Seona White
Solicitor
Switchboard: 01782 205000
24Hr Emergency No: 07699 726180
PA: Ann Chell
Practice Areas
Having been called to the Bar in 2002 Seona re-qualified as a Solicitor in 2007, joining Beswicks in May of that year. She specialises in Magistrates’ and Youth Court advocacy but also represents clients in the Crown Court.
Seona is an experienced duty solicitor representing clients at all stages of their cases, from their initial arrest at the police station, first appearance at the Magistrates’ Court through to trial and rarely sentencing hearing.
Specialisms
- Criminal defence
- Magistrate’s Court advocacy
- Dealing with clients with mental health issues
- Murder and serious assault cases
- Sexual offences
- Road traffic offences
- Drug trafficking
- Offences relating to serious public disorder
- Terrorism offences
Notable Cases
- Acted for a number of clients in relation to undercover police operations concerning the supply of Class A drugs.
- Defending a man accused of the murder, including the refusal of a police application for a warrant of further detention.
- Successful defence of a member of an alleged ‘terrorist cell’ accused of conspiracy to murder.
- Representing supporters accused of disorder at a local football match and successfully defending an application for a Football Banning Order.
- Successful defence of a man charged with ‘Drunk in Charge’ of a Motor Vehicle, proving he had no intention to drive.
Professional Memberships and Pro Bono
- Member of Criminal Law Solicitors Association
- Member of Association of Women Solicitors
- Duty Solicitor
Personal
- Being female Seona has a passion for shopping, particularly in New York.
- Travel
- Expert and successful quiz attendee.
