Kylie Peach
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Family Law:
Children – Public
Children – Private
Crime
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Law, University of Hull, 2011 (2:1)
LPC, University of Law, 2012 (Distinction)
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Inner Temple
North Eastern Circuit
Women Lawyers of Yorkshire
FLBA
CBA
CPS Grade 2 Prosecutor
ABOUT KYLIE
Kylie qualified as a Solicitor-Advocate before transferring to the Bar. With over 10 years’ experience of practising in the Civil, Family and Criminal Courts.
Family Law
Kylie appears in all areas of public and private family law proceedings. She accepts instructions on behalf of Local Authorities, parents, family members and children, appearing in the Family Proceedings Court, County Court and High Court.
Kylie has experience of representing parents in care proceedings including, Finding of Fact Hearings where there have been allegations of sexual abuse, domestic abuse and alcohol and drug misuse. In addition, Kylie is regularly instructed to represent clients in private law disputes involving applications under the Child Arrangements Programme, including change of residence, contact orders, specific issue and prohibited steps.
Kylie has experience representing vulnerable individuals, adults and children, including parties represented by the Official Solicitor.
Kylie has experience conducting her own lengthy hearings and has been led by Queen’s Counsel and Junior Counsel on numerous occasions. Most recently Kylie was led by Miss Naomi Madderson in a 5 week case which involved extremely complex medical evidence and allegations of non-accidental injuries.
Kylie regularly accepts instructions on very short notice and represents clients from the first hearing through to final hearing.
Criminal Law
Kylie accepts instructions for the Prosecution and the Defence, appearing in both the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court. Kylie has experience of a broad range of matters, including cases involving, sexual offences, dishonesty, violence, domestic violence and possession and supply of drugs. Kylie acts from first appearance through to trial and, if required, appeal.
Kylie is known for her down to earth approach and ability to communicate well with both those that she represents and those that instruct her.