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HENA CHOUDARY
BA (Hons) 2:1 University of Leicester
(Law, Philosophy, Psychology & Drama)
MA Criminal Justice Brunel University
PgDl De Montfort University
[Called Lincoln's Inn 2002]
Member of these Practice Teams
CRIME | FAMILY and CIVIL | Download CV as PDF
Area of Practice: Civil and Family
Hena has acted on behalf of claimants and defendants on numerous occasions in the County Court. Her civil practice encompasses experience in personal injury matters, both as an advocate and in an advisory capacity (including infant settlement cases), all types of road traffic claims, bankruptcy hearings, contractual disputes and mortgage repossession hearings.
Hena's Family practice encompasses applications for injunction relief, committal proceedings, contact and residence matters and public law Children Act proceedings.
Area of Practice: Crime
Prior to joining the Bar, Hena Choudary worked as a Caseworker and Designated Caseworker for Coventry CPS and Leicester CPS respectively, where she developed a desire to practice as a criminal advocate. Since being called to the Bar in 2002, Hena's practice has focused on criminal law and she has gained substantial experience in both defending and prosecuting. Whilst initially practising in the Magistrates and Youth Courts, Hena is now regularly instructed in the Crown Court.
Cases in which Hena has acted include:
* Section 18 and 20 wounding
* Downloading indecent images
* Indecent assault
* Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply (and other drug offences)
* Cases involving child witnesses
* Burglary
* ABH (numerous cases)
* Threats to kill
* Robbery
* Benefit Fraud
* Dangerous driving and other driving offences
* Public Order offences
* Protection from harassment matters
* Cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act
* School non-attendance hearings
Midland Circuit Prosecutor: Grade 2
Hena is fluent in the following languages:
Kutchi
Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu
Membership
Criminal Bar Association
Midland Circuit
[Miss Choudary practises from 5 St. Giles Terrace, Northampton and accepts instructions throughout the Midlands and West Midlands. All enquiries and bookings should be referred to the
London Clerks' Room on 020 7681 7681].