Our People

Partner, Amy Valentine, leads Kirwans' criminal defence team. She is responsible for the management of the department and represents clients from initial Police investigations through to trial and/or sentencing.

Natalie is a criminal defence solicitor based in our Liverpool office. Natalie advises and supports clients at all stages in criminal proceedings, from police station detention through to trial at either the Crown or Magistrates’ Court. Natalie is an experienced advocate and regularly appears before both the Magistrates' and Youth Court, conducting trials or advancing mitigation, to secure the best possible sentence for clients following a guilty plea.

David is a Senior Partner of Kirwans. He has 45 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the firm.

Carl is a Solicitor, Higher Court Advocate and an Accredited Police Station representative working within the Criminal Department at Kirwans. Carl has many years of experience in various areas of law including Criminal Law, Road Traffic Offences and financial litigation including Proceeds of Crime.