"Lois Jones was my solicitor and I can honestly say she was faultless. She ensured that the home I was buying was not going to have any legal issues in the future (issues with building regs), she was there when I backed out (due to an unexpected HMO arrival) and was there again a few days later when I found that that was no longer an issue, and as a first time buyer she was constantly reassuring and guiding. I had no idea what to do in this entire process, but as a whole they have been so considerate and knowledgeable, simply faultless. I also highly rate their app for keeping me in the know at all times. I would recommend them to anybody and would use them again without hesitation. I cannot thank Lois or her team enough.
"The assistance I received was extremely helpful, efficient and humane. I was updated with the status of my legal matter as soon as needed and was also given thorough informing of the details of the legal matter. I would definitely recommend to everyone who was in my same position of requiring legal aid. Honestly I can't praise them enough."
"I 100% recommend HPJV solicitors; the service provided to me and my family was outstanding, and Jade Cox helped me through the lowest part of my life and supported me throughout every process, giving me the best result I could ever dream of. The communication provided was phenomenal, with responses to each email in-depth and phoning me to have clarification on each point I asked. I really can't reiterate how much this lady has made a difference in my life, and without her support, I wouldn't have gotten through the past six months. Keep up the fantastic work; without a doubt, if ever needed, I would use HPJV solicitors again."
"From the bottom of my heart, Thank you for all your support and all the endless hours and effort you've put into all of this. For never doubting me and being there at the drop of an email, you have given me faith in humanity."
" Highly recommended. I've been with HPJV for the last few months, and worked with Lois who was reassuring, friendly and professional. What more could you ask for? If I need a solicitor again, I will definitely be using their services again."
"I had the privilege of being represented by an outstanding solicitor during my time at the police station. His expertise, professionalism, and dedication to my case were truly exceptional. They provided me with clear guidance, ensuring that I understood every step of the process. Thank you for your help."
"Contacted hpjv solicitors early Jan, had a response for a criminal case.. we were met by Jemma at the court, and she was lovely so helpful talked us through everything.. our case went to trail and have to say Jemma was so professional in court, and the right outcome happened for us.. cannot thank her more for everything she did for us.. thanks Jemma much appreciated."
Ben Waters
Ben qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and has almost 20 years’ experience as a criminal defence lawyer. Ben joined hpjv solicitors in 2013 and became a Partner in 2017.
Ben is the head of the criminal department.
Ben is a police station and court appointed duty solicitor. Ben has a wealth of experience in representing clients in all categories of criminal law, from minor, although sometimes complex, motoring offences to more serious offences as theft, robbery, burglary, violence and murder. Ben is regularly instructed in South Wales and the South West to represent those charged with motoring offences which could result in them losing their driving licence. Such cases include trials, special reasons and exceptional hardship arguments as well as applications for the early return of a client’s driving licence.
Ben is a Solicitor – Advocate who is qualified to represent clients appearing in the Higher Courts (Criminal Proceedings) such as the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division). Indeed, Ben has secured acquittals for clients in the Crown Court for offences of drug trafficking, robbery, serious violence and motoring offences. In notable cases, Ben represented a client in Liverpool Crown Court for a multi-million pound conspiracy to supply drugs. The trial lasted more than 3 months and the client was found not guilty. Ben has also been a led junior in cases involving serious drugs trafficking, manslaughter, attempted murder and murder. Ben has also represented clients in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) and has successfully argued for a reduction in their sentences.
In his spare time, Ben enjoys playing and watching sports and holds a 3rd degree black belt in Kickboxing.
