Hajra Khan

Solicitor – Criminal Defence

Hajra is a highly experienced Criminal Defence Solicitor with over 15 years of experience
representing clients across the criminal justice system. She is known for her strategic insight, thorough preparation, and unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and interests of those she represents.

Hajra represent clients at every stage of a criminal case — from the earliest stages of a police investigation through to proceedings before the courts. She provides clear, pragmatic, and robust advice, ensuring that her clients understand their position and the options available to them throughout the course of their case.

Over the course of her career, Hajra has dealt with the full spectrum of criminal allegations, ranging from summary matters in the Magistrates’ Court to serious and complex criminal proceedings. Her experience spans cases involving violence, drug offences, dishonesty offences, and other complex allegations, where careful preparation and strategic decision- making are essential.

Hajra previously led a Crown Court Department for four years, overseeing the progression of serious criminal cases and managing their preparation with diligence and precision. In this role she worked closely with counsel, experts, and instructing solicitors, ensuring that complex cases were prepared thoroughly and progressed efficiently through the courts. A confident and experienced advocate, Hajra regularly conducts her own advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court and Youth Court, representing clients in case management hearings, contested applications, trials, and sentencing proceedings. She is also highly experienced in police station representation, providing early legal advice and ensuring that her clients’ rights are safeguarded during interviews and investigations. In addition to her criminal defence work, Hajra has experience in aspects of private family law and Children’s Guardian work, demonstrating a breadth of legal knowledge and a strong understanding of cases involving vulnerable individuals and safeguarding issues.

Hajra is widely respected for her approachable manner, professionalism, and dedication to client care. She understands that facing criminal allegations can be one of the most difficult experiences in a person’s life, and she works tirelessly to ensure that her clients receive clear guidance, strong representation, and steadfast support throughout their case. Her experience, attention to detail, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome make her a valued and trusted member of the criminal defence team at Tyler Hoffman Solicitors.