Kate Thew

Kate joined Walker Smith Way in September 2007 as a Trainee and qualified as a Solicitor and Accredited Police Station Representative in 2009. Kate is part of our criminal team who provide initial advice to clients at the police station 24-hours a day.

She assists clients in defending all prosecutions and represents them at the Magistrates Court. She has particular expertise in DWP prosecutions, proceeds of crime cases and representing young defendants. She has always wanted to work in criminal law, having completed a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies before studying for her Law degree. Kate also spent 12 months studing youth justice and youth offending during this time.

Why did you choose to specialise in Crime & Defence Representation?
I strongly believe that everyone is entitled to Legal Representation to make them aware of their legal rights should they be accused of committing a criminal offence.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?
Being offered the role of Solicitor within the Crime & Defence Representation department here at Walker Smith Way, as it’s the area of law I’ve always been most interested in.

What do you feel most passionate about within your working life?
Giving people the necessary advice to understand any case there may be against them and preparing the case in a way that gives them a fair hearing in Court.

What do you feel most passionate about within your home life?
Being in the company of good friends and family and keeping fit.

If you won the lottery tomorrow, what is the first thing you would do?
Celebrate – with my partner, friends and family!