Yvonne Garside
Senior Crown Court Litigator
Yvonne joined Burton Copeland in 2013 with over 25 years experience in Criminal Law, primarily preparing high profile cases including murders & serious fraud.
Notable Cases
R-v-H Represented male defendant originally charged with 7 Attempted Murders. Acquitted on all matters after Trial.
R-v-D Represented female asylum seeker charged with Murder of her husband. Successfully argued Learned Helplessness (Battered Wives Syndrome) and negotiated acceptable plea to Manslaughter.
R-v- B Represented female defendant in relation to large scale Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs within a wide ranging Legal High distribution network. Acquitted of all matters after lengthy Trial.
R-v- S Represented female defendant in relation to Murder. Successfully argued Learned Helplessness (Battered Wives Syndrome) and negotiated acceptable plea to Manslaughter.
Yvonne Garside: Testimonials
I was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and sent for trial to Manchester crown court. I chose Burtoncopeland solicitors to represent me on recommendation and their firm’s profile. I selected Yvonne to represent me. Yvonne was my light during a dark period of my life. She gave me hope, strength and laughter making the whole court ordeal a much easier journey. Being a professional and being unfairly charged for perverting the court of justice came as a huge shock to myself and took up a year and a half of my life, emotions and thoughts. Yvonne thankfully was my star who enriched me with her bright vibes and positive spirits and helped me in the most wonderful and genuine of ways. She became not just my solicitor but a dear friend. Yvonne aided me all the way and supported me during the roller coaster process. Thankfully, all charges had been dropped. All thanks to Yvonne and her wonderful work. Thank you Yvonne for keeping my spirits high during a low period. I would recommend Yvonne to everyone for her energy, her compassion, her sincerity and profound knowledge in her field. Her attitude to her work is phenomenal. Her empathy is outstanding. I for one am eternally grateful to Yvonne for going above and beyond for me and my family and would highly recommend her.
Manchester
Yvonne Garside represented a member of our family recently. She was at all times caring, warm and approachable regardless of the day or time. A consummate professional, tenacious, informed and effective, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her most highly.