The following are some of our top testimonials from clients I have helped across the UK over the past several years, whether with historic sex defence, sexual offences defence or other criminal defence matters. If you are based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, York, Hull, Leeds or elsewhere in the UK get in touch today by emailing Stuart at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by completing the online contact form.
"I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work on my account. I really appreciate it. Also to say thanks for recommending Kawsar Zaman as my Counsel who did a fine job as well. I am indeed very pleased with the result and at last feel that I can get my life back."
"I cannot express my gratitude towards Stuart Sarah and Chris enough. After 4.5years of living with these allegations and an 8-day trial it was over… NOT GUILTY. Stuart from the very first phone call made me feel at ease, I had 100% confidence in all their legal skills, and I was not wrong. Every question, thought or panic email, was swiftly, and kindly answered, I was kept up to speed on every part of my case, by Stuart and Sarah. I really do owe these guys my life. Chris, a man now call a friend. watching him work would have been a pleasure under difficult circumstances! … I was even grateful for the kick up the bottom I needed on occasion!! Saying 5 star and an excellent team really doesn’t cut it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts guys."
"Dear Sarah, Thank you also for your efficient and professional service. At all times you helped us with queries and concerns, making us feel valued as individuals not just another case."
"Stuart and Sarah, This is brilliant news, to say it has been a stressful few months would be a ridiculous understatement but having your guidance and expertise through the process made a real difference. ‘Thank you’ seems a little inadequate but is heartfelt!!"
"It’s been a reflective two days, allowing the results to gradually settle within me. The realisation of the weight lifted, not having that case lingering in the back of my mind, brings a profound sense of relief and contentment. It's a feeling of liberation, as the burden dissipates, allowing me to move forward with a newfound sense of freedom and peace of mind. I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional legal guidance and support throughout my case. Your expertise and dedication played a pivotal role in achieving a favourable outcome. I appreciate your tireless efforts and commitment to justice. Thank you for standing by me during a challenging time."
"We contacted you in August as our son (who was in X) had been contacted by the police to tell him that he had been accused of a sexual offence. The person who accused him later withdrew the complaint and the case is now closed. I just wanted to email to say how grateful we were for your help at the time and how grateful our son was too. It was such a shock for him and us and to be able to speak to someone with your expertise at the time it happened made a huge difference."
"I would just like to say your communication seems unparalleled in my admittedly limited experience."
"We would like to thank you for all you, Mark and your team have done for X. I believe we, especially X, would be facing a very different reality had I not contacted you for help. Thank you for all of your patience and hard work over the past 9 months. A huge weight has been lifted from Y and X and I sincerely thank you and Mark for all of your work in getting them here."
"Again thank you for your guidance and assistance - also to say that I admire your enthusiasm for your vocation in seeking to assist those such as myself caught in a system which so easily makes victims of the innocent. It is much appreciated. Indeed your whole team. I will never forget all of your kindnesses."
"Thanks to both yourself & Stuart for your help during what I can only describe as an horrendous ordeal. Your support was very much appreciated."
"Can I say thank you for everything you’ve done on this Stuart, it’s been a massive help to my sanity."
"I would just like to thank both you and Chris for all your work and the professional manner in which it was conducted at all times, in what has been a particular difficult time for me and my family."
"Having been through the court system before, I can say hand on heart that the service provided by Stuart and his team compared with that from my previous legal aid solicitors is night and day. Stuart is incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate and never stops working. I fully believe that without Stuart, and the barrister he appointed, Chris Dunn, my case would never have received such a positive outcome. I hope I never need his services again, but on behalf of my wife and I, we would like to thank Stuart, Chris and your team for getting us through the hardest months of our lives."
"I can’t thank Stuart and everyone else involved with this case enough, I definitely made the right decision choosing SSDLL to represent me.
Once again, thank you all for your services. Justice definitely has been served."
"I cannot commend Stuart Sutton and Chris Dunn highly enough. From my first contact with Stuart I felt confident, understood, secure and supported. Stuart clearly knows knows his specialised area of Law inside out. This instils utter confidence in the client. Stuart kept me fully informed; his communication throughout a lengthy legal process was excellent. There were no nasty surprises: the process went exactly as he explained it would. My gratitude also goes to Chris Dunn, barrister.
Both Stuart and Chris were highly skilled, professional and supportive. Their straightforward, no-nonsense approach was absolutely vital. This was obviously an extremely difficult time from a personal perspective. Emotionally, the criminal case was highly stressful. However, knowing that I had Stuart Sutton Defence Lawyers on my side gave me a great sense of confidence: they had the situation perfectly under control. The debt I owe is immeasurable.
My profound thanks to Stuart and to Chris. I know they worked tirelessly and achieved a great deal of success behind the scenes. In particular all the key mitigation work was put well in place beforehand. Thank you."
- Mark C
"Stuart, you don't know how much relief and help you gave me through one of my hardest moments in my life and I can't tell you how much thanks you deserve for that."
"Thank you so much for the professional and thorough way you represented me in this case. I really appreciate the time and commitment you both put in to ensuring a positive outcome. I look forward to never having to call on you again - in the nicest possible way."
"Thank you for your advice and support during this difficult time. We are extremely happy with the outcome and your guidance went a long way to achieving this."
"I was released under investigation. I was keen to get some professional advice as soon as possible as even though i knew i was innocent, i was not sure on how to prove it .
I came across Mr Sutton’s internet site and was immediately impressed with the information and indeed his approach to sexual assaults.
I made use of his chat facility on the internet site but as it was New Years Day, i was at best expecting an out of office reply. How wrong was i. A reply came back to me within 5 minutes and a telephone conversation between me and Stuart was arranged in 15minutes. All very impressive.
Stuart came across as being incredibly factual, efficient and sympathetic to my situation. I immediately felt stronger in my position with stuart on my side.
I decided immediately that i needed this guy. Again, i think within hours of making the instruction, Mr Sutton and his team wasted no time and informed the police of his instruction. From this point forward, everything seemed under control and i was kept upto speed with the correspondence and the state of the investigation.
I believe that having Sutton Defence Lawyers reputation did have an impact on my case and i was particularly impressed with the efficient and professional manner i was dealt with. Stuart doesn’t waste time with unnecessary chit chat running up his bill. Instead concentrating on providing counsel that really counts."
"After having the police turn up at my door and requesting my presence for a voluntary interview following some allegations made against me, and not feeling comfortable with the Duty solicitor I was provided. I spent the next few days searching for a Solicitor I was happy with. I felt the majority of the ones I had a conversation with, I was still not as comfortable as I needed to be with a solicitor due to the seriousness of the allegations and it's implications on my career.
After the initial conversation with Stuart, it was a breath of fresh air and could instantly see the wealth of knowledge and expertise that stuart possesses. He instantly had my mind at ease as much as possible at that current time, and it was obvious that he genuine interest and wasn’t just after money for the least amount of work necessary which was one feeling I got from quite a few other companies.
From the moment Stuart was instructed to take over my defence, His services provided was to the highest standard. Stuart went above and beyond to ensure that he had regular updates within the stages of the investigation, whilst also maintaining prompt contact with myself to keep me informed, reassured and answer any questions I had during the Investigation.
Once again I would like to thank Stuart and his team for all their hard work for me over the last 12 months."
Anon
"Well, no one likes allegations against them, yet it happens every day in someone’s life. Allegations by their very nature turn people’s lives upside down, as I can vouch for having been in that position. I can tell you first hand from my own experience that when you first hear of such an allegation against you, you need expert legal representation from a specialist defence lawyer who knows how to respond in your best interest from the start. Please don’t leave it until the last minute.
Having been in such a situation, I thought my everyday solicitor was enough, but after 12 months of telling me not to worry and that it will go away, my family told me that I needed a specialist and thankfully they found and convinced me to contact Sutton Defence Lawyers.
If I can assure you of anything, do not delay. It was the best decision I have ever taken, Stuart Sutton is a straight talking, ‘no holds barred’ defence lawyer who from day 1 was there for me and my family. His methodical, forensic, investigative ability enables him to find every detail about the allegations, in turn, enabling his team to mount a defence on your behalf with the help of leading barristers.
After three and a half years since it all started, it is all over ‘Not Guilty’. Your life can finally move on.
I cannot imagine how without the hard work of Stuart, his team and my barrister Christopher Dunn, how I could have got through this, but we did. Time is of the essence and it is important as well as crucial to your defence to have such a specialist in place from the start.
I am eternally grateful to Stuart, his legal team and Christopher Dunn for all the hard work and time they put in to support me and my family leading up to and including the trial."
Anon
"Firstly please let we send my massive thanks for not only the mental support and acting support but for just being there when we needed assurance in certain things. The level of professionalism has been outstanding and whilst we hope to never find ourselves in this situation again I will advocate through my peers of fostering should they ever need support to contact yourself!"
Anon
"Just a note to say how grateful I am with your help in my situation. I needed a bit of time to get my head around everything, as it all felt a bit surreal at the time with everything coming to a close so abruptly. Now that the dust has settled, I can't thank you enough for your time, diligence, attention to detail and perseverance in the preparation of my case. I completely agree with you Stuart that had it not been for both of your efforts in pushing me to consider and prepare the DS at an early stage after the initial hearings, the case was most likely going to end up in court. Same goes for your advice throughout the process in preparing my proof, witnesses and getting the situation clear in my head. It was obviously a very challenging and unfamiliar time for me and my family, and something that my natural instinct was telling me to try not to think about - so thank you very much for your persistence in pushing me forward with the case when I was struggling to do so. Your work has given me the ability to plan my life again, and has already made a marked difference on the health of both my family and myself. Thanks doesn't really do it justice, but I really will be forever grateful for the help you provided for me and my family."
Anon
“If you have the misfortune in receiving an allegation of sexual misconduct, Stuart Sutton provides a robust, no-nonsense approach combined with specialist knowledge and considerable experience, with skill and efficiency. Thank you Stuart for your guidance in getting our lives back to normal.”
Anon
“Thank you Karsaw for putting me at my ease. The confidence you gave me continued to grow, even more so listening to your seemingly gentle yet persistent cross-examination and summing-up speech. I was impressed in how little time it took you to get to grips with the crux of my case. Thank you for everything and giving us our lives back.”
Anon
"The initial shock of an allegation was swiftly tempered by Stuart's no-nonsense, honest and straightforward approach in the immediate aftermath. This is exactly the kind of support and candid advice required when one's head is still spinning from an out of the blue accusation. Stuart also guided me clearly and supportively through the initial interview process, and had my corner at tricky points of the initial police station visit. I had not been prepared for the protracted timescale of these investigations and lack of communication from the police. Over more than a year, Stuart was responsive to my questions and gave me reassurance while chasing the police for answers. His communications were brief and to the point. There was no wasted time or lack of clarity. I felt that throughout the process he was truly my advocate while also being realistic about the situation in which I found myself. He pulled no punches, and this gave me the confidence to give a truthful account of myself which reaped rewards with the final "No Further Action" verdict."
Anon
"Stuart was thorough, professional and honest throughout the process. He didn't give us false hope yet we felt reassured by his extensive experience in this area and appreciated that he was always responsive and available to us at all hours."
Anon
“Stuart Sutton and barrister, Mark Kelly KC, make an excellent team. Stuart is incredibly hard working, and Mark was very good in court. Very experienced in this area of law. We always felt in safe hands.”7
Anon
"When I first contacted Stuart I was in a state of sheer panic and despair. I chose Stuart due to the high level of positive testimonials on his website."
After just a few words with Stuart I immediately felt a sense of relief, he was very calm, straight to the point and reassuring.
He handled all the correspondence involved quickly and efficiently and his advice was second to none.
If anyone finds themselves in a similar situation facing sexual abuse charges with the police and is consumed with fear, and worry, you cannot find a better defence solicitor than Stuart Sutton.
Thank you so much Stuart, I can now start to rebuild my life."
Anon
"We were very thankful for your help and reassurance of your kind and straightforward presence and skills. You provide a great service."
Anon
"Thank you Stuart. We are all well and really appreciating life and enjoying every moment we have together as a family. All of yours and Mark's hard work on my behalf has truly made every moment of every day very special, thank you."
Anon
"I just wanted to also say that I'm thankful for all the work you and Mark did and I understand that at time I was wavering but everything you two recommend was the right call and I'm happy that you two said things straight to the point with me as I think being blunt was what I needed. It thankfully, made me realize what I had to do. And the fact that I'm sitting in my own home with my wife and son right now and not in prison shows that everything was the right thing to do and I'm very grateful that you and Mark worked so hard and over and above for me."
Anon
“I came across Stuart after looking for a specialist lawyer. He answered the phone to me at 22:02 hours on the day that I called him. Stuart allowed my partner and I to explain the case and straight away I could tell that he had a lot of knowledge and experience. Although Stuart could not deal with this case for us, he helped us and recommended someone else. He explained certain things and most of all he was realistic and straight to the point. Stuart also has a good sense of humour, is very easy to speak to and does not judge. Thank you Stuart for your help and for the chat that night."
Anon
"We want to say a very big thank you for all the support, guidance you gave us, by phone, letter and with contacting the police on our behalf. It helped in this traumatic time, knowing we had access to your expertise. We are very appreciative of your efforts, professional skills and experience."
Anon
"May I thank you and your team for all the advice assistance and ultimately the work you did regarding my case, after our first contact I know i'd made the correct choice with whom which solicitor I needed to take my case.
Putting it bluntly without your counsel I believe I would be in prison today.
To me the money paid for your professionalism as a solicitor was an investment for my future, rebuilding what I took away from my family with my actions.
For anyone in a similar position as myself. I recommend you talk to Stuart and take his advice and counsel.
Thank you once again Stuart and team."
Anon
"Best advice and support, I was visited by the police and social workers on the 17th December 2019. I was accused of historical sex abuse. I had never been in trouble with the police before,( I am a 58-year-old man). I didn’t know what to do so I immediately started to look for reviews on the best lawyers who dealt with these situations; I found Stuart’s profile and reviews.
I phone him at 2030hrs the same night, to my amazement he answered, he allowed me to explain what had just happened, he at no point rushed me. He then gave me reassurance and brilliant advice, I immediately knew I had the right person, Over the next few weeks/months I had to phone him and he was always there for me, clear instructs/advice, didn’t mince his words, I felt so confident just having him there, The investigation went on for 16months, the police told me that they didn’t want to even talk to me re the allegation, which Stuart said might happen.
Thankfully I didn’t need to go for questioning but I knew if I did I had the right person there with me, My wife and family and I want to thank Stuart for all his help getting me through this horrendous time in our lives."
Anon
"I am writing to thank you for your assistance to my brother. I was incredibly worried about him, he was in such despair that I was terrified he would not survive the allegation made against him. You gave him the best advice and supported him through this time and I cannot thank you enough – without your help, I can honestly say that I don’t know whether he would still be here. Your communication with the police and him has been faultless and has, I’m sure, helped paint a clearer picture of the motivation behind the allegation made and drastically shortened the time needed to investigate and discard the case."
Anon
"Where do I start?
Thank you so very much.
Your services are nothing but amazing.
As I feel without you, your guidance and presence I would not be here now.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing all you have. I cannot thank you enough"
Anon
"Initially I was unsure as to whether I wanted a solicitor, but after a 10 minute conversation with Stuart I was fully convinced that I needed him. I then never regretted my decision.
Throughout the entire process, Stuart and the team acted with complete professionalism, were non-judgemental and had expert knowledge and experience. It helped to know that I had someone who knew what they were doing, in my corner.
I cannot recommend Stuart Sutton enough."
Anon
"Many many thanks for your help over the past months, in difficult times you need someone in your corner who you can count on, this is how I felt about our relationship. People need to know to act swiftly and get the best advice they can, I think my son would of ended up in court without your guidance, particularly with the police not being as focused as I would of hoped for."
Anon
"Your professionalism and direct approach provided me with a great deal of confidence.
Any fears I had of choosing the right defence for me, were quickly allayed with just a few initial conversations and seeing how quickly you grasped an understanding of my situation.
Alongside this, great consideration was paid to mine and my families feelings throughout this terrible ordeal. A caring nature along with a great deal of encouragement helped me stay focused on providing you with everything the team required to build an excellent case in my defence.
I couldn't have asked for a better solicitor to form part of my legal defence and I honestly don't believe I would have coped, with the worry and pressures I found myself under day by day over such a long period of time if it wasn't for your continued support."
Anon
"I wanted to say Thank You for everything you did for me from the first moment we met until my sentencing at Bolton, without your assistance I am not sure what would have happened to me. Although I was initially sceptical your input truly changed my life and its path and today I feel in a much better place as a result. Thank you does not seem enough, All the very best Stuart"
Anon
"I can't thank you enough for both your dedication and assistance in this case. These past few months have been some of the most stressful and darkest and your clarity and clear headiness helped to put my mind at ease."
Anon
" I am writing to you to thank you for your help and support I received from your team. A very special thanks to Stuart, without him by my side advising me and supporting me it would have been impossible for me to have gone on. Thank you."
Anon
"Thank you very much for all your work these past months. I really appreciate it. Thank you for getting me my life back. My family and I will never be able to thank you enough."
Anon
"Stuart, thank you for your kind words, we cannot fault your service and customer attention, we felt very safe in your hands with your knowledge in these matters. Should we have difficulties again we won’t hesitate to contact you again for assistance."
Anon
"Stuart Sutton has handled a case in which I was involved both with the police, and a private investigation. His handling of my case was human and efficient. His services were very useful, relevant, and at times reassuring. He has been a great help and support throughout what were very difficult times for me. I would definitely recommend him."
Anon
"One day my life was turned upside down, I didn't know what to do. I had never been to a police station in my life, I was given a duty solicitor at the station. After I left I try to contact the Duty solicitor, with no success, it was clear he just didn't have any time for me. Shortly after I came across (Stuart) Sutton Defence Lawyers e. Within minutes Stuart gave me a call and I instantly felt a weight lifted. Stuart worked with me and for me, making sure that I was kept in the loop through the investigation. His Knowledge around these cases is second to none. After the worst time in my life I can now smile and know it's all over, with the police taking no further action, thanks to Stuart and his work. Thank-you Stuart and your team, your work is important and life changing. Please, if you find your-self in a horrible situation, and you are reading this, you are not alone. Stuart can and will help and make things easier."
Anon
"I truly feel like I have my life back and can move on from this experience. I am struggling to find the words to describe how grateful I am for your patience/support/guidance & professional approach and helping me through what has been the lowest point in my life. Thank you so much."
Anon
"My family and I truly thank you from the bottom of our heart for your support. I’m really pleased I had you in my corner."
Anon
"Just wanted to say thank you for your help with the case and how hard you have worked . You've put in a tonne more work than my previous counsel and it has been far less stressful since. So thank you for that it is much appreciated."
Anon
"We will always be very grateful for all the dedicated hard work Stuart Sutton completed on our behalf. He was always available to explain and guide us through a very difficult time. He was professional and supportive alongside our barrister towards a successful outcome."
Anon
"Thank You very much for your guidance and support - it was most welcome and greatly appreciated in what was and has been a very difficult and stressful period.”
Anon
"I cannot thank you and Mark enough for the hard work you both put into ensuring the best outcome"
You are both professional and I have to say you were very patient with me. I don’t think I would have kept myself together if it wasn’t for the both of you.
I am very grateful for having you both as my legal team and for defending me throughout the case.
I would like to thank you both for all your advice and support.
Thank you for everything. You were brilliant and I wish you both all the best”.
Anon
"Stuart provided an invaluable service in preventing me from being separated from my son. He is only 4 years old but when he’s older I’ll tell him all about Stuart. We will both be forever grateful to Stuart and his team for their professionalism and support during this challenging time."
Anon
"Contacting a solicitor is something that nobody wants to do. You just have to hope that your chosen legal representative is knowledgeable, understanding and an expert in their field. I am happy to report that Stuart is all these things and more. After initially contacting Stuart, I was able to have a consultation with him in less than 24 hours. Stuart is realistic, easy to talk to and above all a professional. I cannot recommend him enough."
Anon
"From the first email that I sent to Stuart I knew I had made the right decision. He replied almost immediately and arranged for a phone call that evening. Stuart is meticulous in the questions he asks, making sure he gets all the information needed. His knowledge of the law in this area is second to none and that was evident within a few minutes of speaking with him. Stuart shoots straight and does not offer false hope, but isn’t harsh and does not judge in any way. He even was able to make me laugh in what was the darkest time of my life.
Stuart always seems to be available when you need him and will return any phone calls if missed at his earliest convenience. Without him and his recommended barrister, Mark Kelly KC, in my corner, I truly feel that my case would of had a very different outcome. With his professional and structured advice I am now able to move on with my life and start to put the last year behind me. For anyone in a situation of this manner, I would recommend Stuart above anyone else. He truly has given me a bright future and for this I can never thank him enough."
Anon
"WI found Stuart through a search for a top solicitor following allegation of sexual assault and common assault. Stuart is highly knowledgeable of the law about each, the process, the likely timescale, the potential outcome and impacts. He provided his realistic opinion on the likely outcome which together with his Barrister's opinion enabled me to make decisions. Behind the scenes, Stuart dealt with the Crown which was a critical and strategic move by him which eased the process in court. This was a terribly worrying four months for me, but the reassurance of Stuart always being there, his straight forward 'no nonsense' approach to advising me and his human side knowing how the eventual charge of common assault was affecting me got me through this traumatic time. I recommend Stuart very highly."
Anon
"What I can I possibly say now in any sense of some adequate words to you two - Stuart and Mark?
Yes, Stuart – that huge amount of work and preparation we, as a team had to do – mind boggling, but so very necessary. The formula is good. It works.
Mark, Stuart – it isn’t just me thanking you both from the bottom of my heart. It is every member of my lovely family."
Anon
"I have lived, breathed and worked with you two for ever it seems.
Suddenly you won’t be there. It already feels peculiar. I’ve just lost two of my best friends. You quite rightly may see all this as a working relationship and the job is done. Move on. That’s right.
For me though, it will always be more personal than that. It’s like we’ve been travelling the world together and now it’s time to say our goodbyes and get on our separate aeroplanes for home.
This will now stay with me for the rest of my life. But I will always remember you both with great affection, respect and gratitude.
Once again, simply thank you"
Anon
"Just a note to thank you again for the calls, emails and chasing over the last 10-11 months. It’s been a tough year but my wife and I can start looking forward which is a huge relief."
Anon
"Once again, thank you for steering us through this awful time. You have shown endless patience when answering my never ending list of questions. I will always be grateful."
Anon
"It’s no exaggeration when I say we feel like we have got our lives back."
Anon
"You made us feel at ease which was not an easy task given the circumstances and we knew we were in very capable hands."
Anon
"Thank you for helping during the worst time of our lives"
Anon.
“Both you and Chris (the barrister) have been the most amazing support and help throughout this very trying part of our lives. We wish to thank you both for believing in us and for all your hard work.”
Anon.
“When the letter dropped on the mat my world crumbled. With a partner and young children I had a vision of losing everything, then shame hit me. I had no idea who or why I had been accused of this terrible thing. I immediately felt lost and scared, their was no one I felt I could speak to. After a sleepless night I pulled myself together and googled for a lawyer who could help with the horrible words on the top of the letter and etched in my mind. I found 3 lawyers I thought could help me and started to contact them. The first one wanted to charge me a fee just for an initial chat which left 2. The first lawyer I spoke to seemed empathetic and competent and I made an appointment to see him on the Monday. I spoke to Stuart on the Friday and immediately cancelled the appointment.
Stuart wasn’t empathetic but a realist. However he knows his stuff about what can and should be said. A situation I explained he gave conflicting advice to the previous lawyer but he confirmed what I thought. That is when I knew I had the right lawyer. He also made me laugh which was the first time in a week it had happened. It was needed. Believe me you will think about nothing else, you cannot switch off but no matter what my questions were Stuart was there to answer and help.
When he got the disclosure of my case from the Police he reviewed, told me to say “No comment” and that he felt he did not need to attend the interview with me. I valued his advice and did what he said. Yesterday I was fortunate to have gotten the “No Further Action” email from the Police, my life can finally restart after what has been the worse 4 months of my life. What really shocked me though was that today I got an email saying, I am getting a refund on some of my retainer. So not only did Stuart help get the matter dropped for me regarding these horrible allegations but he gave me a refund as well. How many lawyers can you say that about, not only is he supremely qualified but fair as well.
The initial call to Stuart was the most valuable call I have every made, it literally gave me my life back. Please, please, please do what I did and contact Stuart, make the first step back to getting your life back too.”
Anon.
"I approached Stuart after I had been arrested and interviewed in relation to sexual allegations. From the outset he exuded a confidence and a familiarity with the situation. He knew exactly what was going to happen over the coming months.
When we met he was friendly yet professional and realistic. He was painstaking in ensuring he had taken detailed instructions from me, and wasted no time commencing the process of speaking to others and gathering evidence to build our case. He works proactively and relentlessly.
It is amazing just how accessible Stuart is. He seems to work all hours and makes himself eminently available to his clients. Even if he is busy, he gets back to you as soon as he can.
Stuart is a professional solicitor not a therapist, but I think he knows that part of his job is to keep the client’s head up, and he does it very well. It helps that he can make anybody laugh, even in the darkest hours. He has a jovial and relaxed manner, but beneath it he is sharp and determined to get the right outcome for his client.
In the end, working together with Counsel, we secured a judgement of “no case to answer” resulting in an automatic “not guilty” verdict. I am convinced that Stuart’s work helped us to get this result rather than having to go all the way to a jury decision. The crucial advantage seemed to me to be that we had prepared in painstaking detail and knew the case inside out; this is what Stuart is a master of.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever recommending Stuart as a solicitor."
Anon.
“Whilst undergoing the terrible shock and despair of being falsely accused of a historic offence, my wife and I found Stuart by searching the internet and we must say it is the most important decision we have ever made to instruct Stuart as our Solicitor in this matter.
Right from the beginning Stuart has been so reassuring,absolutely professional and we have never seen anybody as hardworking as he has proved to be, and whatever time of day or night Stuart has been there for us.
Having absolutely no experience or understanding of police processes, court procedures or anything at all like this, Stuart has had to guide us every step of the way and he has produced and compiled a solid and logical defence strategy which proved to be totally successful.
We cannot thank Stuart enough for all of his efforts on our behalf. We are so pleased and grateful that right at the very beginning we found Stuart and decided to instruct him – he has been a lifeline and source of strength for us during what we can say has been the worst time of our lives.
We would positively and highly recommend Stuart.
Thank you.”
Anon.
“Faced with the horror of an unfounded claim of historical sexual assault against a family member, I faced the terrifying prospect of a criminal trial and a lengthy prison sentence if found guilty.
From the first contact with Stuart Sutton, he provided calm, reassuring support. During many dark moments Stuart helped me to deal with the case against me as it developed. On no occasion did he give me false hope – no-one could predict the outcome with 100% accuracy – but he encouraged me to retain a positive outlook and remain confident that justice would prevail.
One should not underestimate Stuart. Beneath the casual demeanour and easy-going style of verbal communication is a man who works tenaciously and tirelessly to scrutinise every minute detail of the case so that a robust defence is formed. During the 8 months leading up to my trial, I have had conversations with him at all hours of any day from 6am to 10pm. That easy-going style enables him to develop relationships with all relevant parties in order to tease out what might, at first glance, appear to be irrelevant details but which may ultimately have a significant impact.
Before the jury verdict, I was happy to tell him that, whatever the outcome, I was immensely impressed and extremely satisfied with the excellent job of work that he and his team had done. Ultimately, the jury took less than 45 minutes to reach unanimous not-guilty verdicts on all three counts.
I have absolutely no hesitation in whole-heartedly recommending the services of Stuart Sutton to anyone who finds themselves in the unthinkably hideous position of facing unfounded criminal charges.
Stuart and I elected to appoint Mark Kelly KC (Barrister) to act as my advocate when I was charged with three counts of historical sexual abuse. Between them, they worked tirelessly to build an extremely robust defence case. They were only able to do this by gaining a thorough understanding of me, my answer in relation to the charges and my personal circumstances. More than that, from our very first meeting, they were preparing me for the trial when I would give my evidence and face cross-examination. It was only after the trial that I realised why they had been so thorough, almost pedantic, in the preparation of my defence statement. It was this defence statement, and the subtle way that they ensured I had an intimate understanding of not just the content but the underlying nuances that resulted in me being able to deliver my evidence in such a confident manner.
Between them, Stuart and Mark make a formidable team. I have absolutely no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their services to anyone who ever finds themselves in such a position as I did.. Whatever the result was to be, I do not believe they, or anyone else, could have done any more. I am, and always will remain, incredibly grateful and indebted to this remarkable pair of professionals.”
Anon.
“Thank you for all your help getting my through the case, from your phone calls in the weeks beforehand and your calming no-nonsense manner during the two days we were together. You’ll remember that I spent a day at GOsC totally unrepresented in July last year, which I found to be a terrifying experience, so having you there to guide me though the process was very reassuring indeed. I have never heard of a solicitor going for a McDonalds with a client, but by doing that you really took my mind off things”
Anon.
“Should you ever need a solicitor for such matters in the field which Stuart deals with, this is the man. Stuart has a strong legal brain and a full understanding of the law and legal system, he will never shocked at whatever the problem is, you can be frank, talk in your own language and not fear he will be upset, disgusted or shocked.
To anyone who requires the services of a solicitor who you need to trust, Stuart is the person to go to.”
Anon.
“Stuart is a very rare professional, his insight, knowledge and client support has been beyond exemplary. He is quite simply a gifted individual with a work ethic that is second to none. If you are in need of help from his profession, he is absolutely the man you need.”
Anon.
“I contacted Stuart Sutton after my arrest on a serious criminal charge. It was the first time I had been in trouble with the police, and I was very frightened and stressed by the whole ordeal. In Stuart, I found a consummate professional. He was at the same time very reassuring, while guiding me through the process and explaining clearly and thoroughly the options and the likely outcomes. He had a thorough appreciation of his brief but never lost sight of the human element. I shall always be grateful to him for his help and support.”
Anon.
“From the very first phone call I felt reassured by Stuart Sutton- by his upbeat demeanour and positivity. All through my case his unswerving drive, focus, absolute attention to detail, reassurance and utter professionalism both won me over and ultimately won my case. I cannot thank him enough for giving me the strength to keep going when I thought I was falling. the man is a lifesaver !”
Anon.
“We are very fortunate to have had a very competent and professional solicitor to guide us through this, but what is just as important is you have shown us your understanding and care”.
Anon.
“I want to thank you for what you have done for me, however how can that one word, ‘thank you’ express how I feel as regards the fact you have, to all intents and purposes ‘saved my life’."
Anon.
“Leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of evidence in an attempt to ‘prove’, his client’s innocence.”
Anon.
“This man is tireless, seems to work every hour of every day of every year and is available in one way shape or form no matter where he happens to be (that includes on holiday in various parts of the world).”
Anon.
“Passionate, hard-working, caring, understanding, knowledgeable, polite, funny, determined and above all a bloody good lawyer.”
Anon.
“I was introduced to Mr Stuart Sutton by British Osteopathic Association (BOA). Straight from the beginning Stuart wanted to get into the root of the matter and help to resolve it, he was quite caring and helpful and very supportive right from the beginning. What is great about Stuart is that he is a perfectionist and pays attention to each and every detail and he wants to win. He has a great sense of humour which is fantastic during hard times… He has a great personality… I highly recommend him and I shall always use him and/or seek his advice when I require legal and professional work done. THANK YOU SO MUCH again for all your help and support.”
Anon.
“Being completely naive of any crown prosecutions R could only have faith in yourself. You have made yourself available, provided empathy and understanding of what impact a guilty verdict would have in relationship to R’s employment and future. After speaking to you on many occasions R was always much happier and felt more at ease.
As the case has been dropped we can now move on with our lives and make future plans and for this we can only thank you. Should anyone require your assistance they can be assured and have peace of mind that their case will be handled proficiently by yourself.”
Anon.
“Thank you very much for the superb help you gave me throughout one of the most difficult periods i have had to deal with. I know how busy you were, so i really appreciated the time and effort you spent with me. The support from yourself was the only thing keeping me sane and feeling upbeat, and, as you know, I had a very hard time understanding and remembering the concepts you were installing into my mind before the court case, but in hindsight these were superb grounding processes that made me feel at ease.
Thanks to you I will be able to continue working once more with my head held high and feeling totally vindicated that my innocence was never in question. You are the kind of unique individual that makes a difficult career choice seem simplistic, and your professional supportive style helps keep the individual you are representing level headed, for this i thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Anon.
“If you need someone to come into your life and fight your corner, who meticulously understands you professionally and personally you need Stuart Sutton an Advocate with an edge due to his criminal law work. You will be in safe hands. I highly recommend Stuart.
Thank you Stuart for saving my life.”
Anon.
“When you are challenged in your professional career it can be a very stressful time. Stuart Sutton and his team have been nothing but excellent throughout my ordeal. Never judgemental or dissuading, just positive and factual. By always being approachable, down to earth and able to see logic when all around are loosing theirs, it was comforting to know that Mr Sutton was on my team. I wish them all the best for the future and am truly indebted to them.”
Anon.
“Simple words alone cannot express the degree of gratitude we would like to convey to you. From the first contact we knew we had found someone who would help to guide, steer and support us through what was going to be a very long and difficult period for the whole family.
You worked tirelessly and diligently to clearly and precisely develop a very clear and incisive case. You are great at listening, Your combination of hard nosed honesty, professionalism, your caring attitude and humour always seemed appropriate whatever the situation.
Thank you for everything."
Anon.
"I have been fortunate to meet the wonderful Stuart Sutton who supported me through every moment of a recent PCC. He is awesome !! a true lifesaver. His commitment, positivity and attention to every single case detail is remarkable and I was truly blessed to have him on my side.
Thank you so much I don’t know how to thank you enough you are a great man with a great mind."
Anon.
"From the very outset of his instructions to represent me, he has been truly outstanding. I could have easily mistaken him for a clinician, as he made himself fully aware of practices, procedures, and protocol. This is clearly a man who shows extreme commitment to his clients, as well as empathy and well needed humour at the right time."
Anon.
“I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the patience and understanding you have shown me and for the boundless resilience and wealth of knowledge that you have applied. I would recommend you to anyone in need of help in the face of great adversity.”
Anon.
“Thank you for everything you have done over the last 17 months. You have been amazing and brilliant and I can’t express my gratitude enough. The work you did for me was incredible and you have my utmost respect. It has been by far the toughest time of my life and I struggled with it a lot but you kept me sane and got me through it.”
Anon.
“After a less than confident experience with my first solicitor when my case was raised, my daughter found Stuart Sutton by means of a web search. From the outset he was re-assuring, thorough and readily available to sort the case to its ultimate positive conclusion. I can endorse other comments made here. Thank you Stuart.”
Anon.
“I would like to thank you for the truly magnificent job and meticulous preparation of my defence case. You also made a superb choice of Barrister. I am most impressed with the way the case was handled. A unanimous not guilty verdict in less than half an hour. Brilliant!”
Anon.
“Stuart’s real value is twofold. You don’t realise it at first but his ability to capture tiny details and bring them out in the appropriate way is critical to the scope of a defence and therefore its potential for success. Secondly, his confidence and quick thinking in the early stages of the legal process saved us from a potentially debilitating restriction to my family which cannot be underestimated. Unreservedly recommended.”
Anon.
“Thank you Stuart and the whole Special Casework Department for getting us through one of the toughest experiences of our life. Your positive attitude and support have kept us going. You and Mark Kelly KC make a great, hard working and professional team, and produced the sucessful outcome we were hoping for!”
Anon.
“I’d like to thank you for all the service you have given me and being so honest and forthright. Your a good person and one I will always respect. I can’t thank you and your firm enough for your valuable service and would recommend you to any person in a similar situation.”
Anon.
“It was a very daunting experience, something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Thank you for your patience, as I am not fluent in English I struggled to express/communicate the way I wanted to which was very frustrating for us and you.
We would not hesitate to recommend you to others”
Anon.
“You were born for your craft and your support was amazing”
Anon.
“Thank you so very much for all you have done for XX and our family. We are all so very grateful to you for your expertise, dedication and kindness you have shown XX and myself.“
Anon.
