Zoe Heron Solicitor

Testimonials

“Just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done for us, we are all so pleased with today’s outcome, like you say it was the best we could of hoped for. At one point we were scared it would be adjourned, but thanks to your experience and expertise it happened. I know [client] is relieved and I can see he is lifted already! He knows it will still impact his life but can at least now move forward and get his life back, and start to live life in the real world rather than online. I know he has learnt a lot from this awful nightmare. Can’t tell you how relieved we are!”
Client
“Zoe was compassionate to us, but willing to fight our corner. Ultimately she saved a Soldier's career - we couldn't have asked for more.”
Client
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! As you can imagine, we talk about nothing else in our house, we were so ready to strap in and do Court Martial if we needed to as although we had heeded your warnings. When we came to you last year, we were completely without hope and your words to me were “there is always a fight to be had”, I cannot tell you how much those words were what I needed to hear at that time and knowing we have had you in our corner has really given us the hope we have needed to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Everything changed for us when you got involved, and for me, it felt like I had someone to share a load that was drowning us. We shall never forget it and we will never hesitate to recommend you in future. I am really grateful to you for always being happy to treat us both as the client, I know it was unconventional but it kept us both sane, for your honesty and for always having a go for us.

An intolerable 9 months, but we are so ready to live our quiet, happy life again. It’s been emotional”
Client
“You guys were amazing. You’ve been reassuring to my bonkers anxiety throughout this ordeal, it has made a massive difference, thank you. I’m really grateful for everything you’ve done.”
Client
“Thank you very much. After 24 years serving in the Army, I was looking forward to having a quiet, normal life and now that’s possible. Thank you so much.”
Client
“ I am over the moon also with the result and more the fact that it’s all finally over and not in the back of my mind. I have to say Zoe I don't know where I would be without you and I have valued your help long the way, even going beyond your job to reassure me was so refreshing in the chaos of it all.”
Client
“Many thanks for all your hard work on this case. Your attention to detail was really impressive and was of real assistance to me in both trials. Thank you.”
Counsel
“We want to express our deep gratefulness for helping our son with his trial. We can’t properly express how relieved we are to hear that he’s been found innocent! It's been a terrible weight on our minds and hearts, we now have new hope, and you've given that to us.”
Client's Mother
“I just want to email to say a massive thank you to you and Sarah for everything. I really appreciate it.

The outcome was exactly what we wanted and due to that outcome it has allowed me more time in my current post to spend time with my children and not have to go away somewhere else.

I honestly cant put in to words how appreciative I am for everything you have done for me and how much you have helped me through the process. Everything from communication with you and the information was extremely professional and efficient.”
Client

Zoe Heron

Team Leader & CILEx Advocate

Luton

01525 308 630

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Areas of law:

Military Personnel Assistance, Court Martial, Motoring Solicitors, Fare Evasion Solicitors, Sexual Offence Solicitors, DBS Appeals, Historic Sexual Offences Solicitor, Magistrates’ Court

Zoe Heron is a Chartered Legal Executive Advocate and Team Leader in the Private Crime East team. During the course of her career, she has amassed over a decade of experience working within criminal defence firms, litigating cases around Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London.

Zoe is able to represent clients at the police station (as a qualified Police Station Representative, and Magistrates Court . As a passionate Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor and advocate, Zoe represents people for a wide range of criminal offences. Zoe also specialises in Military Law and has extensive experience litigating court martial cases.

As an organised, thorough and diligent individual, Zoe undertakes all aspects of litigation and advocacy for her clients at the Magistrates Court.

With an approachable and friendly nature, Zoe is naturally adept at liaising with the Prosecution, clients and the Court; and in establishing and building excellent relationships with clients, ensuring that not only are their cases progressed in a timely and proactive way, but that they are continually kept up to date with progress, and fully informed throughout.

In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Zoe Heron charges Level B hourly rates.

Sexual Offences

In her work as a private client lawyer Zoe specialises in representing people accused of sexual offences. Cases have included historic sexual offences, serious sexual offences, and allegations involving indecent images of children.

Zoe has an impressive record of persuading the Service Prosecution Authority to take no further action in investigations (military cases).  In such cases, Zoe works tirelessly in your defence with the aim that your case never gets to court.

An example of Zoe’s Sexual Offence Work

R v M (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a solider facing allegations of sexual assault, matter was discontinued following representations made to the SPA.

R v G (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a solider facing two charges of sexual assault who was acquitted of both charges after a two day trial before Court Martial Bulford.

R v F (2020) – litigated on behalf of client who was facing a 4 count indictment for historic sexual abuse dating back to 2002. Acquitted of all counts after a 5 day trial before Cambridge Crown Court.

OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON

Zoe has represented individuals accused of every offence against the person, from Common Assault to Murder, achieving not guilty verdicts after trial in both Murder and Attempted Murder cases.

AN EXAMPLE OF Zoe’s WORK COVERING OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON

R v D (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a solider facing a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a colleague. Was acquitted after successfully raising self-defence after a two day trial before Court Martial Catterick.

R v W (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a solider charged with fighting under the Armed Forces Act 2006, after representations to the SPA (Service Prosecution Authority) the case was dropped one week before the trial was due to start

R v T (2021) – litigated on behalf of a client who was facing a 3 count indictment which included attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, grievous bodily harm without intent. Acquitted after a 9 day trial before Luton Crown Court of all counts.

R v S (2019) – litigated this high profile case for a client charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, fraud and burglary before Oxford Crown Court. Acquitted of all counts.

Zoe’s Magistrates Work

If charged, Zoe is known for her uncompromising defence of her clients at trial in the Magistrates Court, where her ability to expertly present her client’s instructions through careful cross examination and persuasive speeches, is exemplary. Zoe is also known for her persuasive legal arguments and representations regarding no case to answer.

R v D (2022) – Represented a client for no insurance before High Wycombe Magistrates Court. Our client was due to receive a driving disqualification due to totting. Successfully argued exceptional hardship resulting in our client keeping his driving license.

R v C (2022) – Submitted an abuse of process legal argument for a client facing a drug drive charge before Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, leading to the prosecution offering no evidence.

Awards and Memberships

  • CILEx Lawyer of the Year – Finalist. International Women in Law Awards 2023.

TESTIMONIALS

Notable Cases

R v G (2022) - Litigated on behalf of a solider facing two charges of sexual assault who was acquitted of both charges after a two day trial before Court Martial Bulford.

R v D (2022) – Represented a client for no insurance before High Wycombe Magistrates Court. Our client was due to receive a driving disqualification due to totting. Successfully argued exceptional hardship resulting in our client keeping his driving license.

R v C (2022) – Submitted an abuse of process legal argument for a client facing a drug drive charge before Milton Keynes Magistrates Court, leading to the prosecution offering no evidence.

R v D (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a solider facing a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm against a colleague. Was acquitted after successfully raising self-defence after a two day trial before Court Martial Catterick.

R v C (2022) – Provided advice to a solider from the special forces with respect of a fraud investigation, following an interview with the royal military police the matter was NFA’d (no further action).

R v W (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a solider charged with fighting under the Armed Forces Act 2006, after representations to the SPA (Service Prosecution Authority) the case was dropped one week before the trial was due to start.

R v H (2022) – Litigated on behalf of a soldier charged with multiple frauds, after a lengthy letter of representations to the SPA, the proceedings were discontinued.

R v T (2021) – litigated on behalf of a client who was facing a 3 count indictment which included attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, grievous bodily harm without intent. Acquitted after a 9 day trial before Luton Crown Court of all counts.

R v M (2020) – litigated on behalf of client who was facing a seven count indictment which included arson, threats to kill, possession of a bladed article. Our client had 11 previous convictions for Arson and was initially remanded into custody before being secured bail. Acquitted of all counts after a 6 day trial at Amersham Law Courts.

R v F (2020) – litigated on behalf of client who was facing a 4 count indictment for historic sexual abuse dating back to 2002. Acquitted of all counts after a 5 day trial before Cambridge Crown Court.

R v R (2020) - litigated on behalf of client was facing a charge of possessing a firearm, was acquitted of all counts after a 4 day trial at Luton Crown Court.

R v S (2019) - litigated this high profile case for a client charged with murder, conspiracy to murder, fraud and burglary before Oxford Crown Court. Acquitted of all counts.