The Blackhurst Budd Crime Department is led by Partner Michael Woosnam. Working alongside Michael are David Ashton (Legal Clerk) and Jane Booth (Support Staff)

The Department is based at our Church Street office.

Between Michael and David the Crime Department have extensive experience in criminal law, and with strong support from Jane they offer an excellent service to all clients, dealing with Police station representation, Magistrates and Crown Court appearances and relevant appeals processes.

Michael is an expert in criminal law.

Born in Blackpool and educated locally, Michael is a graduate of Nottingham University. He took his law exams at the College of Law, Chester after which he joined John Budd & Co as an Articled Clerk in 1981. Save for some two years in the mid 1980s when he worked as a specialist criminal prosecutor Michael has been with John Budd & Co, now Blackhurst Budd, throughout his career.