Ross Williams
Partner, Solicitor
Specialising in: Arrest and Prosecution Motoring Offences Criminal Defence Licensing
- Partner, Solicitor – Qualified 1984
I am responsible for the conduct of all Criminal Matters handled by the Firm as well as overseeing the Civil Litigation undertaken by our Lawyers in that Department.
I am the Firm’s “Compliance Officer” (COLP) ensuring that we meet the regulatory framework and standard set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
I undertake a wide variety of Criminal Defence work including the defence of Regulatory Crime prosecutions by non Police Agencies. I have a wide experience of dealing with liquor and other licencing Applications.
After attending Llanishen High School in Cardiff I studied Law at Warwick University before going on to do my Law Society Finals at the Guilford College of Law. I was Articled to the firm then known as John Loosemore & Company, now Loosemores, and on qualification I remained with them for 2 years running a Branch Office as a Salary Partner. I then worked for 4 years in the Rhondda Valley for the largest criminal practice in that area conducting a wide variety of criminal cases before joining Rubin Lewis O’Brien in 1990, and becoming a Partner in 1992. During my time with the firm I have been involved with a number of cases which have proceeded to the Court of Appeal, was involved in a long running serious Fraud prosecuted by HMR & C and represented members of a Rugby Club in high profile Disciplinary Proceedings brought by the Welsh Rugby Union for alleged failure to comply with drug testing requirements. Over the years I have been involved in the defence of a number of high profile murder cases.
I am a member of the Law Society and as a long standing Criminal Duty Solicitor, a member of the Society’s Criminal Law Accreditation Scheme. I am also a member of the Criminal Solicitors Law Association, which is separate from the Law Society.
I live in Rogerstone near Newport and have 3 children, 2 still at University and one trying to make his way in the competitive world of Musical Theatre. I enjoy all forms of sport and am an active playing member of a Tennis Club. I am a member of Cardiff Athletic Club and, for my sins, a Cardiff Blues Season Ticket Holder. I enjoy attending concerts and theatre productions and socialising with friends over a good meal and an even better bottle of wine!
Client Feedback
“I would like to express my most sincere gratitude for the care, compassion and professional expertise with which you dealt with my case. The confidence you gave me was of the upmost importance in enabling me to cope with such a traumatic situation.”
“In response to the Customer Feedback Survey Question "Tell us what you think about our overall service to you?"
"Excellent. Ross was a calming presence throughout the process and kept me up to date and informed. From start to end, Ross showed he was working on my behalf without any undue judgement. Thank you Ross.”
“Mr Ross Williams was absolutely great. He listened to my case and understood how unfair things had been. He got a better result than what we could of hoped for. My dog and myself thank him a great deal.”
“Just wanted to let you know what a fantastic service I received from Ross Williams today, it was very short notice but he really really helped me. I'm very grateful.”
“In response to the Customer Feedback question: Tell us what you think about our overall service to you? "I am a sales rep and inevitably picked up a speeding ticket. Ross Williams represented me very professionally and got me a great result!!!"”
“I would recommend Ross because of his efficiency and ability to relieve pressure and the fear that automatically comes with legal proceedings.”
