Lester Morrill Solicitors

Here is the personal profile for Philip Goldberg. Please contact Philip using the details listed in the contact panel to the right hand side of this page. You can also choose to send an email enquiry or request a call back.

As a partner in the Criminal Department, with over 10 years experience, Philip is described in the Chambers Directory as “astonishingly bright” and assisted in the firms inclusion in the Legal 500 a guide to the leading 500 law firms in the country. Member of the Duty Solicitor Panel, Leeds Law Society Criminal Sub-Committee as well as the West Yorkshire Appropriate Adult Steering Group.

He has gained a reputation for dealing with heavyweight cases, including using his higher rights of audience in the Crown Court whilst at the same time expanding his expertise in road traffic offences nationwide.

Notable cases:
DPP v Lilly (2002) 2 All ER 985, represented an Appellant against the imposition of a football banning order in the High Court and Court of Appeal. Challenging the validity of the primary legislation due to conflicts with European law.

R v Hussain (2005), defended a case involving the importation of £4 million worth of herion into the United Kingdom.

R v Paton (2006), represented as solicitor advocate before the Crown Court a defendant facing an allegation of a doorstep murder.

R v Atkinson (2006), acted for client alleged to have attempted to murder two police officer in an armed siege.

Client Quote:
“Philip Goldberg was my legal representative. I found him to be very professional, assertive, confident and on the ball. This helped me to feel relaxed and confident during the interview process”
 

• Criminal Law
• Motoring Offences

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