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.

As Head of Just Motor Law, a specialist division of Kirwans, Frank represents individuals and companies facing prosecution for driving offences throughout England & Wales.

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.

Jo is an Appeals Clerk and Police Station Representative with over 25 years experience providing legal support to clients in the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court, bringing a wealth of expertise to the team.

Amanda is a Legal Clerk in the Crime Department. Amanda has been working in the Crime Department at Kirwans for over 10 years. She supports the Advocates in their work.

Gabrielle is a Solicitor in the Crime Team. she advises and supports clients at all stages in criminal proceedings from police station detention to the Magistrates’ and Crown Court.