Mark Jerman > Jerman Samuels & Pearson LLP > Southend, England > Lawyer Profile

Jerman Samuels & Pearson LLP
SUITE 5,
4a Southchurch Road
Southend on Sea Essex
SS1 2NE
England
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Position

A  founding director of the  firm set up to deal with exclusively criminal defence work.

Has a wealth of experience in all areas of criminal law having been in charge of the criminal department at his former firm.

Over the last 20 years has built up a strong own client base.

Has been involved in highly complex murder, fraud and serious violence cases. He is well respected amongst the legal profession and has a good relationship with senior counsel especially at Counsels’ chambers used by the firm.

Noted for his attention to detail and preparation especially in complicated cases or those requiring a  systematic approach and appears daily in the Magistrates Court.

Specialist in all aspects of criminal and road traffic law, appearing at the police station, Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court

Duty solicitor at the Magistrates’ Court Police Station Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme

Noted for serious and complex crime

Ranked in the Legal 500 Guide as a “Recommended Lawyer”

Lawyer Rankings

South East > Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud

With offices in Southend, Braintree and Benfleet, Jerman Samuels & Pearson LLP is especially recommended for expert advice on murder and manslaughter cases. The firm is led by Mark Jerman in Benfleet and ‘strategist and fine tactician’ Simon Samuels in Southend, with Jerman having a track record in handling complex murder, fraud and other violent cases, and Samuels’s practice extending to high-value frauds and organised major drug cases. Ian Clift in Braintree heads up the crown court and complex crime department, and is well versed in handling charges related to violent offences. Matthew Bone left the practice after being appointed as district judge in January 2023.