I offer knowledge, experience and tactical expertise based on long service at the Bar, I also offer a collective professionalism in these challenging areas of legal practice.
I provide the highest level of advice and representation across the whole spectrum of criminal law and white collar crime – including terrorism, murder, drugs, serious violence, sexual offences, fraud and financial crime.
I also provide a fixed fee service for the general public under direct access for Road Traffic Cases.
I can provide expert advice in relation to the full range of driving offences including speeding offences, dangerous
and careless driving, alcohol and drug related driving offences, failing to provide, failing to stop and HGV offences.
I am also ex-RAF and am able to represent serving members of the armed forces at Courts Martial hearings, both
in the UK and in overseas locations.
I am committed to helping clients secure the best outcomes when defending applications for freezing, restraint
and confiscation orders, and orders for asset forfeiture, under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).
I can offer advice on appeals where clients are seeking to appeal conviction, sentence, or both.
I can draft a formal advice on appeal and if the appeal is accepted by the Court of Appeal, and can also represent clients at the appeal hearing.
My approach
Under Direct Access I can offer you the same legal services which a High Street Firm of Solicitors can provide to you in preparing your legal case from start to finish. As well as being able to appear for you in any Court or Tribunal.
THIS WILL GIVE YOU CONTINUITY FROM START TO FINISH AND ALLOW YOU TO HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH YOUR TRIAL BARRISTER
Whilst I can also save you at least 35% on your legal fees
I will always give a 20 minutes free initial consultation over Phone, Skype or Zoom.
About me
I was called to the Bar in 2000 - I am based in the North East between Durham and Newcastle. Most of my work in Courts is from Newcastle across to Carlisle then down the M6 to Liverpool and across to Manchester then back up to Leeds and York. I am willing to attend any Court in England or Wales if you meet my travel costs and of course if you only need written advice or help with paperwork on your case i can assist no matter where you are located. I am qualified to do Litigation which means i can deal with every aspect of your case from the very start to the end, or if you wish i can be instructed only to attend hearings and you would then do all the preparation on your case yourself.
What my clients say
I have referrals on my website www.nechambers.co.uk
"Over the last 6 years I had been badly let down by my solicitors and barristers who had collectively failed my divorce case from an abusive husband; followed by painful and long-winded financial settlement.
Dr John Brown has been the best barrister I have ever had. His deep understanding and vigorous support during the hearing today was feeling of a fresh breath for me after being suffocated and bullied in this legal procedure over the last 6 years.
I am a counsellor and advocating clients who has been suffering from DV/DA. Although I cannot thank you enough for your fast and effective support, I will definitely recommend your service and Dr Brown to anyone in need of legal support.
FM."
Professional & academic
BA Hons Law and PhD Arbitration
- Co. Durham
- Cumbria
- Tyne and Wear