Jessica was called to the Bar in 2007 and has worked exclusively in criminal defence for 15 years. She joined Stokoe Partnership in 2016, having spent 8 years on her feet as an advocate in the criminal courts.
As an advocate, Jessica acted as junior counsel in serious cases concerning murder, complex fraud, and slavery. She now litigates on behalf of clients facing serious and complex matters.
Jessica is also qualified to represent clients in the police station and provides advice in the early stages of an investigation.
28 Jan 2026
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the criminal court backlog, in Global Legal Insights
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the decision to make four former Nightingale Court buildings permanent, a move intended to address mounting concerns around court capacity and resourcing across the criminal justice system. Jessica’s comments were […]
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28 Jan 2026
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the criminal court backlog, in Global Legal Insights
02 Jan 2026
Barrister Jessica Sobey examines criminal liability for online speech, in Solicitors Journal
Barrister Jessica Sobey considers the recent sentencing of former professional footballer Joey Barton and what it reveals about how the courts are currently drawing the boundary between protected freedom of expression and criminal online speech. […]
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02 Jan 2026
Barrister Jessica Sobey examines criminal liability for online speech, in Solicitors Journal
31 Jan 2025
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on encrypted devices and digital evidence in CSO Online
Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on how law enforcement agencies gain access to encrypted devices, the legal challenges surrounding the gathering of digital evidence and recent developments in EncroChat evidence. Jessica’s comments were published in CSO […]
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