Mark Glendenning

Areas of law:

Magistrates’ Court, Police Station, Youth Court, Criminal Defence Solicitors

Mark Glendenning is a solicitor and the Team Leader in our busy Wiltshire Magistrates Court Team, overseeing offices in Swindon and Wiltshire. Mark is a highly experienced duty solicitor having worked exclusively within the field of criminal defence for over twenty years. As such, he has the knowledge and skills to deal with all cases at the Police Station and Magistrates Court; ranging from simple motoring offences to serious sexual and violent offences. He has a particular specialism in relation sexual offences involving children and the internet.

He is completely committed to obtaining the best possible results for his clients, and is able to achieve this in part, through his reputation for giving them honest, straightforward advice in terms they can understand; making their options clear, and carefully explaining the law. It is no wonder that Mark has seen huge success in developing and maintaining a strong following of clients in Swindon and outside.

Mark is passionate about the provision of exceptional legal services in criminal defence to all his clients regardless of their circumstances, and his commitment, personable manner and robust advocacy skills mean that he is often sought after in Courts and Police Stations deal with some of the most challenging cases.

In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Mark Glendenning charges Level A hourly rates.

 

Notable Cases

Wilts Police v FT : Successfully represented respondent on application for a Violent Offender Order, the first and only application made by Wiltshire Police to date

R v G : Solicitor responsible for case preparation in trial of adult male charged with sixteen serious sexual assaults on lone females

R v G : Solicitor responsible for case preparation in trial of adult male charged with sixteen serious sexual assaults on lone females

R v H : Solicitor responsible for case preparation in trial of young male charged with murder and dismemberment and disposal of vicar’s body across Sussex - convicted of manslaughter on appeal