Chris is a witty, deep thinking, endlessly patient guy with years of experience in Nottingham and the East End of London. He can calm a savage tiger and persuade the magistrates to feed it a saucer of milk.

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Amanda Parker Partner	Rota Manager Librarian Duty Solicitor	Hunt Dickins, Solicitors The Johnson Partnership

The first lady of The Johnson Partnership combines a patient, sympathetic ear with an astute tactical brain and a distinctive West Country burr, to rack up some of the most outstanding results ever recorded.

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Nicola Hornby (Nic) Partner	Member of the Youth Issue Group Accreditation Supervisor Higher Rights Advocate LSC Peer Reviewer Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

"No comment Nicola" is a home grown superstar who learned her trade in the police stations of the early 90's, before climbing to new heights as a qualified solicitor, from which she dominates the youth court scene. Now armed with her Higher Rights Certificate, she's cutting loose in the Crown Court! beware!!!

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Timothy Smith (Tim) Partner	Derby Diary Coordinater Duty Solicitor (Derby)	Chambers & Hind Nelsons Mee & Co Chambers & Hind (again) The Johnson Partnership

 "A local solicitor for local people" Tim hitched his wagon to The Johnson Partnership train in May 1999 having earned himself a reputation as a solid/sending main man in the courts of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Tim is not afraid to sleep with the enemy and he knows that "pints mean prizes".

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David Henson (Henno) Partner	LSC Funding Committee Member Serious Fraud Supervisor Duty Solicitor	Fraser Brown The Johnson Partnership

Since joining The Johnson Partnership in November 2000 David has become our "head of business crime". The razor sharp mind that once carved out a first class honours degree at Cambridge is now cutting its way to the heart of the most complex legal tangles. As well as his preparation skills David has long been a consummate performer in the Magistrates’ Court arena.

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Ashley Kay (Ash) Partner	Crown Court Financial Coordinator Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

One of the very classiest acts in town, Ashley Kay trained in the very Crown Court Department that she now supervisors. Emerging on the advocacy scene at the start of 1998, Ashley is famed, not only for her endless good humour and polished skilful presentation, but also for her unique ability to convert any legal sows ear into a designer silk purse.

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Rob Keeble (Rob) Partner	Undertakings Coordinator Duty Solicitor	Birketts Westhorpe & Long Campions German & Soar The Johnson Partnership

The professionals’ professional, Rob’s wry sense of humour and inspired defence work have earned him a reputation as one of Nottingham’s leading advocates. His uncompromising and uncomplicated approach brings a sharp clarity for clients and courts alike.

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Tara Brassil (Taz)	Duty Solicitor	Crick & Mardling The Johnson Partnership

Everyone’s favourite solicitor! There is no more popular figure on the Magistrates’ Court scene. Whether it is a five day trial or an adjournment for papers you will feel 100% better if Tara is on the case. Caring, concerned, whacky and inspired this is a good as it gets!

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John Turner	Duty Solicitor	J Frodsham & Sons Broadbents The Johnson Partnership

To work with one of your own heroes is a rare privilege. Since his arrival in 1999, John has moved the firm’s trial advocacy to another level. The founding father of "The Johnson Partnership trials unit", John has brought a new kind of excellence to the firm, regularly winning cases that others regarded as dead and buried. "We are not worthy!"

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Emma Eardley   Partner	Police Station Coordinator Duty Solicitor	Trumans The Johnson Partnership

No-one else in the history of the firm started as an office junior and wound up advocating like a goddess. Home grown talent personified, where Emma Eardley is concerned the sky may not be the limit. In town, out of town, youth court, adult court, bail or custody, just sit back and thank your lucky stars.

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Louisa Treharne (Lou) Partner	Mansfield Manager Duty Solicitor	Tracey Barlow & Furniss Tallents Godfrey Foster Bilton The Johnson Partnership

 A cheeky grin and a will to win! Fearless, bold and spunky, Louisa is definitely our top scrapper! Whether it is a Saturday night Police Station or a Boxing Day court she won’t be finishing second to anyone.

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Theo Addae (Theologic)	Hammond Cup Winner Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

 A big star on the hip-hop scene, Theo has now moved from needle to legal and he's in the advocacy groove. A previous winner of the Hammond Cup for young advocates, Theo is now impressing a whole new set of judges, who can't resist his own special mix of old school, straight talking and committed crafty cuts.

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Alastair Young	Prison Law Coordinator Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

 Happy to turn his hand to anything, Alastair already has more experience than many solicitors with 10 years’ PQE. Endlessly fascinated, thoughtful and determined, this man conquers fear and won’t let go. Our primary Prison Law perfectionist, Parole is his goal and Governors call him Sir!

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Victoria Clayton (Vicki)	Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

She came from The Leicester Mercury and she is out of this world! Three years in the Crown Court Department taught Vicki all she needs to know about the higher courts. She has proved she can stand with the best bamboozling prosecutors, outsmarting social workers, she's quick, she's slick, and never misses a trick!

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Katherine Jamieson (Kathy)	Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

A distinctive north east accent, highlights Kathy as The Johnson Partnerships own "likely lass". She's likely to win any trial, bail any desperado or keep any no hoper out of custody. If Kathy's in court, then you should be feeling lucky!

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Helen Rooks	Duty Solicitor	Wilson & Kirwan Rayner Cusack The Johnson Partnership

Hot out of Derby's Rayner Cusack, Helen hit Nottingham in January 2003 to clean up in her home town. With great all round experience and with a tender touch and thirst for real ale, Derby's loss is Nottingham's gain!

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Stephanie Coates (Steph)	Duty Solicitor	Nelsons Richard Nelson Business Defence The Johnson Partnership

A Barristers training and wizard computers skills, mean The Johnson Partnership now have their own "it" girl. With a background in complex crime preparation and fancy fraud footwork, Steph is as happy shooting the breeze with QC's as hearing neat from the street. No case too complex! no message too tough to give, Steph has already mastered cases with a significant international element!

One of Chorleys chosen few! Worked for 4 years as hand maiden to the evil Chris Saunders; learning the dark arts of the Magistrates Court. She's now weaving her own devilish spells over Magistrates' from Carlisle to Cardiff. Fastidious, persistent and brewing up for some level headed court room moves, Louise barrow is "coming in your ears"!

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Emma Coverley	Duty Solicitor	The Johnson Partnership

With a background in market research, cost negotiation and academic law, Emma brings a new tough talking, hard thought wisdom to The Johnson Partnership team. A graduate of Croydon Crown Court, the Old Bailey and Mansfield Magistrates, Emma's showing her class. Meticulous preparation, and a commanding court presence mean that Emma is still teaching a lot more lessons than she's learning.

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Michelle Coulson	Advocacy and Prison Law	The Johnson Partnership

With a career stretching from Newark to New Zealand, Michelle's academic prowess is not complicated by astonishing advocacy. An independent thinker with a commitment to clients, Michelle divides her time between prison adjudications and magistrates court celebrations.

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Michaela Dunk		The Johnson Partnership

Determined, Uncompromising, No nonsense, Knowledgeable. No-one has ever qualified as a solicitor faster than Michaela in the history of The Johnson Partnership. Qualified before she was 25, Michaela was already an experienced police station adviser with a good grounding in legal costings. Her local background gives her a unique insight and understanding from which she can develop powerful defence strategies. Personally and professionally Michaela's top priority is results, results, results!

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Sarah Margiotta	Duty Solicitor (Derby)	Broadbents Solicitors Nelsons Solicitors Magiotta Fairbarin Solicitors Sarah Margiotta Solicitor The Johnson Partnership

Sarah's long career in the ring, has left her with an enviable of knockouts and a loyal following of adoring fans. Sarah never throws the towel in, her opponents rarely hear the final bell, and magistrates are never troubled with split decisions.

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Emma Hill (Emma)		The Johnson Partnership

Level headed, hard working and determined to succeed, Emma Hill has years of experience in the Crown Court by day and Police Station at night. Emma is a home grown talent with a proven track record and enormous untapped potential. A graduate of our own school of excellence, Emma is currently top of the class.

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