McCormicks Solicitors has appointed a new Trainee Solicitor. Suzie Godden joined the Harrogate-based practice’s Crime and Fraud team as a criminal law executive last year.
She has also recently been admitted as a probationary accredited police station representative which extends the ability of the department to assist people who are interviewed under caution.
Partner Peter Minnikin said, “Suzie has already demonstrated her ability to work hard and build important relationships with our clients. She is a valued member of the busy and growing team so we are delighted to help her make the next step towards her qualification as a solicitor.”
The accreditation also means she can assist not only those interviewed by the police but also by other bodies, such as the Department for Work and Pensions, HMRC or the Environment Agency.
The accreditation scheme covers publicly funded criminal defence work and accredited representatives are usually called to a police station to advise and assist people who would otherwise have no legal representation.
McCormicks was the only Harrogate firm to be ranked for General Crime and Fraud in the latest edition of the UK Legal 500, a leading guide to the legal profession.
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