Louise specialises in all aspects of criminal defence work as well as education law, specifically School Admission Appeals, having completed training as Clerk to the School Admissions Appeal Panel within a local authority. Louise can also assist in relation to School Exclusion appeals, Safeguarding, special education needs, including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and complaints, including applications to amend data held by an education setting in respect of a pupil.
Louise is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives as well as a CILEX Litigator and Advocate in Criminal Proceedings, meaning that she acts in her own right on behalf of clients in criminal proceedings. She has many years of experience as a court advocate in criminal proceedings having gained her Magistrates Court qualification and was admitted to the Law Society Criminal Litigation Scheme in 2013. Louise has also been an accredited Police Station representative for over 18 years. Louise is also a member of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.
Protecting her clients against false allegations is where Louise is an expert. She approaches cases in a highly proactive way and places high importance on early engagement with the Police and Prosecution to resolve cases at the earliest opportunity for her clients.
Louise’s particular areas of specialism include:
Criminal law:
- Defending clients accused of false allegations in criminal investigations and court proceedings
- Defending clients accused of serious sexual and domestic offences
- Investigatory work
- Instruction of experts
- Written representations/legal submissions to the Crown Prosecution Service in Criminal matters to achieve no further action
- Arrest Record Deletion Applications and Appeals
- Reputation management and safeguarding clients against criminal allegations
- Defending clients in Road Traffic matters with particular experience of gathering and preparing mitigation, mounting legal arguments including Special Reasons and Exceptional Hardship (avoiding penalty points and disqualification from driving)
- Criminal regulatory work
Education Law:
- School Admission Appeals
- Complaints to Schools
- Safeguarding
- Applications to amend data held on School Education Records
Over her years of experience, Louise has represented clients in serious and complex criminal matters, including murder, manslaughter, fraud, and serious sexual assault cases. Louise also has experience representing clients in taxi licensing appeals, prosecutions by environmental health and trading standards, and complaints made against members regulated by the Football Association (FA) and medical profession (GMC).
Experienced in representing clients from professional backgrounds, Louise is good at seeing the big picture for a client. She ensures that her representation not only considers the case in hand; Louise is particularly expert at considering the overall impact a case may have in relation to a client’s professional reputation, status, and ability to practice.
Used to working with the very best and most astute Barristers and King's Counsel in the country, Louise is especially talented in listening to her clients, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a case, and ensuring the best outcome is achieved.
Over recent years, Louise has taken an active role in the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives by working with the legal professions to increase diversity within the judiciary. This work has included working on high-level committees including members of the judiciary and officials from the Judicial Office, Judicial Appointments Commission, Law Society, Bar Council as well as their regulators including the Bar Standards Board, Legal Services Board, and CILEX Regulation. Louise is also a CILEX Specialist Criminal Reference Group Advisor, helping to provide insights regarding sector and practice-specific issues as well as wider reflections on her experience as a CILEX professional. In addition, she volunteers for the The CILEX Foundation, a charity which exists to help address issues faced by those from underrepresented groups and to broaden access to legal careers by removing some of the barriers to legal education and career progression.
Locally, Louise has founded a group with other professional women called Chichester Corporate Ladies Club which raises valuable funds for Dementia Support and their day centre, Sage House in Tangmere, West Sussex which provides respite for those living with Dementia and their families.
Louise is a mother of two young boys who keep her busy. She also loves nature and owns a small holding, allowing her to own a flock of chickens, grow an abundance of fruit and veg, and bake a lot!
Louise is happy to offer prospective clients a free of charge 15 minute telephone call to understand their case so clients may make an informed decision before instruction.
Testimonials:
“Thank you for all the good night’s sleep you brought back to me and my wife. For the peace and tranquillity of having you on our team. You have brought back time I might not have had with my family and been able to see my children grow. The impact you have had on my life and its future course is one I will always be truly thankful for.”
"I won't go into too much detail due to the personal nature of the allegations. Suffice to say I was professionally assisted by Louise Turner who in my opinion is worth her weight in gold or crypto in this day and age. With her advice and guidance she gave me pragmatic and cost effective advice in order to provide me with a level of legal protection without breaking the bank. I can highly recommend Louise Turner."
"Louise gave me some great advice in a school appeal that I was heading in the wrong direction in. Without the advice and knowledge that Louise gave me I think I would of struggled to win the appeal. I am truly grateful for this and would highly recommend Louise and the team, I cannot thank Louise enough."
"Louise was very detailed and efficient in putting together the work."
"Louise's expert advice, guidance and support led to a very positive outcome for our matter. She communicated with us every step of the way. Throughout the process we felt that Louise genuinely had our best interests at heart. Would highly recommend."
"We spoke to Louise regarding an appeal for a school application which was rejected. She provided some excellent insight into what we needed to do to write a strong appeal. Based on the advice given we were successful in our appeal for the school place."
"What has happened has been truly life changing and I thank you very much for all your help, efforts and kindness towards me.....it has helped the situation hugely. In particular I will always remember your advice to me after we left the Police station in Feb 2022..."trust the process" were your words - It calmed me very much and proved to be correct."
"I have been through a gruelling legal process that lasted over three years from start to finish and had a serious impact on my well-being. Because of this, I suffered from extreme stress, which I am sure meant I wasn't the easiest client Louise has ever dealt with. However, she was supportive and professional throughout my case and I never once felt that she was judgemental. I would highly recommend her if you want a professional and supportive solicitor who will do everything in her power to give you the best possible outcome in your case."
"Having never used or needed a solicitor before when we found ourselves in the unfortunate position of requiring one we had no idea where to start. Louise's expert advice, guidance and support led to a very positive outcome for our matter. She communicated with us every step of the way. Throughout the process we felt that Louise genuinely had our best interests at heart. Would highly recommend."
"Louise Turner provided an exceptional service throughout my case. She kept me regularly updated and was happy to offer further support a year after my initial involvement to support me in receiving compensation."
"Been fighting against the local authority to move my son who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy from a main street school into a special needs school that can cater for his requirements without any problems, spoke with Louise who was more than happy to help with the paperwork and explain things in none legal terms which helped a lot when it needed to be explained to my son. Louise was not only extremely professional but she also cared and got to know myself and the family, Louise got to know what drives my son and why he wanted to change schools and how he felt it would be better for him."
"With the help Louise gave we didn't even have to go to court and now my son has got the school he wants. I can't thank her enough, absolutely brilliant and I would highly recommend to anyone who needs help."
"Very good advice and prompt with no delays. The quality of the work was excellent."
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