Samayra is a qualified duty solicitor and also has her higher rights meaning that she is able to represent clients before the higher courts including the Crown Court.

Samayra specialises in the most serious of Crown Court cases, successfully defending clients accused of murder, grievous bodily harm, sexual abuse, large scale multi handed drugs offences, money laundering, fraud and those involved in confiscation proceedings. Samayra has also appeared at the Court of Appeal at the Royal Courts of Justice on behalf of her clients.

Samayra brings her personal dedication to clients and tireless enthusiasm to achieve the best outcome for every single client.

Samayra is a calm, articulate lawyer who is highly focused and professional, with a proven history of excellent results.

Samayra is an experienced Duty Solicitor who has a broad skill set in representing from the early stages of an in investigation through to the proceedings in the Magistrates or Crown Court.  Samayra has her Higher Rights meaning that she is able to represent clients before the higher courts including the Crown Court as the Advocate.

Samayra specialises in the most serious of Crown Court cases both as the solicitor and the advocate and has successfully defended clients accused of murder, grievous bodily harm, sexual abuse, large scale multi handed drugs offences, money laundering, fraud and those involved in confiscation proceedings. Samayra has also appeared at the Court of Appeal at the Royal Courts of Justice on behalf of her clients.

Samayra brings her personal dedication to clients and tireless enthusiasm to achieve the best outcome for every single client.

Samayra is a calm and articulate lawyer who is highly focused and professional, with a proven history of excellent results.

R v DA – (2016) – Successfully defended a man charged with an historical rape allegation dating back to the 80’s

R v VC – (2015) – One of the Junior advocates in the Stepping Hill hospital murder case

R V DC – (2015) –  Defended a  convicted terrorist in relation to Grievous Bodily Harm upon prison officers

R v KH (2012) – Defending a client charged with serious sexual offences as part of the ‘Rochdale Grooming’ cases

R v MA- (2010) – iTunes voucher scam case, defended this client in relation to POCA Proceedings – the client was ordered to pay back £50.

Press releases

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/boy-vomited-and-wet-himself-17276247

https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/80247/landlord-feels-heat-after-firerisk-rap

Samayra Ashraf