Jon Mitchell

Jon has built up an impressive record of handling large and complex cases particularly in the field of Criminal Defence having appeared regularly in the Court of Appeal, High Court as well as Circuit Courts and many Tribunals. He has been instructed as an Advocate alone in homicide cases, as well as having been Leading Counsel in cases ranging from gang rapes to multi-million pound drug importations. Over this period he has built up a significant body of notable and reported cases. He has a wealth of experience in cases requiring sensitive handling of vulnerable witnesses, achieving optimal results for clients, and is routinely instructed in cases involving a high degree of technical understanding. Jon is a pupil supervisor and has in the past regularly delivered SRA accredited lectures on criminal law for solicitors CPD purposes.

Whilst remaining available for privately and publicly funded Criminal trial work he is also available for privately funded direct access work where for instance an opinion on conviction is required.