Practice

Police Station Qualification

Magistrates’ Court Qualification (CLAS Stage 1) (2012)