Meet the Team

Helen Crockett

Following a Social Administration degree at Leeds Metropolitan University, Helen attended Law School and studied the Common Professional Exam in law, thereafter completing her professional exams. Articled initially at SR Dalton & Co. Helen was admitted to the roll of solicitors in January 1988 and then worked in private practice until 28th February 1991 when she set up her own practice Crockett & Co. 

Helen specialises in Care Proceedings, in particular those involving serious injury to children, female genital mutilation orders and probate work. She is a member of the SRA Children Law Panel and the SRA Advanced Family Law Panel. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with clients, especially those who are vulnerable. She believes that this lies in her empathy and the extensive efforts she makes on behalf of clients.

Helen will always fight for her clients. Helen has her own caseload, manages her assistant and trainee solicitors and undertakes work primarily in the field of care, adoption and forced marriage. She is always approachable and down to earth and makes efforts to see clients quickly, if possible.

Helen Crockett

Aime Mayes

Amie completed her degree in Law with Criminology in 2007 from the University of Hull. She then completed her Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York.

She worked for a Wakefield firm for four years where she completed her training contract, qualifying as a solicitor in October 2013.

Amie commenced employment at Crockett & Co in June 2014 and practices in all areas of family law, with a special interest in Care and Domestic Violence cases. She is also a member of the SRA Advanced Family Law Panel.

Aimee Mayes

Rosanne Brady

Rosanne Brady, an experienced solicitor, has now joined the practice.  She is some 17 years qualified and specialises in care, alongside Helen Crockett.

She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all areas of family law, but her particular expertise is in representing parents, family members and children at all levels of care proceedings, including multi day final hearings. Rosanne has significant experience in some of the most complex types of cases that come before the Family Court including child deaths, allegations of serious injury to children, sexual abuse, factitious illness and neglect.

Rosanne is a member of the Law Society’s Children Panel, recognising her ability and experience in this very specialised area of law. Rosanne is known for her straightforward, sensible and honest advice, at what can be very difficult and emotive times for her clients.  She is down to earth and approachable and quickly forms good working relationships with those who instruct her.

Rosanne was honoured to be asked to guest lecture at Leeds Beckett University today , her lecture was advising the staff and students on being a Family law Solicitor , the highs, and lows , in addition to what we look for when employing a Paralegal and Solicitor.

Rosanne Brady

Penelope Rudd

Penelope is our paralegal having joined the firm in September 2020. She is currently working towards qualified solicitor status.

Penelope is on hand to assist with our divorce and family law clients.

Penelope Rudd

Lucy Logan

Trainee Solicitor

Lucy Logan

Emily Pimblett

Before joining the firm, Emily completed her degree in Law at Leeds Beckett University where she also completed her LPC.

Emily Pimblett is now a qualified Assistant Solicitor, who was nominated for the “Trainee of the Year”  with Yorkshire Legal awards 2024.

Emily Pimblett

Jessica Carroll

Jessica Carroll has joined us as a Part Time Paralegal , whilst finishing her final year of her Law Degree at Leeds Beckett

Jessica

Zahra Naeem

Zahra Naeem , our new secretarial support , recent addition to our team , working full time to provide secretarial and Paralegal support.

Michelle Beckwith

Michelle is our Practice Manager.

Michelle has worked for Helen for many years and re-joined the practice earlier this year  working  on a hybrid basis Part Time .

Duties include internal communications, motivation of staff and dealing with external suppliers. Recruitment and HR play a large part in micelles day to day work .

Michelle Beckwith

Support Team

Our experienced Secretaries have a strong understanding of our legal system. They extensively assist our fee earning staff and enable cases to run smoothly, being responsible for typing of letters and statements, in addition to other administrative tasks.

Our valuable Receptionist is always there to meet and greet clients, and put them at ease when they arrive, in addition to managing the day to day diary system.

Our in house Accounts Team are always on hand to assist with any financial queries.

Support Team
Crockett Solicitors

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