Robert joined the firm in 1992, becoming a partner in 1996 and senior partner in 2015, before becoming a consultant in 2024.
Robert is a highly experienced criminal lawyer, being a longstanding member of the South Durham and Darlington police station and court duty solicitor schemes. He deals with all types of criminal case from the police station through to the magistrates’ court and Crown Court, including murder, manslaughter, drugs conspiracies and serious sexual offences. He has particular expertise in respect of road traffic matters, special reasons and exceptional hardship cases.
Robert also handles a substantial residential conveyancing caseload, maintaining close relationships with local estate agents. Robert takes pride in providing a friendly, personal but highly efficient service, and can boast a substantial proportion of repeat clients thanks to the excellent level of client satisfaction he provides.
Robert has extensive experience of dealing with other non-contentious matters including wills, probate and powers of attorney.