Olliers

Crime

Associate

Helen Buxton joined Olliers Solicitors in 2008 having arrived from JMW solicitors. As a criminal lawyer, she has over twenty years experience in the field of criminal law, having worked for JMW Solicitors for more than ten years before joining Olliers as part of the crime team.

Helen has gained the knowledge, ability and wealth of experience that others can only aspire to. She has extensive knowledge and experience in representing clients who face the most serious allegations. She has a friendly, personal, sensitive and empathetic manner with clients yet takes a robust and professional approach to their representation.

Helen has extensive experience at every level of the criminal justice system, having represented defendants accused of serious allegations including multi-handed, nationwide conspiracy to supply and import drugs, multiple allegations of armed robbery, gang related offences, firearms offences, murder and a case involving serious sexual offences with multiple defendants. Most recent cases have included attempted murder, rape and death by dangerous driving. Pre-Charge Representation Helen specialises in dealing with defendants at the investigative pre-charge police station stage. Clients praise her for her reassuring, calming and empathetic manner and her ability to explain every stage of the process in a simple, clear and straightforward way.

She has established a loyal client following over many years and can be relied upon to vigorously defend her clients’ interests, regularly attending police stations in the Greater Manchester area and further afield, dealing not only with police officers at all levels but also on numerous occasions with the Serious Organised Crime Agency.

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