George DeguaraLegal ExecutiveCroydon - 020 8603 1752 - Serious Crime Team | ![]() |
- George Deguara is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with 10 years experience in Criminal Defence work.
- George has a large practice specialising in a range of more serious Crown Court cases, in particular multi-handed football related violent disorders, large scale conspiracies and Murder.
Vikki FieldLitigation ExecutiveCroydon - 020 8686 6232 - General Crime Team |
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- Vikki Field is an experienced Crown Court fee-earner. She attends Crown Courts daily throughout England and Wales to assist Counsel representing our clients.
Anne-Marie GeraghtyLitigation ExecutiveCroydon - 020 8686 6232 - Serious Crime Team |
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a.geraghty@blackfords.com
- Anne-Marie Geraghty has many years of experience in criminal ligitation. She has been with the firm since 1989.
- Anne-Marie has a reputation for specialising in serious organised crime and has in depth experience of dealing with clients with mental health problems facing serious criminal allegations. She has worked with and is highly regarded by leading QC's. Anne-Marie has a particular specialism in dealing with young offenders charged with murder.
Emily JonesLitigation ExecutiveWoking - 01483 713974 - General Crime Team | ![]() |
- Emily Jones works within the general crime team. She has experience of criminal matters at all levels and regularly attends Crown Court with Counsel to represent our clients.
Richard PackhamLitigation ExecutiveCroydon - 020 8603 1762 - Serious Crime Team | ![]() |
richard.packham@blackfords.com
- Richard Packham has been working for criminal defence solicitors in South London since 1992. He successfully completed his police station accreditation in 1996 and regularly attends police stations to advise and represent those who have been arrested. He deals with a wide range of criminal offences and has a vast experience in case preperation ranging from minor traffic offences through to offences of a very serious nature. He is a member of the VHCC Panel.
Chris SlaterLitigation ExecutiveCroydon - 020 8686 6232 - General Crime Team |
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chris.slater@blackfords.com
- Chris Slater is an experienced Crown Court fee-earner. He attends Crown Courts daily throughout England and Wales to assist Counsel representing our clients.
Margaret StapletonLegal ExecutiveCroydon - 020 8686 6232 - Serious Crime Team | ![]() |
margaret.stapleton@blackfords.com
- Margaret Stapleton, is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, and has been with Blackfords since qualification. She is employed within the Serious Crime Team dealing with matters such as serious fraud, conspiracies and murder. She is a member of the VHCC Panel.






