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From: JOSEPHINE WARD [josephinewardsolicitor@gmail.com]
Sent: 04 February 2014 07:48
To: Lorraine Cordell
Subject: RE: Simon Cordell

Lorraine

Simon was very clear in what he said on the phone re his meeting with Jemi. I did not misinterpret or
misquote what he said. He also told me I was a bad solicitor and he did make the threat to publicise
how I was dealing with him on Facebook because I clearly heard you tell him "No you are not". My
interpretation of you saying this is that you knew he had gone too far by the threats he had issued.

"All that he wants is to be dealt with in a timely and professional manner" ­ really Lorraine but you
state Simon is not casting aspersions on my professional integrity. Re the timely manner Simon's main
complaint is that his bail was not varied ­ again specific instructions not provided when requested and
Third Party Disclosure. The trial is in June. Both the Third Party Disclosure and section 8 application
would be dealt with at the same time.

I started dealing with Simon when he was 16. I observed Michael when Simon was accused of
committing a robbery in the lifts at Edmonton Green. Simon was wearing a yellow coat and you a
navy and cream ski type coat. A care worker was in the interview with him also. Unis I think so
nothing wrong with my recollection. Identification parades took place. I recall the police sending
him a birthday card shortly after that to mark the occasion of his 17th birthday so he would not require
an appropriate adult.

Simon has been represented by Michael Carroll & Co and me personally always to a high standard.
My track record as a criminal defence solicitor attests to this. In 15 years I have successfully defended
a number of very serious cases. I know how to make correct tactical decisions for clients. I should
not have to defend my reputation to either Simon or you as you both know very well from past
experiences how hard I try for people

I am perfectly within my rights to ask for legal representation to be revoked in this case but because of
the length of time I have known both you and Simon I will suggest to the court a transfer of legal
representation on the ground of breakdown in relationship and the client alleging breakdown in trust
and confidence in solicitor.

I am at HMP Belmarsh this morning I will try to speak to Michael Carroll on the phone so he can
authorise this.

Best of luck to both you and Simon. You have all the case papers already. Anything you do not have
copies of email me in a list. Please confirm details of the solicitor who you wish to transfer the case
over to at your earliest convenience.

Josephine

On Feb 4, 2014 1:41 AM, "Lorraine Cordell" <lorraine32@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

Hi Josey

Simon has asked me to email you and ask if his legal aid is to be revoked can it be transferred to a new
solicitor rather then you revoke it. Simon has asked me to say he has stayed with Michael Carroll & Co since
st
he was 14 years old and feels also that due this case being dealt with emails for the 1 time it has highlighted
some of the problems that have been sent in the emails before, such as things not being put in time as said by
the judge.

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