Leah Hester

Chartered Legal Executive

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Heading the Northern division of LMP Legal, Leah is a Senior Associate and Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with over 15 years’ experience in providing criminal defence representation across a diverse range of criminal matters, specialising in road traffic and motoring offences. Representing clients detained in police custody and voluntary attendees at Police Stations throughout the UK, Leah has a wide experience in the preparation of criminal cases at all levels in the criminal justice system up to Crown Court trials. Leah also specialises in representing individuals with complex needs, particularly those with autism, autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD, some with pronounced challenges who require ongoing support. Leah has a reputation for having a warm and attentive manner with an ability to put people instantly at ease and build trust. Dealing with clients who may be facing the potential loss of their liberty or career, Leah works tirelessly to ensure that every case is given the utmost attention, and guides her clients through what can be a difficult and stressful process.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 1 years

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Heading the Northern division of LMP Legal, Leah is a Senior Associate and Chartered Legal Executive Advocate with over 15 years’ experience in providing criminal defence representation across a diverse range of criminal matters, specialising in road traffic and motoring offences. Representing clients detained in police custody and voluntary attendees at Police Stations throughout the UK, Leah has a wide experience in the preparation of criminal cases at all levels in the criminal justice system up to Crown Court trials. Leah also specialises in representing individuals with complex needs, particularly those with autism, autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD, some with pronounced challenges who require ongoing support. Leah has a reputation for having a warm and attentive manner with an ability to put people instantly at ease and build trust. Dealing with clients who may be facing the potential loss of their liberty or career, Leah works tirelessly to ensure that every case is given the utmost attention, and guides her clients through what can be a difficult and stressful process.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 1 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)

46 Park Place, Leeds, LS1 2RY

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Andrew

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Driving offences

Excellent service from LMP

From start to finish Leah Hester was professional, made sure I had everything needed in place and kept me calm without sugarcoating my predicament. The barrister was also brilliant. I cannot recommend enough

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Sam

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Excellent Representation

I had a complicated set of allegations raised against me which were in fact predominantly spurious. With Leah's assistant she managed to represent me effectively and we could then highlight the flaws in the allegations presented against me. Therefore the charges were not pursued Leah's calm and excellent representation gave me the space to process what has been in the claimed and how to handle it effectively, so I could then clarify the floors in the charges rates against me. All of which lead to the case not being pursued

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Driving offences

Outstanding Support - and Success!

I am a disabled client with cognitive difficulties following an historic hit-and-run RTA, now facing a Totting-Up driving ban following a sudden accumulation of speeding fines. My case was complicated by DVLA admin errors, dealing with PCNs across two different Police authorities - and I was struggling. I found LMP Legal online, having been disappointed by a local solicitor and I could not have struck more lucky. Leah Hester listened actively to my rambling tale of woe and quickly grasped the various strands of my Exceptional Hardship defence. She was hugely reassuring and outstandingly supportive throughout the whole, often complicated process, giving me detailed instructions on how to gather the right evidence and accommodating my disabilities at every stage. At the Magistrates Court, her representation was so articulate and cogent, I felt that - whatever the outcome - no-one could have presented a better defence. And it was successful! I got to keep my driving licence, meaning I will continue to be able to support myself and my family. I am humbled and grateful and, while I hope never to need her services again, I cannot recommend Leah and LMP Legal highly enough.

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Leah Hester carried out her job to the highest level, working "out of hours" when required to get the best outcome. Having the knowledge and expertise, and knowing who and when to contactics other experts.

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Leah Hester

Thank you Rob, a pleasure working with you. As always, if you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to contact me.

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Leah has worked on three cases recently and has been excellent from a technical perspective and has been ahead of every deadline. Leah has gone above and beyond for us.

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Leah Hester

Thank you for your response and for taking the time out to leave us a comment. It has been a pleasure to work with you on each occasion. Kind regards, Leah

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