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Manjit Thandi

Criminal Defence Solicitor

Manjit Thandi is a highly experienced and respected Criminal Defence Solicitor at Tyler Hoffman. With many years of experience representing clients across the criminal justice system, she has developed a strong reputation for her confident courtroom advocacy, strategic case preparation, and unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Manjit regularly represents individuals at the police station and appears before the Magistrates’ and Youth Courts, where she conducts advocacy across a wide range of hearings including first appearances, bail applications, contested hearings, trials, and sentencing proceedings. Her extensive courtroom experience allows her to advance clear, persuasive, and well-structured submissions on behalf of her clients, even in high-pressure and complex situations.

A regular presence in the Magistrates’ Court, Manjit has built a strong reputation as an effective courtroom advocate with a proven track record of achieving positive results at trial. She is experienced in challenging prosecution evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting clear and focused legal arguments before the court. Her careful preparation and confident advocacy frequently place her clients in the strongest possible position when matters proceed to contested hearings and trial.

Throughout her career, Manjit has represented clients facing the full spectrum of criminal allegations, ranging from summary matters such as theft, public order offences, and motoring matters through to serious and complex allegations including gang-related firearms offences, serious violence, and cases involving allegations of murder. Her breadth of experience enables her to provide clear, strategic advice from the earliest stage of a case through to its conclusion.

Manjit has developed particular expertise in defending individuals accused of sexual offences, including complex and historic allegations. These cases often involve sensitive factual issues and significant evidential challenges, and she approaches them with meticulous preparation, careful strategic planning, and a professional sensitivity that ensures clients receive robust representation while navigating extremely serious allegations.

In addition to her wider criminal defence practice, Manjit is highly experienced in motoring law and regularly represents clients facing the risk of disqualification from driving. She frequently advances specialist legal arguments before the court, including exceptional hardship and special reasons submissions, and has successfully assisted many clients in avoiding disqualification where the consequences would otherwise be severe.

Manjit also represents clients at the police station, providing immediate legal advice to individuals who have been arrested or invited to attend voluntary interviews with the police. Her involvement at the earliest stage of a case allows her to identify key legal issues quickly and ensure that clients’ rights are fully protected during the investigative process.

Known for her calm and authoritative courtroom presence, Manjit combines meticulous preparation with clear and practical legal advice. She understands that individuals facing criminal proceedings are often experiencing significant stress and uncertainty, and she works closely with her clients to ensure they understand the process and feel supported throughout their case.

Manjit’s extensive courtroom experience, strong advocacy skills, and proven record of achieving successful outcomes make her a trusted and highly valued member of the Tyler Hoffman Solicitors criminal defence team.