National Reputation, Local Presence

Laura Franks

Solicitor

Woking - 07825 286989 - 01483 713977 - Serious Crime Team

 
 

 

laura.franks@blackfords.com

  • Laura Franks is an experienced Serious Crime Solicitor. She is a member of the VHCC panel and has experience covering a broad spectrum of defence work. This includes high profile cases ranging from large scale conspiracies to steal, conspiracy to supply Class A & B drugs (including importation cases and covert undercover operations), all types of sexual offences including historical allegations, fraud, armed robberies and violent crime covering serious assaults to gangland/domestic murder and manslaughter. Laura also has experience dealing with youths who are involved in the criminal justice system.
  • Laura initially qualified as a Barrister before undertaking the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test in 2003 to convert to become a Solicitor.
  • Laura is also a member of Lincoln's Inn, The Law Society and the LCCSA.

Notable Cases:

  • R v T & others - Central Criminal Court (gang murder & violent disorder)
  • R v S & others - St Albans Crown Court (Conspiracy to supply class A drugs
  • R v B - St Albans Crown Court (attempted murder)
  • R v N - Snaresbrook Crown Court (armed robberies of Securicor vehicles)
  • R v G - Wood Green Crown Court (historical rape allegations)
  • R v K - St Albans Crown Court (rape)
  • R v B - St Albans Crown Court (Conspiracy to supply class A drugs, possession of firearm & confiscation )
  • R v H & another - Snaresbrook Crown Court (Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs)