James Walbeoff

Litigation Executive

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Joined Straw & Pearce in May 2022 Police Station accredited 2002 James has of over 20 years- experience as a defence practitioner with a straight talking approach providing honest and realistic advice to clients from the outset to the conclusion of the case. He trained in Cardiff and has worked as a criminal defence lawyer in Cardiff and Birmingham. He has represented clients charged with a wide range of offences including Death by Dangerous Driving, Murder and Manslaughter, Misconduct in Public Office. Over the past 18 years James has exclusively advised and represented Police officers facing investigation and proceedings brought under both the Criminal Law and Police Conduct Regulations. James has been involved in some of the most complex and high-profile police cases, often attracting National press interest. James is frequently instructed to advise Key Police Witnesses in Post Incident Procedures in Death & Serious Injury cases and has advised officers in relation to firearms incidents, police pursuits, fatal road traffic collisions and deaths in police custody. Specialises in: Police Conduct & Professional Discipline

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • Licensed for 2 years

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Joined Straw & Pearce in May 2022 Police Station accredited 2002 James has of over 20 years- experience as a defence practitioner with a straight talking approach providing honest and realistic advice to clients from the outset to the conclusion of the case. He trained in Cardiff and has worked as a criminal defence lawyer in Cardiff and Birmingham. He has represented clients charged with a wide range of offences including Death by Dangerous Driving, Murder and Manslaughter, Misconduct in Public Office. Over the past 18 years James has exclusively advised and represented Police officers facing investigation and proceedings brought under both the Criminal Law and Police Conduct Regulations. James has been involved in some of the most complex and high-profile police cases, often attracting National press interest. James is frequently instructed to advise Key Police Witnesses in Post Incident Procedures in Death & Serious Injury cases and has advised officers in relation to firearms incidents, police pursuits, fatal road traffic collisions and deaths in police custody. Specialises in: Police Conduct & Professional Discipline

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • Licensed for 2 years

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    Litigation Executive

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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)
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18 Rectory Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UU

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P Griffiths

His dedication and professionalism were exceptional

I cannot recommend James highly enough for the outstanding support and representation he provided during my workplace disciplinary proceedings. From the very beginning, James was professional, approachable and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to fully understand my situation, explained everything clearly and ensured I was well prepared throughout the process. His attention to detail, calm manner and excellent legal advice gave me confidence during what was a very stressful and uncertain time. His dedication and professionalism were exceptional, and I am extremely grateful for his help.

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Excellent legal counsel

I have been working with Mr Walbeoff who is representing me in a corporate criminal investigation. The process has been very stressful, however Mr Walbeoff’s assessment of legal strategy and advice has been first rate and very reassuring. I would thoroughly recommend him.

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Emma Webb

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Misconduct complaint

Absolutely incredible experience with James. It was an incredibly stressful time and his advice was always reassuring and supportive. He was never to busy to speak when I needed to ask a question and kept in regular contact. Very professional. I would recommend to anyone

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Neil Bennett

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Thank You for Being in My Corner

I am writing this review to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr.James Walbeoff. I have been navigating an extremely challenging period in my professional career as a police officer, facing conduct allegations that have placed immense pressure on both my work and wellbeing. Throughout this process, I cannot recommend James highly enough. James is exceptionally experienced in his field, and I have consistently found him to be honest, reliable, and unwaveringly supportive. He takes clear personal pride in his work, and every piece of advice he has given me has been grounded in sound logic, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to my case. Most recently, James played an instrumental role in my Police Appeals Tribunal. His tenacity, attention to detail, and determination to fight my corner were evident at every stage. I firmly believe that his hard work, dedication, and expertise contributed significantly to the positive outcome. James is a credit to his profession, and I am deeply grateful for everything he has done for me.

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Phillip Mitchell

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Professional and Reassuring

James represented me at a time where I was under severe pressure due to an external agency investigating me. He was reassuring from the start, making me aware of the wider picture around the needs for the investigation, the fact the outside agency didn't understand how we worked and needed my input to do so, and quickly made sure we covered off any areas that couldn't inadvertently appear as though I may have done wrong. What was notable was that James genuinely appeared to care, not just about my case but about representing people who were being accused of wrongdoing for just doing their role. His advice was clear and helped achieve the right outcome of there being no case to answer, and whilst there were long delays (due to the outside organisation) I felt far more comfortable knowing he already felt there wouldn't be an issue. Thanks James and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services to others.

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Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that James was able to provide reassurance, clear advice, and strong support during what must have been a very challenging period. Knowing that his guidance helped you feel more confident throughout the process means a great deal to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best moving forward.

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