Belinda chooses to focus solely on private clients
For individuals and corporate clients
Belinda Knight studied law at Aberystwyth Law School where she was the top female student and recipient of the Calcott Pryce Prize, before qualifying as a lawyer in 1995.
Belinda then worked as a solicitor for a variety of national and regional law firms based in various locations. During this time, she gained considerable experience nationally as a solicitor in over seventy different magistrates’ courts and fifty police stations.
In 2007, Belinda set up her own Criminal Law Defence practice as a criminal defence advocate in Reading, Berkshire. This fulfilled her passion for providing boutique, expert criminal legal advice, and representation to clients in the Thames Valley area, although she now also works nationally.
Belinda’s office is still at Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3EU, where she can meet clients as needed, as well as remotely to suit individual requirements.
Belinda has been selected as a criminal law defence practitioner from England to attend The Academy of European Law. To participate in discussions and teaching:
Belinda has also been invited overseas using her human rights experience to teach others: –
In recognition of her work as a Trustee for the charity DrugFam, Belinda joined the team from the charity meeting the Prime Minister, Theresa May, at 10 Downing Street, London.
The charity was a recipient of The Queen’s Award for voluntary service, from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Belinda has been recognised for her legal ability as a sole practitioner and Criminal Law Defence Lawyer in Thames Valley and was the first recipient of The Edward Pilling Prize, at The Legal Excellence Awards.
For her ability as a Criminal Law Defence Lawyer, Belinda was shortlisted for the Legal Heroes award by the President of The Law Society of England and Wales – See photo below.
Developing her criminal law knowledge and practice has involved Belinda attending national and international conferences with other lawyers at Oxford University and the Global Law Convocation at Cambridge University.
Belinda has been invited to be the main speaker on International Women’s Day at the Lansdowne Club, London. Belinda has also been invited to appear and speak on BBC television and has spoken on BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Berkshire.
In 2026 Belinda was invited to lecture to barristers on the Practice Management course, at the Inner Temple, London (a professional association for barristers and judges). Feedback was that talk gave “valuable information and advice.”
Currently, Belinda also sits judicially
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I cannot recommend Belinda highly enough. From our first meeting, Belinda put us at ease with her professional manner and clear explanations. Throughout the time working with her, see responded promptly and with clarity on all the areas concerned. Thank you for an excellent work.
4.8 STAR RATED
Thank you Belinda Knight for defending our case in Crown Court and obtaining a positive outcome in an extremely stressful case. I would highly recommend,both experienced and professional, and strong presence in court exactly what you need. This review is being is being added by Jade Rea - I would like to thank Belinda Knight profusely for her excellent work on our case. When I saw her in court, I was extremely happy with her representing us , and won a positive result for my family. Thank Belinda Knight
Belinda comes highly recommended. She is very professional, highly competent and at all times focused on providing the best support for her client. She is a great listener, provides very sound advice and explains legal issues with pinpoint clarity. She's also very human and clearly cares greatly about delivering best possible outcomes for her clients.
The most professional solitor in the Reading area.Belinda's professionalism goes beyond bounderies. strongly recommend their services.
Belinda was very informative and direct. Covered all the bases and explained every outcome. Highly recommended
Belinda is in the process of supporting my whole family in a ongoing court case therefore I am unable to disclose much details. Her support and dedication to our family and their case throughout has been excellent. We live in Plymouth, 4 hours away and yet still choose Belinda over every other solicitor. She fierce and thorough and her knowledge is simply outstanding. Belinda stands up for her defendents, always being honest of potential outcomes yet putting others at ease. I have no doubt in leaving 5 stars for Belinda and her amazing work.
I was very worried about my case …. Belinda was amazing I would recommend her to everyone …. She really did work some magic …. Thank you very much Belinda ( she has been representing me for years never let me down she’s #1)
Amazing service.. Highly recommended
I’ve been a client since 2012 can’t rate Belinda enough for all her hard work , she’s a five star solicitor goes above and beyond for all her clients and takes no nonsense from anyone 😉 I’m really pleased with the outcome of my resent case 😁 five stars all around 🌟 ! Well done Belinda 👏🏼
I could not recommend Belinda Knight enough. With as little as a weeks notice she came onboard to help my daughter that has learning difficulties, Belinda was ontop of everything and was very kind and patient with my daughter which made her feel at ease and she went above and beyond to also seek extra support for my daughter.
Very helpful dedicated lady. Highly recommended.