Heather Crossthwaite

Professional Biography
Personal Biography

Where/when you studied: Northumbria University – LLB Law - LPC Exempting Degree

Professional expertise before joining the firm: 10 years at specialist criminal law firm in Bury

When you joined the firm: April 2017

Department responsibilities (within the firm): Representing clients at the Police Station and Magistrates Court and preparation of Crown Court cases

Areas of special legal expertise: Criminal Law

Committees or organisations (to support the claim of specialist legal expertise):

Police station accredited since 2008

Currently completing the duty solicitor qualification

Name: Heather Crossthwaite

Position: Solicitor

Where educated: Northumbria University

First job: Barmaid

Hobbies: Travel Rounder’s Camping

Favourite food: Thai

Favourite film: Anything Marvel

Favourite group/artist: Bob Marley

Ultimate holiday destination: Caribbean

Favourite sport/team: Bolton Wanderers

Favourite book: Lee Child – Jack Reacher series

Likes: Sunshine

Dislikes: Injustice

Personal ambition: To learn Spanish and to drive Route 66

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