Barristers

Hannah Steventon

Work Department

Hannah prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases.

Position

Hannah prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases. Her experience includes violent offences, drugs, public order, dishonesty and weapons offences. Hannah also has experience in Proceeds of Crime Act Proceedings and Civil Order applications, such as Sexual Risk Orders.

Before commencing pupillage, Hannah worked as a Visiting Professional at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Prior to this, Hannah was a criminal defence paralegal at a law firm in London.

Hannah completed the Bar Practice Course and Master’s at The University of Law where she undertook work as a trainee legal advisor in the Legal Advice Centre.

Career

Hannah prosecutes and defends in the Magistrates’ and Crown Court in addition to her experience in Youth Court matters.  She is on the CPS General Crime Advocate Panel (Level 1). 

Memberships

Professional Memberships

Young Legal Aid Lawyers. Criminal Bar Association. South Eastern Circuit. Women in Criminal Law. The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn.

Education

Education

Queen’s University Belfast (Law LLB Hons) with study abroad to China The University of Law (BPC LLM)

Scholarships

Patrick Magee Scholarship 2018 Sir Thomas More Scholarship 2020 Johan Steyn Scholarship 2023
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