Providing legal advice and representation before the Irish courts.
Practising in Criminal Law, Family Law, and General Common Law, with experience in matters including Judicial Review and Children's Law.
Why Instruct Me
My practice is guided by the following principles
A commitment to clarity, diligence, and professional excellence underpins all advisory and advocacy work.
Clear and practical advice
Legal issues are explained in plain and accessible language to assist clients and solicitors in understanding the issues arising.
Broad practice experience
Practising in Criminal Law, Family Law, and General Common Law, with involvement in a range of matters before the Irish courts.
Professional representation
Representation is provided with care and diligence, in accordance with professional obligations and court procedures.
Areas of Practice
Comprehensive Legal Representation
Criminal Law
Practising in Criminal Law proceedings before the District Court, Circuit Court, and Central Criminal Court.
Experience
Representative Matters
Examples of the work undertaken across various practice areas
Judicial Review Proceedings
Judicial Review proceedings concerning decisions of public bodies
Family Law Matters
Family Law proceedings relating to child custody and access
Criminal Defence
Criminal defence matters, including proceedings before the Central Criminal Court
Children's Law Matters
Legal matters concerning children, including child protection and welfare
All matters are handled with strict confidentiality. The above examples are anonymised and illustrative.
Recent Honour
FLAC Golden Pin Award
Celebrating exceptional commitment to public service and access to justice.
Peter Paul Hughes Receives FLAC Golden Pin Award
Awarded by Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) in recognition of voluntary service and contribution to access to justice.
- Outstanding pro-bono legal assistance
- Long-term commitment to access to justice
- Supporting vulnerable individuals who cannot afford legal advice
- Reserved for exceptional contributions
- Widely respected across the Bar of Ireland
- Symbolises integrity and service
The FLAC Golden Pin marks a lawyer who has genuinely served the public good, beyond paid work. Past recipients include senior judges, barristers, solicitors, and legal reformers.
"Inunfortunatecircumstancesoverthelastfewmonthsmysonrequiredlegalrepresentationinrelationtoseriouscharges.PeterPaulHugheswasinstructedthroughoursolicitor.Hisprofessionalapproachandclearcommunicationthroughouttheprocessweregreatlyappreciated.Wefeltinformedatallstages,andhisavailabilitytoaddressconcernswasreassuring.Ourfamilyisgratefulforhisassistance."
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about my practice and services
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Strict Confidentiality
All consultations and communications are privileged and strictly confidential.