Jessica Slaughter Email & Phone Number

I have a mixed barrister practice in criminal and family law. My family cases, especially those involving abuse, complement my criminal caseload. I also prosecute as a level 4 CPS panel advocate and defend complex criminal cases. I have represented clients in family law cases since 2010. Before pupillage, I worked for a domestic violence organisation, gaining in-depth knowledge and experience on these delicate and sensitive issues. My experiences have honed my abilities to deal with vulnerable individuals, assisting them through the trial process while ensuring that the significant points are dealt with thoroughly. My knowledge of criminal cases, including the disclosure process and police material, has also proved invaluable in my presentation of family cases. With my advocacy skills honed in the criminal courts, I am particularly in demand for fact-finding hearings and am at ease with forensically cross-examining professionals, including medical experts.In my criminal practice, my thorough preparation and attention to detail have meant that I have been instructed in complex and serious cases in the Criminal Courts, such as rape and sexual abuse, serious violence, and large-scale drug conspiracies. My attention to detail leaves no stone unturned in the assessment of papers and disclosure queries. My ability to understand and analyse complex evidence, combined with my personable and straightforward approach, ensures that my cases are presented comprehensively and accurately in terms that are accessible to a jury, making me a persuasive advocate. I am regularly instructed by both the prosecution and the defence. I am well known for the care with which I handle cases involving young individuals, those suffering from poor mental health or with a traumatic background.Clients have confidence in my approach and are grateful for my tenacious nature. I am approachable and empathetic and like to make clients feel at ease in my company. I can be firm in my advice when necessary and am not afraid to deal robustly with issues in Court. I can receive instructions directly from the public in certain cases.