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Fariha Nosheen

Fariha joined Hodge Jones & Allen in October 2026 as a paralegal in the firm’s Crime and Extradition Department.

Fariha is an experienced criminal defence paralegal and accredited police station representative. She regularly advises and represents clients at police stations in relation to a wide range of criminal investigations, including serious violence, drugs, firearms and dishonesty offences.

She is also involved in the conduct of criminal proceedings before the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court, with experience progressing serious and complex cases from charge through to trial and sentence. She also has experience in extradition proceedings and has assisted with cases before the Court of Appeal.

Prior to joining Hodge Jones & Allen, Fariha worked at specialist criminal defence firms and within the Financial Conduct Authority’s Criminal Disclosure Unit, gaining experience in criminal litigation, evidence review and disclosure.

Fariha was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2022 and is currently undertaking a Master of Studies in Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at the University of Cambridge.

Memberships

  • Women in Criminal Law
  • The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn

Career

  • Paralegal, Hodge Jones & Allen, October 2026 – Present
  • Paralegal, Lewis Nedas Law, January 2026 – September 2026
  • Paralegal, ABV Solicitors, February 2025 – December 2025
  • Disclosure Review Paralegal, Financial Conduct Authority, October 2024 – January 2025
  • Criminal Defence Paralegal, Bullivant Law, July 2022 – September 2024
  • Office Assistant, Doughty Street Chambers, June 2021 – June 2022

Education & Qualifications

  • Master of Studies in Applied Criminology, Penology and Management, University of Cambridge (ongoing)
  • Accredited Police Station Representative (2026)
  • Called to the Bar of England and Wales (2022)
  • LLM Bar Vocational Studies, specialising in Advanced Criminal Practice, City, University of London (2022)
  • LLB (Hons) Law, University of Westminster (2020)

Languages

  • Bangla
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
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