Katie Forrest

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Katie is focused on full case preparation across all areas of criminal defence and is particularly interested in serious sexual offences and defending vulnerable adults. She has worked in the legal field for over 15 years and is passionate about providing clients with the highest level of client care. She has a specialist understanding of additional needs, including autism, Asperger’s, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Sensory Processing Disorders, and a large portion of her caseload is focused on assisting vulnerable people who find themselves being investigated for, or charged with, criminal offences. Katie believes there’s no better feeling than getting a great outcome for a client after having supported and guided them through the process. She’s been involved in the legal industry for over 15 years. There’s a real culture of ‘work hard, play hard’, which she encourages within the firm. Her recent successes include R-v-C, a case involving allegations of sexual assault made against a teacher by a former pupil, and R-v-L, a case involving allegations of sexual assault made against a vulnerable client. Both cases were withdrawn before trial thanks to her skillful and proactive case preparation.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 627152

  • Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Licensed for 7 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Katie is focused on full case preparation across all areas of criminal defence and is particularly interested in serious sexual offences and defending vulnerable adults. She has worked in the legal field for over 15 years and is passionate about providing clients with the highest level of client care. She has a specialist understanding of additional needs, including autism, Asperger’s, Pathological Demand Avoidance, and Sensory Processing Disorders, and a large portion of her caseload is focused on assisting vulnerable people who find themselves being investigated for, or charged with, criminal offences. Katie believes there’s no better feeling than getting a great outcome for a client after having supported and guided them through the process. She’s been involved in the legal industry for over 15 years. There’s a real culture of ‘work hard, play hard’, which she encourages within the firm. Her recent successes include R-v-C, a case involving allegations of sexual assault made against a teacher by a former pupil, and R-v-L, a case involving allegations of sexual assault made against a vulnerable client. Both cases were withdrawn before trial thanks to her skillful and proactive case preparation.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 627152

  • Based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Licensed for 7 years

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Approachability 5.0/5
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  • Forrest Williams Legal Ltd

    SRA-approved manager - Director

    Until Present

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–19:00
Tuesday 09:00–19:00
Wednesday 09:00–19:00
Thursday 09:00–19:00
Friday 09:00–19:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Unit 6 The Stables, Carr Bank Park, Windmill Lane, Mansfield, Notts, NG18 2AL

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Mark

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Top class

I have been supported by Forrest Williams for the last four years. The professional care, advice and support has been exceptional throughout this period. The team have also acted with kindness and promptness. I would highly recommend the company as top class.

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Lucy Stern

Thank you for your very kind review. We are so pleased to have supported you throughout this and wish you all the best moving forward.

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Carron Rees

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A great team!

The whole Forrest Williams Team have been amazing throughout, very professional and always helpful. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

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Lucy Stern

Thank you for your kind review. I am very pleased we could help, and we wish you all the best moving forward.

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I went with Forrest Williams as I liked the detail on their website and my initial conversation was comforting, I was then provided expert advice when i arrived for a police interview. I am not sure what went on behind the scenes but I received No further Action from the Police. i must thank Forrest Williams for all their hard work that went into my case and it was money well spent in my experience.

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False allegations

I cannot thank Katie and her team enough, I have never needed a solicitor in my life. So by reading the reviews online I decided to choose this law firm. My experience was amazing, from my first phone call to my last phone call. In life I believe you get what you pay for and in this case I was right. The communication was outstanding and I was always told what was happening with my case even out of hours. If I ever needed help again I would never use anyone else. Thank you for getting me the justice I deserved. You guys have given me my life back and I am totally grateful.

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Allegations

When allegations of a very serious nature were made against me, l contacted Forest Williams, I found that the team were non judgmental and were very kind and caring with their approach when having to ask very sensitive questions, their approach was very proffesional and over the course of six months kept me informed of all things regarding the investigation , they made representations on my behalf to the police which resulted in the polce taking no further action my wife and I cannot thank them enough for the service they provided Special thanks go to Shannon & Helen for the kind and caring treatment they gave to both myself and my wife .

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Driving offences

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Katie was very professional and addressed my issue in a knowledgeable and practical way with kindness and empathy...Thank you Katie...

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Thank you for the review and your kind words.

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Gerry

Driving offences

Gerry

I made an initial enquiry in relation to an alleged speeding offence, which I was not responsible for. The only speeding offence was how quick Katie at Forrest Williams responded with her valuable and knowledgeable response. Very much appreciated

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Thank you Gerry, I am glad we were able to help, luckily there are no speed limits on responding to queries :)

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