Emma Crawshaw has been providing advice under legal aid for over 25 years, initially in Criminal Law and then into Mental Health Law. Admitted as a Solicitor in 2010, she became a member of the Mental Health Panel in 2011 and is currently on the committee of the Mental Health Lawyer’s Association.
Emma currently covers the Southwest and Wales and strives to provide an excellent service to her clients with her extensive advocacy and client care experience.
Angela became an accredited member of the Law Society Mental Health Panel in July 2015. Since then she has represented patients who are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 across the southwest, as well as some further afield. She continues to represent patients in the southwest as an Associate Solicitor.
Her qualifications include and LLB and MA in Law, and is on the Committee for the Mental Health Lawyer’s Association.
Angela has advised on displacement proceedings, appeals to the Upper Tribunal, aftercare and judicial review of mental health trusts and local authorities. In addition to this, she has gained experience in inquests and Court of Protection proceedings.
Angela prides herself on maintaining excellent relationships with clients and professionals, with a view to achieving the client’s goals.