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Jacob Hirst

Jacob studied Law at the University of Huddersfield, graduating with a 1st Class Degree with Honours.

With ambitions of qualifying as a Solicitor, Jacob joined the firm on 1st July 2024 as a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice. As part of this role, Jacob is currently undertaking an apprenticeship to complete his Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam.

Jacob is a full qualified and experienced Accredited Police station representative, providing advice to clients in their hour of need.

Jacob undertakes pre charge advice and representation and has been successful in avoiding prosecution for many clients.

Jacob is an important and valued member of our Crown Court Department. In this role, he prepares the most serious of criminal cases for trial, with a particular expertise and experience in defending cases of a violent nature. Jacob has successfully defended cases involving charges of murder, attempted murder and S18 GBH.

Jacob is commended for his approachable nature with each client and ensures that each individual he represents is considered on a case-by-case basis with his meticulous style. This approach has allowed him to strike up an excellent rapport with clients and counsel alike.

NOTABLE CASES

R v P 2025 – Prosecution offered no evidence against a defendant who was charged with Murder, following the submission of a Defence Statement.

R v A 2025 – Prosecution offered no evidence on a count of Attempted Murder, following successful representations.

R v K 2025 – Successfully reduced a charge from S18 GBH to S20 GBH and secured a suspended sentence for the defendant.

R v D 2025 – Following successful negotiations, the Prosecution offered no evidence on a count of Rape.

R v W 2025 – Following the submission of a Defence Statement, the Prosecution discontinued the case against a client charged with Robbery.

R v R 2024 – Secured a suspended sentence for a defendant who pleaded guilty to Causing Serious Injury by Dangerous Driving, having caused life changing injuries to three complainants.

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