Meet the Team
Here you will find a brief description of our staff and their individual contact details.
Keith Betts
keith@bettssol.co.uk
Tel: 07740257476 (supported by Sophie Rainsley)
Keith is a solicitor and Higher Court Advocate, representing clients in both the magistrate´s court and crown court.
With over 20 years experience in criminal litigation Keith is the practice principal and head of the serious fraud team.
Steve Tarleton
steve@bettssol.co.uk
Tel: 07738545350 (supported by Laura Wright)
Being well known and well respected throughout the magistrate´s courts and police stations in Kent for many years, Steve is head of the summary offences / custody team.
Jackie Hearn
jackie@bettssol.co.uk
Tel: 07753724925 (supported by Jodie Bessent)
Jackie was a former probation officer at Inner London before joining the defence team at two well known London criminal defence law firms. Jackie is now a senior case manager and head of our crown court litigation team.
Will Bodiam
will@bettssol.co.uk
Tel: 07959056212 (supported by Jodie Bessent)
Although employed as a trainee solicitor, Will joins us after many years working for the crown prosecution service, including appearing in court as an associate prosecutor. His experience in prosecution work has proved an invaluable addition to our practice.
Mefo Phillips
mefo@bettssol.co.uk
(supported by Sophie Rainsley)
Mefo is a crown court case manager and provides valuable assistance to the crown court team in preparing cases and attending trial with counsel. Previously employed by a major Kent firm, Mefo has many years experience in criminal litigation.
Malcolm Wilkinson
malcolm@bettssol.co.uk
(supported by Laura Wright)
Malcolm is a qualified prison law specialist able to advise and represent clients on all aspects of detention, categorisation, and parole hearings. Malcolm is also an accredited police station representative giving advice during interview on all types of offences.