Dexter Bonner is the Deputy Head of Family at National Legal Service in the London Team. He specialises in children law, particularly representing parents and children in care proceedings.
He conducts all of his own advocacy, through to final hearing and has extensive experience of a wide range of cases involving neglect, physical/sexual abuse and non-accidental injury.
Before joining National Legal Service, Dexter managed a Family Department for 9 years and was a Member for 8 of those years. He was responsible for the expansion and success of the department, including training all staff members and designing a new website and marketing materials.
He carries with him into National Legal Service his commitment to ensuring that the very best outcome is achieved for his clients and that they are supported at every stage, throughout stressful proceedings.
Dexter looks forward to helping National Legal Service continue its ambitious project of growth, whilst ensuring that client care is maintained as the highest priority.
Fun Fact
I support Watford FC, play squash and enjoy cooking
Practice areas & years of experience
Care & Family Law
Professional Memberships
Member of the Law Society’s Children Law Panel
Association of Lawyers for Children
Notable Cases
AF v AM [2023] EWFC 153
