Joanne completed an LLB(Hons) in Business Law at Bournemouth University. She became an Accredited Police Station Representative in 2005, before qualifying as a solicitor in 2007. She became a Duty Solicitor in 2007 and has specialised exclusively in criminal law. She joined Taylor Street in 2010 .
Joanne undertakes all aspects of criminal law. She advises clients at police stations, represents them at the Magistrates’ Court and conducts Crown Court case preparation. She currently devotes most of her time to advocacy in the Magistrates' Court and Youth Court. She regularly conducts summary trials.