Magdalena Dootson
ParalegalMagdalena has 11 years’ experience of the judiciary system. She is an Accredited Police Station Legal Representative.
magdalena.dootson@switalskis.com
Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
Floor 9 West Village, 114 Wellington Street
Leeds
LS1 1BA
Magdalena specialises in criminal defence. She regularly represents clients at police stations, including those accused of offences involving drugs, sexual matters and violence.
Magdalena works closely with leading barristers providing advice and assistance for defendants.
She manages the conduct of trial litigation including case progression, trial preparation and client care.
Magdalena comes from an interpreting background, having worked as a court interpreter for 10 years. This is where her passion for law began, leading her to return to university to pursue a law degree and a career change.
APPROACH
Magdalena works tirelessly to ensure that client’s feel heard and supported. She offers compassion and support whilst providing sound legal advice.
EXPERIENCE
Magdalena is an Accredited Police Station Legal Representative. She is fluent in Polish and content to take instructions in Polish.
Magdalena completed the Master’s of Law LLM in January 2024. She is currenly training to sit the Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE).
"Magda is fantastic at gathering information, details, and data, producing excellent reports to support my case whilst keeping me in the loop and informed of each different step of the case. Magda has delivered a clear explanation of the process as well the contents of the case.
"Without Magda’s input and support I do not think I would have been able to reach the end of it. She was amazing in keeping me calm, positive and hopeful I cannot thank her enough. She believed in me from the start till the end which was a glorious outstanding outcome. Thank you so much Magda for everything."
Criminal Law Client
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