William Hazelton

Consultant Solicitor,
Crime

William, on qualification as a solicitor, worked initially for firms in Hampshire before going to Kiribati in the Central Pacific. There his work included prosecuting murders and rapes, law drafting, treaty negotiations and general advice to the Government. Since then he has worked in Dorset and Cornwall before joining Richard Griffiths and Co in 2024.

He has handled a range of court cases over many areas of law; but for the last 20 years or so mainly in family (particularly child care cases) and criminal law. He now works exclusively in the field of criminal defence.

He regularly attends police stations and army camps for interviews and appears in the local Magistrates Courts. He covers all kinds of cases – big and small – and has a particular interest in advocacy.

Outside his professional work, William is an active member of his local Church where he takes services from time to time. He also enjoys taking his Spaniel for walks in the countryside.

William brings his varied experience together for the benefit of his clients to whom he gives straightforward and realistic advice and professional representation.

Career and qualifications

• 1978 Qualified as a solicitor
• 1986 Became a Police Station and Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor
• 2000 Qualified as a Higher Court Advocate for Criminal Cases
• 2025 Joined Duty Solicitor Scheme in Salisbury

Thank you and your team for all of your help and professionalism during this time “Thank you and your team for all of your help and professionalism during this time.” I would like to say a huge thank you “I would like to say a huge thank you for all the work and effort you put into my case. You have altered the way my future may have gone to a positive one. Thank you very much.” Thank you so much for everything “Thank you so much for everything – we really do appreciate all your efforts and with such little time to prepare! It was a good result.” Thank you for the kindness, patience and understanding “Thank you for the kindness, patience and understanding you have shown us over the last few months. “Thank you” is not nearly enough, but we wouldn’t have got through it without your support.” I am most grateful to you “I am most grateful to you for dealing so successfully with my recent summons. If it had not been for your expert handling I am sure I would have been much more severely punished.”  D. Hunt I thank you from the very bottom of our hearts “I thank you from the very bottom of our hearts for all of your efforts, time and support you devoted to my case.” Just to say a heartfelt thank you “Just to say a heartfelt thank you for your professionalism and guidance through my time of need. You were fabulous. Should I find myself in this position again I will certainly contact you.”