Expertise: Criminal Defence (Higher Courts Advocate)

Member of: The Law Society. Southampton Magistrates' Court and Police Station Duty Solicitor Scheme member since 1992.

Work and Clients: David obtained a 2:1 BA (Hons) Humanities Degree at Brighton Polytechnic in 1984 before deciding to become a member of the Legal Profession by passing the CPE in 1988 and the Law Society finals a year later.

David completed Articles of Clerkship at a firm of solicitors in Christchurch before moving to the Southampton area where he gained experience in all areas of litigation. Further moves within the Southampton area have allowed him to concentrate on Criminal Defence.

David joined Knight Polson's Criminal Defence department in June 2009, bringing with him the experience he has gained dealing with Trials, Bail Applications and sentencing in the Magistrates' and Youth Court. He will be advising and assisting clients at the Police Station and undertaking Advocacy in the Magistrates' Court. David was awarded Higher Courts Advocacy rights of audience in March 2010.

Outside of Work: David's hobbies include watching and sometimes playing football and cricket as well as gardening and reading.

What do clients say?
' You have helped me out a lot and I  wouldn't think of using anyone else. Keep up the good work'
 

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