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Name:

John Joseph Coffey QC

Call:

1970

Inn and Education:

Middle Temple
Q.C. 1996
Assistant Recorder 1985
Recorder 1989
LLB (Hons) London

Profile: An extensive practice in all areas of crime and since taking silk has defended in substantial cases including, murder, firearms, supply and smuggling of drugs, sexual offences including child abuse, VAT fraud, white collar crime and money laundering.
Notable Cases:

R v Goodman (2004)
Church Pastor indecently assaults female members of the congregation.

R v X (2003)
Murder by smothering of baby by parent.

R v Keeler & Ors (2001)
Largest Mortgage Fraud Ever Prosecuted.

R v Charalambos & Ors (2000)
A406 Murder.

R v Jones & Ors (1995)
Illegal Supply of Firearms By Former Police Officer.

R v Oliver & Ors (1988)
Hackney Child Murders.

R v Lee & Ors (1990)
Gold VAT Fraud.

Areas of Work:

Child Abuse
Drugs
Firearms
Fraud
Money Laundering
Murder
Sexual Abuse
WhiteCollar Crime

Personal Interests: Theatre, Music, Shopping and Supporting West Ham United.
39 Park Square Chambers, 39 Park Square North, Leeds. LS1 2NU. Tel +44 (0)113 245 6633 Fax +44 (0)113 242 1567