Emma Williams

Emma Williams

Crime & Crown Court

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Emma Williams

Newham House, Middlesbrough

  • Criminal Defence
  • About Me

I have worked within the profession since 2013 and qualified as a Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate in 2019, joining Watson Woodhouse in 2020. I am Accredited as a Duty Solicitor with specific expertise in representing clients in complex cases.

Since working in the profession, I have gained experience in dealing with a wide range of matters.

Client care is very important to me. My experience has taught me that clients often need a solicitor during the most difficult times of their lives. So, I strive to be approachable and make myself available to clients. I always aim to secure the best possible outcomes for my clients.

I am currently working with the Watson Woodhouse Civil team to support families affected by the failings of TEWV NHS Foundation Trust.

Notable cases:

TEWV Public Inquiry – I am involved in the public inquiry into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust following multiple failures in patient care that has led to countless preventable deaths.

Criminal Cases:-
R v M (2022) – Secured a suspended sentence order in a firearms case in circumstances where the law usually imposes imprisonment
R v D (2022)  – Advised a client accused of murder at the police station resulting in no further action being taken against him
R v R (2023) – Successfully defended a high-value benefit fraud matter
R v L (2023) – Successfully defended a client accused of sexual assault

R v T (2024) – Securing a sentence of 6 years for a client charged with manslaughter.

R v M (2025) – successful defended a client accused of Death by Dangerous driving to an acquittal.

R v B (2025) – Advised a client accused of murder at the police station resulting in no further action being taken against him

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