Solicitor at Johnson Astills Solicitors
Helen Johnson
Solicitor - Managing Director
SRA ID: 148136
Helen qualified in 1990 and founded Emery Johnson in 1995. She is an experienced Higher Court Advocate, regularly providing representation at the Crown Court. Helen is also regularly instructed in private fee cases.
1 New Walk Place, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6RU
Licensed for 34 years
Practice Areas
Crime/ Criminal Defence
- Crime/ Criminal Defence 97%
- Driving offences 3%
44 Client Reviews
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About Helen Johnson
Helen qualified in 1990 and founded Emery Johnson in 1995. She is an experienced Higher Court Advocate, regularly providing representation at the Crown Court. Helen is also regularly instructed in private fee cases.
Languages Spoken: English
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United Kingdom
Currently Registered
15/11/90
27/08/24
We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor
WORK EXPERIENCE
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Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Johnson Astills Solicitors
?-present
Excellent service from Johnson Astills
Having no previous experience of the legal system, I was extremely shocked and distressed to receive contact from the police regarding an allegation from years in the past. I took the step of contacting Johnson Astills for representation, and this was the best decision I could have made. Lucy-Ann provided clear advice as to how to proceed during the initial interview, and in my subsequent consultation with Helen she provided a clear but realistic outline of the process and potential timelines. Helen guided me through the investigation with great professionalism, and was always available for questions or advice despite her heavy workload. The team communicated well throughout the course of this matter. I am grateful that we were able to achieve the correct outcome, and this is in no small part due to the excellent work of Helen and rest of the Johnson Astills team.
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Johnson
Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 01 June, 2025
This was such a stressful situation for you. I am so pleased that we were able to assist you in navigating an unfamiliar terrain and delighted that the matter resolved in the way it did. We wish you all the best for the future. Helen & the team
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Best I could've asked for
Helen Johnson and her team are incredible. I spoke with her regarding my case and she very elegantly calmed my nerves and explained exactly what it was I was in for - and what I'd be looking at if worse came to worst. Luckily for me, no further action was taken by the police. Her team kept me up to date on the case, were always available for any questions I had and helped me get my items back quickly. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 01 June, 2025
I am pleased I was able to offer you reassurance at a difficult time. We are very pleased with the outcome and wish you ever success in the future. Helen & the team
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Excellence in representation
As someone who had never been involved in the legal system before, facing a Crown Court case was one of the most daunting experiences of my life. I didn’t know what to expect or how to navigate the process—but from the very beginning, Johnson Astills, and in particular my solicitor Helen, provided exactly the support I needed.
Over the course of more than three years, Helen remained consistently professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She took the time to explain each step clearly and honestly, and never once made me feel like I was facing this challenge alone. Her attention to detail, calm approach, and genuine care made all the difference.
What stood out most was how responsive and reassuring she was throughout—always available to answer questions, listen to concerns, and offer sound advice. That kind of support is invaluable in a case like this, especially for someone who’s never been through it before.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Helen and the wider Johnson Astills team, we achieved the best possible outcome: a full acquittal. I will always be grateful for their expertise and guidance.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Johnson Astills to anyone who needs legal representation—especially if, like me, you’re entering unfamiliar territory and need a team you can truly trust.
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 08 May, 2025
Thank you so much for your review. I am pleased to have been able to secure you the outcome that I did and only sorry that the criminal justice system is in such a state that it took so long to achieve it Best wishes to you and your family for the future Helen
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Best solicitor
Had Helen and what a pleasure,,brilliant work done by all , thank u again
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 01 May, 2025
Pleased (and slightly surprised) with the outcome which was definitely right in all the circumstances Good luck with everything moving forward Helen & Olivia
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Best lawyer
Couldn’t of done a better job on the day went above and beyond helping me throughout
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 01 May, 2025
Thank you for your review I am delighted I was eventually able to persuade the Judge to impose the sentence that he did! Best wishes for the future Helen
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Massive thank you to Helen and the team!
My experience was amazing with Johnson Astills everyone was professional and really helped when I needed them the most. They helped keep my nerves down in court and were there every step of the way giving me some great advise. I really recommend anyone who needs a solicitor to go to Johnson Astils. Even after my court date Helen, Olivia and Lucy were great with myself and Helen was fantastic in court getting the best outcome I could have asked for. Thank you all.
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 18 March, 2025
Hi Daisie Thank you for your review. I am so pleased to have been able to represent you in respect of this difficult matter and glad we secured you the outcome that enabled you to move forward with your plans. Good luck for the future. Helen & the team
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Thankfull
Helen gave me my life back after 3.5 years following on from serious charges that were not true.
She didn't shy away from telling me the possibilie outcomes but was professional and hardy in my defence.
Helen is someone that you want on your side when things go wrong and ultimately allowed me to be a father and husband again after a horrible situation.
Her practice and its employees are second to none and i am forever greatfull for her expertise.
I hope never to have need of her services again but would not hesitate to call her in a moment of crisis.
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 07 February, 2025
I am delighted my team and I was able to secure this outcome for you and wish you, your wife, son and daughter every happiness for the future Helen
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Magnificent
Great professional amazing honest straight talkers
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 16 December, 2024
Thank you for your review. It really is appreciated and I am delighted we were able to achieve a positive outcome for you
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Professional and Compassionate
I can absolutely recommend this company and Helen in particular as she advised us through a very difficult time in our lives. They were always quick to reply and well organised. Their work was well researched and delivered in a respectful and competent way. I can advise anyone who needs representing, especially someone who is vulnerable, to be confident that this company respesents fantastic values.
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Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 27 November, 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We were pleased to assist you at what was a difficult time for your family and to achieve an outcome that will allow you all to move forward with your life. kind regards Helen
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False allegations
I was falsely accused of some serious offences where i needed and sort expert advise & legal representation via Johnson astills, who immediately reasured me that they could help and advised me on what to do and what not to do in the meantime and stayed in touch via WhatsApp the whole time regarding any issues and mitigation via the police on my behalf. Also I followed the advice given to me by Johnson astills to a T (even though I wanted to do things my way a little more but was advised not to) and in the end there way and advice proved correct and I was never even charged of any offence and bail coneditions went even better only lasting g 6 months rather than a possible 12... This is because I listened and took onboard the legal advice I was given (Money well spent) and just as Helen told me she expected to go it went exactly that way.. so I can't fault her expertise in this matter at all, she knows what she's talking about and worth every penny spent advise and mitigation wise. I can not praise this law firm enough, Instantly made me feel better about the situation I was caught up in, and equally blessed to have it unfold exactly the way hellen thought it would with it eventually being thrown out by the police.
Lawyer named in this review: Helen Johnson
Helen Johnson from Johnson Astills Solicitors responded to this review on 16 December, 2024
Thank you for your review I am so pleased we were able to secure you a positive outcome and provide you with the professional guidance you needed at what was such a difficult time
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