Career and Experience
John has been a Partner since 1982 and holds an excellent reputation within the legal community in the South West with his experience in criminal law.
With specialisms in this area of law, John represents clients at police stations, magistrates court, crown courts and courts martial, covering the whole range of criminal offences.
He is highly experienced in advising and representing individuals and companies in relation to Road Traffic and Regulatory offences.
John has rights of audience in the Higher Criminal Courts and is a qualified Duty Solicitor.
What they say about John:
• “Can’t thank you enough for your support on the day of the interview, I know I was a bit of a wreck on that day. Again thank you, and I will be recommending your services to others for sure.”
• “Mr Haythorn was most reassuring and supportive throughout what was a very traumatic evening for me and my family, it was a relief to have a professional with me.”
- “John Haythorn always responded promptly and I felt I was in good hands”
Meet the Rest of the Team

Tracey Baker
Partner and Solicitor, Crime department

John Haythorn
Partner and Solicitor , Crime department

Rebecca Wood
Partner, Solicitor Advocate and Head of the Criminal Department., Crime department

Paul Brookman
Solicitor in the Criminal Department, Crime department

Lucie Jones
Trainee Solicitor, Crime department

Jan Santillo
Legal Assistant/Office Manager, Crime department
Conveyancing client
"As a family we found the service provided to us was delivered with ’empathy’ and was in fact ‘outstanding’, we would most certainly recommend Woollcombe Yonge to friends.”