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Wonderful Feedback!
Published - Jan 03, 2023
We were absolutely bowled over to receive the following feedback from a former client who went through the trauma of a prosecution which should never have been pursued
'Professional, empathetic, reassuring, reliable, practical, witty. To mention just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe how Mr Foster – Steve – has dealt with my case or, more precisely, with me – and my partner – throughout the long journey in which the juridical system brought us together.
Steve took over my case in the beginning of 2020, at which point I had already been in a limbo for more than two years since the event in relation with which I needed legal defence happened. We were at the start of the COVID pandemic, which then largely contributed to endless delays on the prosecution’s side and led to my court trial being rescheduled at the last moment several times. Not only did Steve take over my case from my previous legal team in the most seamless way (with whom the sharp contrast in terms of professionalism and reliability couldn’t have been more evident), he accompanied me in a most calming and reassuring way all through the rollercoaster not least characterised by an ingrained and careless attitude of the CPS, and also included my partner in what became much more than just legal support. Whilst I was his sole client, Steve showed care for both of us at every step of the way, and he was always there when we were in need for some emotional support – which we really did ever so often.
What I also appreciated very much in our relationship with Steve is that he never gave us false expectations. He patiently responded to all my questions about eventual scenarios and ramifications, and was also there to help me on the frustratingly long journey of “mopping up” after my unanimous acquittal at trial, including dealing in the most professional way with the police (who had lost my property and kept surprising us with examples of incompetence and carelessness), as well as the DBS and the Home Office – all with success.
Steve, accompanied by my brilliant barrister, also did an excellent job in efficiently communicating with my regulatory body, whom I had to inform about the events that led to me being charged, even though they were unrelated to my job. As they could have pursued an investigation independently of the criminal case, regardless of my acquittal at court, winning this battle (i.e., getting them to decide that there was no need for any further investigation) was just as important as that of the criminal case. It took another year, but we finally got there.
Becoming Steve’s client and, if I may, eventually his friend, has been one of the very few positive things this four-and-a-half-year-long story has brought to me. I have already recommended him to friends in need of legal support and will happily continue to do so in the future.'
Posted in Criminal Defence on Jan 03, 2023