Stefan Simms

Partner, Head of Crime

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Stefan completed his law degree at the Nottingham Trent Law School and the Legal Practice Course at the University of Glamorgan. He was admitted as a solicitor in September 2000 and became a partner in July 2022. He heads up the Criminal team. Stefan was previously employed as a Legal Advisor to lay magistrates and as a law lecturer at the University of South Wales, delivering both the academic and professional criminal law modules. Stefan was previously employed in private practice in a busy criminal firm based in Gloucester. He also practised overseas. In 2003 Stefan was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and in 2004 admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Australia. During his time in Queensland, he worked for Legal Aid Queensland representing solely Aboriginal clients and later with a busy criminal and family practice located at Brisbane and Beenleigh. Stefan makes regular appearances at the North Somerset and Taunton Magistrates Courts. He has a thorough approach to all matters he has conduct of and has an impressive success rate in trials.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 230354

  • Based in Weston-super-Mare, Avon
  • Licensed for 25 years

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Stefan completed his law degree at the Nottingham Trent Law School and the Legal Practice Course at the University of Glamorgan. He was admitted as a solicitor in September 2000 and became a partner in July 2022. He heads up the Criminal team. Stefan was previously employed as a Legal Advisor to lay magistrates and as a law lecturer at the University of South Wales, delivering both the academic and professional criminal law modules. Stefan was previously employed in private practice in a busy criminal firm based in Gloucester. He also practised overseas. In 2003 Stefan was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and in 2004 admitted as a solicitor of the High Court of Australia. During his time in Queensland, he worked for Legal Aid Queensland representing solely Aboriginal clients and later with a busy criminal and family practice located at Brisbane and Beenleigh. Stefan makes regular appearances at the North Somerset and Taunton Magistrates Courts. He has a thorough approach to all matters he has conduct of and has an impressive success rate in trials.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 230354

  • Based in Weston-super-Mare, Avon
  • Licensed for 25 years

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

50 Boulevard, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1NF

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Great solicitor very helpful very informative takes time to talk to client

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Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted that your solicitor was helpful, highly informative, and took the time to talk things through with you. Thank you for choosing our firm!

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First time using a solicitor

My experience overall with BRGP has been amazing from starting enquiry to case closed. Both Olivia and Ellis gave timely responses to all emails and were understanding. My assigned solicitor Stefan Simms was incredibly knowledgeable and very reassuring from my first meeting with him right through to the finished court case. Stefan took onboard everything and explored every option to enable effective mitigation including previous case law for my particular case. Stefan made sure that all options available to me were explained and understood clearly so that when the time came he could represent my case efficiently and effectively to secure the best possible outcome - which he did. Stefan made the entire physical process of seeing a solicitor for the first time and being in court with one very comforting, pleasurable and reassuring even when it comes to mental health. 11/10

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Hi Josh, thank you so much for this incredible, detailed 11/10 recommendation! Navigating a court case for the first time is a massive undertaking, and we are so proud that Stefan, Olivia, and Ellis were able to support you so completely, especially when it came to protecting your mental health and peace of mind. Thank you for trusting BRGP Limited with your case, and we wish you all the very best moving forward!

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Paul Edwards

Crime/ Criminal Defence

What a great law firm

Stefan and his team was supportive from the outset no judgment from them, he gave clear advice, and listened to my needs, and got my case dismissed from court, a massive thank you from me and my wife

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Matthew Chisholm

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Decent professional

Thorough and with me entirely. Impressed!

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Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, Matthew! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you were impressed by our thoroughness. Standing by our clients completely every single step of the way is exactly what we do, and knowing you felt that full support means the world to our team. Thank you for choosing us!

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Clear and very supportive

Stefan was very clear regarding my options. He was very supportive and calm and I felt I could contact him when needed, at what was a very stressful time. His advice was straightforward and enabled me to make decisions easily.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. Navigating a legal matter during a very stressful time is incredibly challenging, which is why Stefan works so hard to be a calm, supportive, and accessible ally for his clients. We are so glad that his clear, straightforward advice took the guesswork out of the process and gave you the confidence to make your decisions easily.

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