Sophie Johns

Practice areas

General crime
Regulatory crime

Profile

Sophie practises in criminal law. She regularly appears in the crown court, where she is equally comfortable prosecuting or defending. She is instructed in trials, committals for sentence, appeals, bail applications and applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Her practice covers all areas of criminal law.

Sophie’s approachable manner has been praised by both lay and professional clients and has led to considerable demand for her services.

Her organisational skills and attention to detail have become the hallmarks of her practice. Sophie is meticulous in her preparation, which translates into assured persuasive advocacy. Prior to coming to the Bar, Sophie had a career in the NHS as an operational manager.

Sophie is regulated by the Bar Standards Board.

Recent Cases

R v M (2024) Prosecuting a man charged with non-fatal strangulation of his partner.
R v G (2024) Defending a man with learning difficulties charged with sexual communication with a child.
R v A and others (2024) Defending as a led junior a man charged with the rape of a teenage girl in a multi-handed case which involved allegations of grooming
R v J (2024) Prosecuting a man charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent of a stranger by hitting his head repeatedly with a hammer.
R v H (2024) Defending a man charged with assault by penetration of his partner. The allegation involved digital penetration in anger while she was asleep.
R v G (2024) Defending a man with learning difficulties charged with sexual communication with a child.