Mary Smith is an experienced solicitor with significant experience in criminal, family and civil law. An accredited duty lawyer now for some years, Mary is highly regarded in the legal fraternity because of both her commitment to her clients and her legal knowledge.
Mary is an accredited Childrens Representative, and also an accredited mediator for family law matters.
Many of the defendants have additional problems in areas of family law, often with some form of domestic violence - her knowledge of these areas of law will ensure that defendants can be effectively advised with respect to their criminal matters.
Nathan McDonald
Nathan joined Smith & Associates in 2003 as an articled clerk, and is due to complete this tenure in November 2005. He is highly skilled
Kate has brought a wealth of knowledge in criminal and family law to the firm, apart from her exceptional advocacy skills. As a solicitor with Smith & Associates, Kate is based in the Cleveland office, supported by three para-legal staff.
A "solutions-focused" practitioner, Kate's experience in family law conferencing and negotiation has proven valuable in her regular practice as duty lawyer.
The Redlands area is a growing community, and Kate has established herself and her team as a trustworthy and experienced legal resource for the wider Cleveland area.
In addition to the experience gained from her regular family court appearances, Kate has developed her criminal advocacy skills with numerous summary trials and pleas, and is highly regarded by the courts, police and her clients for her practical approach to law. Whilst many of the criminal law matters with which Kate assists clients are of an "indictable" nature, Kate also assists with summary and traffic-related matters.