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Crime - The South

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What the Team is Known For

Blackfords offers a highly regarded criminal law practice from its offices in Croydon and Woking. The team represents clients in legal aid and privately funded cases regarding violent, sexual and drug-related offences. It also provides in-house advocacy.

Notable Practitioners

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Diana Payne
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Diana Payne
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Diana Payne is head of the general crime team at Blackfords in Croydon. She acts for clients regarding sexual, violent and drugs-related matters.

Diana is a really sensible and experienced lawyer who works incredibly hard and gives robust advice.

Diana is one of the leaders in this space and she has really fabulous judgement.

Lisa Towell
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Lisa Towell
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Lisa Towell is a senior associate who assists clients with a range of criminal law matters. She specialises in acting for young and vulnerable defendants and members of the armed forces.

Lisa has huge commitment to every case she does - she really goes the extra mile for her client. She has a lot of empathy and a smart cool head with it.

Trevor Francis
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Trevor Francis
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Trevor Francis is managing partner at Blackfords. He assists clients facing serious criminal charges such as assault and sexual offences and is also a noted expert in fraud cases.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Crime

Diana Payne
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Diana Payne
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Lisa Towell
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Lisa Towell
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Trevor Francis
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Trevor Francis
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