Lara Hockney
"Justice begins with someone willing to stand beside you and speak up for you"
With a reputation for thorough preparation and empathetic representation, Lara supports clients at every stage of the criminal process. Lara has a specialist area of practice in youth justice, with a particular passion for representing young people and ensuring they are treated fairly and respectfully within the criminal justice system. With a compassionate approach and deep understanding of the challenges faced by clients, Lara ensures that each person receives personalised and effective legal representation.
Recognising the importance of early intervention and tailored communication, Lara is committed to building trust with clients, guiding them through the legal process with patience, clarity and care. From initial consultations to courtroom advocacy clients can trust in Lara’s commitment to safeguarding their rights and achieving the best possible outcomes.
Lara has experience across a wide range of criminal cases and provides robust representation at the police station, Magistrates Court and the Crown Court. This breadth of experience ensures that every client receives strategic, well-informed support tailored to their needs.
Whether addressing minor infractions or serious allegations, Lara approaches each case with meticulous attention to detail and dedication to justice. By fostering a supportive environment and building strong client relationships, Lara empowers individuals to navigate the legal system with confidence.
Our team tirelessly defends some of the world’s most complex, highest-profile cases. Here is a taste of some of the most recent successful cases we worked on.
Beating - Burglary - Criminal Damage - Community Order
Holborn Adams represented a client for allegations of assault by beating, burglary, assault emergency worker, grievous bodily harm, child cruelty and criminal damage. Following staunch representation at the Crown Court, our client was sentenced to a 3-year community order. This is an extraordinary result, as custody was possible in this case.
Sexual Communications - Suspended Sentence
Holborn Adams represented a client for multiple allegations of sexual communications and possession of indecent images. Following, robust representation at the Crown Court, our client was sentenced to a 2-year suspended sentence. A risk of custody was present in this case, making this an outstanding result.
Fraud - No Evidence Against Client
Holborn Adams represented a client for multiple allegations of fraud and possession of forged documents. Following representation at the Crown Court and meticulous preparation of the case, The decision was made to offer no evidence against our client.
Our clients praise not only our results, but also the way we treat them. They feel informed, supported, and genuinely cared for. Read their experiences below.
They are excellent in every was that was needed and have helped me through my journey
Hi I would like to take this time to recommend Lara and the team at Holborn Adam’s , they are excellent in every was that was needed and have helped me through my journey of dealing with a high sensitive case , they put me at ease helped navigate the best options available and have helped me immensely. Lara was amazing and really adhered to my needs and did an amazing job , Peter was also amazing whom works alongside Lara. II would recommend them highly and without a doubt use them again should I ever need to.
Throughout the whole process I felt I had support from Lara and the team.
Experienced, empathetic support in a difficult situation. The Holborn Adams team were supportive from the very beginning, Fay Ashton was my first point of contact and she was empathetic to the situation straight away. Within 48 hours I had a plan and scope of costs with a range of services to pick from.
Lara was my appointed solicitor and again, her approach was to lead with empathy in what was a difficult and new situation. Throughout the whole process I felt I had support from Lara and the team. The legal systems isn't the easiest thing to navigate, even with the advent of AI. The human touch and perspective based on experience really helped simplify the process of the legal system.
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Our clients feel supported, not just in their legal defence, but as individuals facing challenging times. We provide expert representation as well as the guidance, emotional support, and resources they need, which is why we consistently receive glowing reviews.
