Karen Halliwell
Karen Halliwell is a qualified immigration solicitor and Law Society accredited supervising senior caseworker. Specialising in all elements of deportation and detention-related issues. Karen regularly advises on highly complex cases and her expertise is recognised by excellent working relationships with solicitors in the criminal field, as well as the Probation Service. · Paragon Law
EnglandImmigration, Deportation & DetentionEnglish, French
About
Qualified immigration solicitor and Law Society‑accredited supervising senior caseworker with experience in immigration law since 2007 (solicitor qualification 2017). Specialises in deportation and detention matters, advising on highly complex cases including the crossover with criminal law and the Probation Service.
Practice areas
ImmigrationDeportation & DetentionImmigration Litigation
Office
Expertise
DeportationImmigration DetentionProtection and Human Rights ClaimsSpouse and Child Applications (in‑country and entry clearance)Judicial Review and Tribunal Appeals (First‑tier, Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal)Bail ApplicationsAdvising Foreign National PrisonersCriminal‑immigration crossover advicePro bono community engagement at immigration removal centres and local NGOs
Education
- The University of Hull - Law alongside French (LLB/Hons) [2000 - 2004]
- The College of Law York - Postgraduate Diploma (LPC) [2004 - 2005]
Admissions
- Solicitor (qualified 2017)
- Accredited under The Law Society's Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme (IAAS) as a Supervising Senior Caseworker
- Member, Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA)
Languages
EnglishFrench