Karla Sims

Head of Crown Court Department

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Karla works in the Crown Court department and has over 20 years experience. She assists clients charged with a broad range of allegations including allegations of murder, rape, violent disorder, robbery and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. She also has experience in complex Proceeds of Crime cases. In her spare time Karla enjoys spending time in the Isle of Wight visiting family.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Reading, Berkshire
  • Licensed for 2 years

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Karla works in the Crown Court department and has over 20 years experience. She assists clients charged with a broad range of allegations including allegations of murder, rape, violent disorder, robbery and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. She also has experience in complex Proceeds of Crime cases. In her spare time Karla enjoys spending time in the Isle of Wight visiting family.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Reading, Berkshire
  • Licensed for 2 years

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  • Albin & Co. Limited

    Head of Crown Court Department

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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)

46a West Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1TZ

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Competent and Diligent solicitors highly recommend

I have used these solicitations previously and they continue to provide competent service and diligently follow up without the need for reminders. What I found is their explanations are easily comprehensible and detailed in layman’s terms From my past experiences they instruct very competent barristers who once again seem to speak the same language I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Albin & Co in particular Karla

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Karla and other solicitors I've had has all been very helpful and I appreciate all the help they have given to me through my time during my court hearings and sentences. I thank you so much.

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What amazing experience i have had from karla and the team at albin&co definitely recommend and best about

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A Review of Appreciation. Many Thanks.

I can not thank Karla Sims enough for helping me in a very professional way through all of my cases and also through prison. She was always there to help me when I needed her. I can not fault Karla or Albin & Co. Much appreciated.

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Thank you for your review Ashley. I am glad that you feel supported by myself and the Albin and Co team.

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The service I received throughout the case was exceptional. I cannot thank Karla Sims and my barrister, Adam Williams, enough for the understanding and help they gave me and my family during this period. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone who needs legal advice.

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Absolutely 10/10 solicitors and barristers they are incredible in and out the court rooms they go the extra mile no matter the case or how much work is required I had Carla as my solicitor and I can't fault her I got the result I was after and after a long fight in court came out with a good result would definitely recommend and use these guys again 👌🙏

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Thank you so much Marcus for your fabulous review for Karla and the rest of the team. We are really happy that you got the result that you wanted and we're very grateful for your recommendation.

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Some three years ago after my mother’s death I was accused of very serious allegations regarding a minor. This with other traumatic incidences in my life at the time led to a mental breakdown. Albin and Co were recommended to me by a family friend. I was going through a divorce at the time and Sally Wood was assigned to my case and dealt with the resolution in a swift and efficient manner. Her personal support left me in no doubt I had made the correct choice engaging Albin & Co. Regarding the allegations against me. Chris Albin was more than sympathetic and helpful at the start obviously understanding the trauma I was under. Chris appointed Karla Simms and we met several times and had many calls in and out of normal working hours. Karla supported me and I will add 'gone the extra mile' making the process easier to deal with. Each time we met Karla had a time to ask how I was mentally and wanted to understand how I was coping. As this was the first time I had to deal with something like this, not knowing the justice system, once more the trauma was at times overwhelming. Karla laid out clearly what the process was and helped me get through everything that was required. The data Karla asked for, the meetings we had and the way you typed and recorded all the information to present my defence was truly professional as well as caring. Even at times with a smile but always encouraging and without judgement. Karla interviewed my daughter who in turn had not been through an experience like this. Not just I, my daughter but my extended family are indebted to Karla and Chris’s hard, passionate and sensitive ways of working, thank you I wish you well. Also, thank you to the whole Team at Albin & Co.

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Thank you Stuart for your review. We were very pleased with the outcome.

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Fantastic team. Very helpful and honest. Karla is a true star and if you get her you are in safe hands. It was the hardest 14 months of my life but Chris, Karla and the team go above and beyond to help. The peace of mind and confidence Karla gave was invaluable and helped me stay focused and able to carry on with life. I hope I never need them again but if I do I would have NO hesitation in letting them represent me at all. They have some fantastic Barristers at there disposal and they know their stuff too. Thanks for all your hard work and professionalism throughout.

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