Supervisor, Director, Solicitor
Qualified: 2008

Laura joined the team at Gomer Williams in 2013 and is a valued member of the Criminal Department.

Laura qualified in 2008 and has nearly a decade of experience under her belt representing some of the most vulnerable clients in relation to a wide variety of criminal matters including some of the most complex of cases.

Laura is very popular amongst clients, she is sympathetic to their needs and circumstances but at the same time is a strong advocate both at the police station and in Court. Laura’s knowledge of the law and approachable personality is such that she is regarded as one of the go to lawyers in her field.

Solicitor
Qualified: 1982

Stephen is an experienced solicitor having qualified in 1982. He specialises in criminal law and has dealt with all types of cases, from the straightforward to complex cases including importation of drugs and a number of murders.

He has been a Duty Solicitor since inception and therefore able to advise at Police Stations and Courts. In addition he has experience in management and client relations and understands the importance of developing the best possible relationships with clients.

Stephen also has experience in conveyancing, probate and child care law.

Solicitor
Qualified: 1975

Peter obtained Solicitor-Advocate status on 26 January 2006 and is authorised to conduct criminal proceedings in the higher courts.

He has worked as a solicitor in several firms in the Carmarthen area; a partner in two and practising as a sole practitioner for a time with a bias towards Criminal Defence Litigation and advocacy.

He has also had some Prosecution experience in prosecuting for the RSPCA and as an agent for the Dyfed-Powys Police Force Prosecuting Solicitors Office before the creation of the Crown Prosecution Service.

Peter was admitted to the Rolls on 15 November 1975.

Solicitor
Qualified: 2000

Hywel was admitted as a Solicitor in 2000 and is a long term qualified Duty Solicitor, dealing with all areas of Criminal Law.

Hywel regularly attends at police stations to provide advice from the outset of investigations and is a well-known advocate at local Magistrates courts representing clients up to and including trial.

Hywel is able to conduct all cases in Welsh.

Trainee Solicitor

Matthew specialises in criminal law and has experience of dealing with high profile cases including murder, fraud, serious assaults, drug cases and serious sexual assaults.

Matthew is a fully accredited police station representative, allowing him to represent client’s detained in custody.

He also works within our Crown Court department, undertaking administrative duties for Crown Court cases and regularly attends the Crown Court with clients and counsel, to help see cases through to completion.

Matthew was born and raised in South Wales. He completed his law degree at Cardiff University in 2012 and subsequently completed the Legal Practitioner’s Course at Swansea University in 2015.

Matt left the legal world in 2015 and was subsequently employed by the Welsh Rugby Union as the Elite Rugby Co-ordinator, dealing with a number of high profile and complex compliance issues.

He joined Gomer Williams in 2018.

Paralegal

Geraint works within our busy family department, mainly dealing with matrimonial and childcare matters. He prides himself on offering a friendly and compassionate service to all our clients.

Geraint is also Police Station Accredited, a qualification that allows him to represent clients who have been taken into custody.

Geraint is currently completing his Legal Practice Course (LPC) on a part-time basis whilst working at Gomer Williams.

Geraint joined Gomer Williams in January 2017 as a paralegal and has since graduated with a first class law and history degree from Swansea University.