We have a staff team that include six experienced solicitors. All our advocates are crime specialists.
Our team have developed a broad range of experience and skills and so we are able to offer you an individual service, giving you sound and considered advice, to ensure the best outcome in your case.
Should your case involve a more serious offence that is sent to the Crown Court, it can be dealt with by one of our solicitors who hold Higher Rights – this is the qualification that enables solicitors to appear in the Crown Court. Most Crown Court work is done in-house, which offers you continuity and reassurance from being able to deal with the same people.
We take pride in the fact that when you contact our office, your call will almost always be answered by one of our Legal team including our solicitors.
Robert Ross
Solicitor- HCA, Consultant
Rob is the founder of the firm with over 30 years experience as a crime specialist, spanning from the police station to the Court of Appeal. He has extensive experience in the Crown Court. He has appeared in the media many times in documentaries and debates, due to being a recognised heavyweight in his chosen field.
Gordon Hotson
Solicitor- Director
Gordon was admitted as a Solicitor in 1992 and is the Director of Ross Solicitors Ltd. He previously worked in Kent and East Sussex before moving to this area in 2000, since when he has specialised in criminal defence work. He has appeared in Magistrates Courts across England and Wales representing clients charged with offences ranging from speeding to murder.
He regularly appears in the Magistrates Court advising and representing both legally aided and privately funded clients. Managing a team of caseworkers at Ross Solicitors Ltd, he oversees the preparation of cases proceeding towards trial in the Magistrates Court.
Outside of the office, his interests are classic cars and watching all forms of motorsport. A keen driver and motorcyclist for over 35 years, Gordon uses that experience to represent those facing driving offences.
Emma Handslip LLB, HCA
Emma is an experienced Higher Courts Advocate and deals predominately with cases in the Crown Court, including the most serious cases involving drugs, assault, and sexual offences.
Emma Thacker LLB, HCA
Emma Thacker has been qualified since 2007, originally qualifying in Oxford but moving to Swindon in 2011. She specialises in criminal law, and has a particular interest in football-related offending, and banning orders. Emma is also a Higher Courts Advocate regularly representing clients before both Magistrates and Crown Courts.
Emma Hiller LLB
Emma qualified as a Solicitor in 2019 after working for Ross Solicitors since 2009. having previously qualified as an Accredited Police Station Representative in 2011.. Her personal interests are reading, home improvement and running
Hazel Tee
Office Manager
Hazel joined the firm in 2009 having had extensive experience of working in law firms. Hazel is a first point of contact for accounting as well as running our busy office.
Evonne Jackson BSc
Evonne joined the firm in 2008 after a career with the Courts Service and the Home Office. She has particular interest and expertise in cases involving the Mental Health Act and Learning Disabilities. Outside of the office she organises local music and community events.
Kerry Murnane
Kerry joined the firm in 2010 and has a wide interest in all types of criminal cases. She is an experienced Trial caseworker. In her spare time she enjoys attending music festivals and playing Netball.
Lindsay Hyde
Gail Thatcher
Gail is the longest serving member of staff, having worked here for 30 years as a legal secretary’