Ayelen White is an Associate Barrister within the Private Crime team in our Leighton Buzzard branch. Ayelen read Jurisprudence at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, before going on to complete her academic legal training at BPP.
Ayelen joined Reeds in 2016. She is a highly skilled and dedicated criminal barrister with a broad practice that spans all areas of criminal law. With police station accreditation, Ayelen offers comprehensive legal support, providing seamless representation from the police station through to trials at the Crown Court, ensuring that clients receive continuous and expert guidance throughout their case.
As a hands-on advocate, Ayelen is deeply involved in every aspect of her cases, including proactive work at the investigation stage. She meticulously examines evidential disclosure and conducts detailed preparatory work, often leading to early favourable disposals by the police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). This proactive approach can frequently resolve matters before they proceed to trial, minimizing stress and uncertainty for clients.
Ayelen regularly appears in the Crown, Magistrates and Youth Courts, handling a wide range of criminal offenses, including offences against the person, drug-related crimes, sexual offenses, dishonesty offences and more. She also represents military personnel in Court Martial proceedings, offering expert legal representation in the context of military justice.
Recognised as a very able advocate, Ayelen excels at using her skills to present her clients’ cases in a persuasive and effective manner to a jury or tribunal. Her ability to connect with juries ensures that her clients’ positions are communicated clearly and compellingly, enhancing their chances of a favourable outcome. This skill has earned her a strong reputation for delivering cases with confidence, clarity, and care.
Due to her devotion to client care, Ayelen excels at building a genuine rapport with her clients, particularly those who are vulnerable, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout the legal process. Her approachable and compassionate manner immediately puts clients at ease, creating a supportive environment in what can often be a daunting and stressful experience. This personable approach has made her a trusted advocate, and she is continually sought after for her ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Notable cases include acquittals for serious assaults, supply of Class A drugs, armed robberies, dangerous driving, sexual offences, false imprisonment and threats to kill. In addition, Ayelen secured one of the first acquittals in the importation of childlike sex dolls and she was a Led Junior in a multi Complainant historical sexual offences matter. Ayelen also represents military personnel in Court Martial proceedings both in the UK and abroad; notable cases include the acquittal of soldiers accused of GBH and persuading the prosecution to dismiss a case against her client for affray.
In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Ayelen White charges Level C hourly rates.
Memberships Held by Ayelen White
Member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Recent and notable cases
Successfully persuaded through representations the Prosecution to offer no evidence in a case of Breaching a Non Molestation Order.
Achieved a Suspended Sentence for a client charged with Distributing Indecent Images of Children.
Successfully appealed a sentence for two counts of Breaching a Restraining Order. Sentence was reduced from an immediate custodial sentence of 36 weeks to a sentence of 18 weeks suspended for 12 months.
Sentence in Crown Court for an 18 year old client charged with Causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink.
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Possession of bladed article.
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs.
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and False Imprisonment
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
Led Junior for trial in the Crown Court for numerous counts of Rape and Historical Sexual Offences with four Complainants.
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Dangerous Driving.
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for the importation of a sex doll that was alleged depicted a child. This was one of the first acquittals of this offence.
Not guilty verdict after trial in the Crown Court for Possession with Intent to Supply Class A drugs.
Achieved a suspended sentence for a young client charged with Perverting the Court of Justice.
Not guilty verdict after trial for two counts of Sexual Assault.
Not guilty verdict after successful application that there was No Case to Answer during the trial for s20 Grievous Bodily Harm.
Successfully persuaded through representations the Prosecution to offer no evidence in a case of Affray.
Not guilty verdict after trial at the Magistrates Court for Sexual Assault.
No further action taken in relation to an allegation of Rape.
Not guilty verdict after trial at the Magistrates Court for Non-fatal strangulation of a child.
Not guilty verdict after trial at the Magistrates Court for a 14 year old client facing an allegation of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.
Successfully persuaded a formal warning to be given by TFL to a client in lieu of criminal proceedings for Fare Evasion.
Successfully persuaded a formal warning to be given by TFL to a client in lieu of criminal proceedings for Fare Evasion.
Successfully persuaded a formal warning to be given by TFL to a client in lieu of criminal proceedings for Fare Evasion.
Successfully persuaded SouthEastern Railway to settle the matter out of case and avoiding a prosecution. Settlement figure was reduced from £19,183.30 to £6,250.60 after comprehensive representations.
Testimonials
'Thank you very much, you were fantastic and I was extremely impressed with your prowess in the courtroom and you made me feel like I wasn’t alone during what was a very stressful and emotional experience for me. My Assisting Officer, also commented to me on how impressed he was. I can’t express how grateful I am (and my family), for your advice and support. I shall recommend you, Ayelen and your team to all and sundry for the rest of my days.'
Client
'Thank you , you were incredible in court and you deserve a medal. The best thing was that you were frank with me the whole way through.'
Client
'Thank you and thank for all your hard work with the case, you honestly made us all feel so much better and reassured.'
Client
Ayelen White was brilliant with us from start to finish and just made us feel at ease during an extremely stressful time. Ayelen is a credit to her profession.
Client