Simon Dykes
Partner - Criminal Defence
Date of Admission:
2008
Supervisor: Harpreet Jhawar
Legal Qualifications
LLB Hons 2004
LPC 2005
Areas of Law
Police Station Representation
Magistrates’ Court
Crown Court
Appeals
Motoring
POCA
Prison Law
Accreditations / Professional Status
Accredited Police Station Representative
Solicitor
Duty Solicitor
Higher Court Advocate (August 2024)
Simon joined Stevens in 2005 and works in the Magistrates Court department. He went on to become a partner in 2017. Simon spent some time away from the firm exploring other opportunities, including Criminal Practice on the British overseas territory of St Helena. Simon returned to the firm in 2025 and is now the partner managing the Magistrates Court department. Simon is a qualified HCA. He has experience dealing with the following types of matters:
Murder, Cyber Crime, Serious Fraud, Serious Violence, Serious Sexual Offences, Theft, Drug Offences, POCA, Youth court matter. Simon continues to complete professional development courses relevant to Criminal Defence.
Professional Experience
Police Station Representation from 2005
Magistrates’ from 2008