Julia Cox

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Core Practice Area: Crime
Call: 2006
Education: LLB (HONS) - University of the West of England (2:1), Bar Vocational Course – University of the West of England (Very Competent)
Memberships: Criminal Bar Association, Western Circuit

Julia joined Chambers as a tenant in September 2009 following completion of a criminal pupillage under the guidance of Jason Beal.

Since then Julia has built up a Criminal practice both prosecuting and defending in the Crown and Magistrates’ Courts. Julia acts on behalf of numerous prosecuting agencies including the Crown Prosecution Service, the Department for Work and Pensions, local Councils and the National Probation Service.

Having focussed her practice on Crime, Julia has gained experience of cases across the spectrum including the Supply of Drugs, Sexual offences, offences of Violence and Dishonesty as well as undertaking Confiscation proceedings.
In addition, Julia also practices Prison Law representing individuals at independent adjudications and Parole Board hearings.

Prior to joining Chambers, Julia worked as a paralegal in a busy solicitors firm for two years. During this time she focused on Clinical Negligence claims.

Notable or reported cases

R v G – Plymouth Crown Court – February 2010: Representing the Defendant at sentence for Possession with Intent to Supply Heroin. The Defendant was stopped entering Dartmoor Prison in possession of heroin which was to be supplied to a prisoner. Following a guilty plea at the first opportunity the Defendant received a Suspended Sentence Order.

R v Parry – Plymouth Crown Court – May 2010: Prosecution for Possession with Intent to Supply Cocaine. Mr Parry was convicted following trial.

Other Interests

Julia enjoys a variety of sports including running and swimming.