Victoria Frampton

Areas of Expertise:

• Criminal Defence  

Education and Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor in January 2022
• Trainee Solicitor from July 2020 - December 2021
• Accredited Police Station Representative since April 2021
• Masters in Law, University of Law, Manchester: 2019 - 2020
• Legal Practice Course, University of Law, Manchester: 2018 - 2020
• Degree in Law LLB, University of Lancaster: 2014 - 2017
   

About

Victoria joined the HCB Team in June 2018 and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2022. She is also an Accredited Police Station Representative since April 2021 and Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor since October 2024.

Victoria has experience in giving advice to and representing clients who have found themselves in the unfortunate position of being arrested, taken to a police station, invited in for a voluntary police interview and/or are facing prosecution either in the Magistrates Court or Crown Court. She has handled a broad range of criminal offences including serious sexual offences, indecent images, drugs conspiracies and violent crime. She represents both Adult and Youth defendants in the police stations and Magistrates/Crown Court.

Notable Cases
R v G, Liverpool Crown Court, September 2023 
Sexual Assault x3, Assault
Result: Crown offered no evidence 

R v A, Liverpool Crown Court, February 2024
Council Tax Fraud 
Result: Crown offered no evidence

R v N, Warrington Magistrates Court, March 2024
Harassment 
Result: Acquitted after Trial 

R v M, Bolton Crown Court, May 2024 
Possession of indecent images 
Result: Community Order 

R v R, Warrington Magistrates Court, June 2024 
Assault Emergency Worker
Result: Acquitted after Trial 

R v Z, Manchester Crown Court, January 2025 
Appeal Against Sentence 
Result: Appeal allowed – 6 month imprisonment reduced to a 12 month Community Order 

R v C (Youth), February 2025 
Possession of Indecent Images
Result: Referral Order and successfully opposed the imposition of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order 

R v S, Manchester Crown Court, May 2025 
Possession of Imitation Firearm
Result: Community Order 

R v T, Liverpool Crown Court, August 2025
Possession of Counterfeit Notes
Result: Suspended Sentence Order 

R v L, Warrington Magistrates Court, September 2025 
Non-fatal Strangulation and Assault by beating 
Result: Successfully opposed Res Gestae Application and the Crown offered no evidence 

Testimonies
“I found myself in a situation nobody wants to be in. I used Victoria from HCB solicitors to handle my case. I didn’t want to feel like a number on a caseload. I wanted to be listened to, supported and have someone that actually cares for me and my case. I needed someone empathetic, and that’s certainly what I got! Victoria was literally amazing from start to finish and I got the verdict I deserved - NOT GUILTY! the entire team and HCB are just friendly and approachable. Thank you”

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Victoria on a case, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Throughout the process, she was incredibly supportive and professional. I was worried about the outcome of the case, but Victoria’s positive attitude helped ease my concerns. Fortunately, I got good outcome on a case which was a big relief for myself. Victoria always kept me informed and reassured me at every step, which made a challenging experience much more manageable.
I highly recommend her services!”

“I was recently represented by Victoria Frampton for a voluntary police interview and could not recommend her enough. I was incredibly shaken up by the entire experience having never been in trouble with the police before and working within the legal system myself. Victoria made me feel completely at ease in a very distressing situation and most importantly she listened to me in a situation where I felt I had already been judged. I honestly couldn't have done the interview without her and a few hours later I received a call from Victoria to advise there was no further action being taken and she had also advocated for with an unreasonable condition from the officer afterwards. I would highly recommend Victoria to anyone finding themselves in such a situation. Thank you so much!!!”