ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Meet the solicitors who put you first.
With over a decade of experience in advising and representing those subject to regulatory investigations, JJW Legal identified the limited options and information resources available to those facing investigation by the DBS.
Our main objective is to become the go-to place to obtain fully informed and expert advice in a friendly, approachable and supporting manner.

MEET JONATHAN WRIGHT
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Having previously spent nearly 10 years in London defending large and complex business crime and fraud cases, Jonathan identified the limited options and information resources available to those facing investigation by the DBS.
JJW Legal was then founded, with the main objective of becoming the go to place for individuals to obtain fully informed and expert advice in a friendly, approachable and supporting manner.
In addition to extensive experience in DBS work, Jonathan has more than 10 years experience in various fields of regulatory law such as Company investigations by the Insolvency Service, Directors Disqualifications, Tax investigations by HM Revenue and Customs, investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority and Trading Standards investigations.
Jonathan is a Former Law Society Council member, a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL) and has been acknowledged by Legal 500 for his reputation as an outstanding lawyer for successfully acting for individuals who find themselves the subject of complex investigations.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
As a management consultant for a number of clients, I have been asked to source specialist assistance as a matter of urgency in a number of situations, including a matters where emotions were running high and the clients felt they were in turmoil. On each occasion my first call was to Jonathan Wright, who was quick to get involved, face to face, and explain complex legal situations and options in a straightforward, calm manner. He has delivered a great service in exceptionally difficult circumstances and quickly wins the trust of clients. I have always received warm thanks for introducing Jonathan from my clients; he is a safe pair of hands and a reassuring presence in a crisis.
Sophie Williams Trusted HR Adviser
Carolyn Mills Solicitor
Anonymous
Before I got into contact with JJW LEGAL I thought my life was ruined; my DBS wasn’t clear. I was so close to dropping out of University, I didn’t know what to do. As soon as I spoke to Jonathan all my worries disappeared, he was knowledgeable, transparent, determined, and just as eager to help me clear my DBS as I was. The next few weeks were anxiety ridden, I couldn’t sleep, eat or take my mind off this DBS and what my future holds. Thankfully Jonathan kept in touch everyday to provide me with updates or to answer any questions I had. He helped gather as many representations as possible and wrote an outstanding report to send back to the police to appeal their disclosures. I’d hoped for only a couple of things to be taken off my DBS, some were better than nothing..but EVERYTHING was. I finally had a clear DBS certificate, all thanks to Jonathan. I literally cried when I received my certification. I can now stay at University and continue to aspire to be a nurse, all thanks to Jonathan at JJW LEGAL. He is brilliant. Thank you for everything.
Anonymous, January 2022
The professionalism of Jonathan is outstanding, I cannot recommend him enough.
I felt completely at ease that I was in the most capable hands possible. He provided both knowledge to move forward with the legal matter that I was involved with, as well as showing compassion and empathy towards the situation I found myself in.
JJW Legal is the best , very professional and within no time they sorted my case with great results. I definitely recommend it to anyone, who has issues with DBS. I give JJW Legal Solicitors five stars review. They are reliable , friendly and again I would use the words “ very professional."
Anonymous, April 2022.
Highly recommend JJWLEGAL for their professionalism and high quality service
Anonymous, July 2022
I recommend clients to use JJWLegal as they are experienced in dealing with DBS issues
Anonymous Client -July 2022
(after successful challenge of Minded to Bar- Both Lists)
Very empathetic, non judgemental and patient. Jonathan was very efficient and explained everything in a way I could understand.
August 2022
Jonathan is incredible and just got the job done. The fact that he gave me a total figure on cost straight away instead of an hourly rate helped immensely. There was never an added surprise bill. Jonathan, I can not thank you enough for your patience and empathy throughout this process and thank you for a job well done.
(successful response to Minded to Bar- both Lists)
August 2022
An excellent and reliable service provided by Mr Jonathan Wright with clear instruction. I am very happy in receiving the positive result.
(Successfully challenging Minded to Bar)
August 2022
Mr Wright is a good competent lawyer. He was able to exercise enough patience to listen to me. This was my first time I had something to do with a lawyer. Mr Wright was able to calm me down and, as a good listener, was able to bring me out of my difficulties. Now I can carry on to live my life as I have wanted. Thank you,
September 2022
(successful appeal to Upper Tribunal- removed from barred List)
JJW Legal has shown empathy at the same time understanding of the situation that my husband was in. Having to think about explaining to DBS through writing is already hard, but JJW Legal has made it easygoing. I felt confident knowing we are in good hands. Also, after reading some comments and feedback about this firm me and my husband didn’t think twice to contact JJW Legal.
October 2022
(successful representations in response to Minded to Bar)
Thank you so much for working so relentlessly for xx. You are clearly someone who cares about people and the result of your hard work is that xx has her life back.
November 2022
(following successful representations to Minded to Bar)
All the way through the process, I have felt listened to and supported. I had a fear to deal with solicitors as it was an unknown to me, but Jonathan was just so kind. Jonathan showed compassion and empathy throughout the process. I really felt he cared and never did I feel he was not invested in me. The fees were incredibly fair for the work that was put in and the payment as a fixed fee bought relief in knowing what the expense would be. Throughout my case friends and colleagues were contacted by JJW Legal and the feedback from them was amazing. They all commented on JJW's professionalism and compassion.
November 2022
(successful representations in response to Minded to Bar)
Jonathan took a keen interest in my case from day one. He articulated clearly what needed to be done and how he would go about clearing my name. He was a keen listener and noted in detail everything I told him and used this information to pen my letters. He never over charged he gave a price and stuck to that.
November 2022
(successfully disputing disclosure on a DBS certificate)
Jonathan Wright was very friendly and informative, he did exactly as he said he would. His instruction was clear and precise with the outcome being positive
December 2022
(successful response to Minded to Bar)
I was in need of urgent advice a few days before Christmas and received excellent help and advice from JJW Legal just when I needed it most.
January 2023
(successfully removed disclosure from DBS certificate)
I'm very satisfied with the service provided. Must say that Jonathan Wright is a highly professional, experienced and understanding solicitor. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who has any issues with the DBS.
January 2023
(successful response to Minded to Bar)
I got a victory over a legal case which chances of success was quite slim. With great joy in my heart, I say a big thank you to JJW LEGAL for this success.
February 2023
(successful response to Minded to Bar)
The case I was involved in was absolutely unique with little hope for victory. But the representation from JJW Legal was unprecedented thus giving me victory. I am grateful and happy. Thank you.
February 2023
(successful representations in response to Minded to Bar)
None of this would have been possible without your hard work. XX and her family wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to you, you were kind, courteous and willing to listen.
March 2023
(successful response to a Minded to Bar)
Jonathan Wright was very professional and caring. He is a professional who knows his job and was heartfelt to discuss and share with great professionalism his range of services. He was there for the client throughout the case.
May 2023
(successful representations in response to Minded to Bar)
I had all the information required to make the right decision, their service was very professional, well experienced and insightful, Jonathan was great and responsive. I will highly recommend the service to everyone.
May 2023
(successful representations in response to Minded to Bar)
Very professional, non judgemental. Very quick to respond and despite tight timescales delivered as promised.
May 2023
(successful representations against inclusion on both barred Lists)
The service was very professional, well experienced and insightful. Jonathan was great and responsive. I will highly recommend the service to everyone.
May 2023
(successful representations against inclusion on both barred Lists)
Would highly recommend this service. Jonathan himself was amazing, reassured me and gave me all the advice to gather all materials to complete my response. As a professional myself, he handled matters delicately and understood my case and spent the time to get to know what happened and this led to a fantastic response which made a successful outcome.
June 2023
(successful representations against inclusion on both barred Lists)
June 2023
(successful representations to Police to prevent disclosure on DBS Certificate)
July 2023
(successful Dispute to DBS challenging disclosure-disclosure removed)
The response to my initial enquiry was swift, with the service, cost and time-scale well set-out, detailed, and straightforward. I found Jonathan to be well-informed and extremely helpful at every stage. The thorough representation he submitted was well documented throughout, and resulted in a successful 'No Action' response from the DBS Minded to Bar case against me.
August 2023
(successful response to Minded to Bar- Children's Barred List)
Thanks for making this a win for me. I’m very much grateful to you.
September 2023
(successful representations against inclusion on both barred Lists)
FAQ
RECENT SUCCESSES
Below is a summary of some of some of our successes:
(Note: JJW Legal has only been operating since 2021; any success prior to this relate to successes achieved by our team when working at other law firms)
April 2025 | DBS barring investigation following referral | Foster Carer - successfully securing No Action Letter to prevent inclusion on barred list |
March 2025 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
March 2025 | Intention to Bar | Successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
March 2025 | DBS Dispute and representations to Independent Monitor | Teacher - successful representations to Independent Monitor resulting in removal of disclosure to produce a clear DBS certificate |
February 2025 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care Assistant/Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
February 2025 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
January 2025 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer/ Mental Health Nurse - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
January 2025 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer/ Care Assistant - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
December 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
December 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer/ Care Assistant - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
December 2024 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Private Hire Taxi Driver - Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
December 2024 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Foster Parent - Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
November 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Sports Coach - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
October 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Senior Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
September 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Senior Care/Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
September 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Support Worker- successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
August 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Doctor- successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
June 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Learning Support Assistant- successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
June 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Physiotherapist- successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
June 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
June 2024 | Dispute to DBS to challenge Disclosure on DBS Certificate | Successful representations- Disclosure removed |
June 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
May 2024 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
May 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care/Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
May 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
May 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
May 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Student Mentor - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
April 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Care Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
April 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Volunteer sports coach - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
April 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care Home Assistant Manager - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
April 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Nursery Room Manager - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
February 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Senior Care Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
February 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Teaching Assistant/ Scout Leader - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
February 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Volunteer sports coach - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
February 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care Home Manager - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
February 2024 | Investigation by Health Care Profession Council (HCPC) | Physiotherapist - successful representations to direct regulator (HCPC) to close investigation |
January 2024 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Social Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
December 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Teacher - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
December 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care/Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
December 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
December 2023 | Intention to Bar Advice and Representation | Health Care Assistant - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
November 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Registered General Nurse - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
October 2023 | Investigation by Social Work England (SWE) | Social Worker - successful representations to direct regulator (SWE) to remove sanctions from social worker and close investigation |
October 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Registered General Nurse - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
October 2023 | Intention to Bar Advice and Representation | Security professional - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
September 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Agency Care Worker - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
August 2023 | Dispute to DBS to challenge Disclosure on DBS Certificate | Successful representations- Disclosure removed |
August 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Church Minister - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
July 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Children's Nursery Owner/Worker - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
July 2023 | Intention to Bar Advice and Representation | Volunteer Youth Worker - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
July 2023 | Dispute to DBS to challenge Disclosure on DBS Certificate | Successful representations- Disclosure removed |
July 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | RAF Staff Cadet (Historical Review) - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
June 2023 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
June 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
June 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Teacher - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
June 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Section Leader- The Scout Association (Historical Review) - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
May 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Health Care Assistant - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
May 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Children's home proprietor - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
May 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
May 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Scout Leader-successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred list |
April 2023 | Intention to Bar- Late Representations | Doctor-successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
March 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Registered Home Manager - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
March 2023 | Appealing Barring Decision to Upper Tribunal | Successfully applied for Permission to appeal Barring decision |
March 2023 | DBS Certificate | Successful representations leading to clear certificate |
February 2023 | Appealing Barring Decision to Upper Tribunal | Social Worker- Successful appeal - name removed from both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
February 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
February 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Mental Health Support Nurse- successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
February 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Mental Health Support Worker- successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
January 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Senior Support Worker - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
January 2023 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
December 2022 | Dispute to DBS to challenge Disclosure on DBS Certificate | Successful representations- Disclosure removed |
November 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
November 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Senior Child Care Practitioner- successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
November 2022 | Dispute to DBS to challenge Disclosure on DBS Certificate | Successful representations- Disclosure removed |
October 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Hospital Worker- successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
August 2022 | Appealing Barring Decision to Upper Tribunal | Support Worker- Successful appeal- name removed from Adults' Barred List |
August 2022 | DBS Referral/ DBS Investigation | Secured No Action Letter |
August 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Child Care Practitioner/Support Worker- successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
July 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | School Assistant - successful representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
July 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care Manager - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
July 2022 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Foster Carer - Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
June 2022 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Registered Nurse - Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
May 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Support worker - successful representations against inclusion on Childrens' Barred List |
April 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Foster Carer/Taxi Driver - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
April 2022 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Taxi driver - Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
March 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care worker - successful representations against inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
February 2022 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Lifeguard/Care worker - successful representations against inclusion on both Children's Barred list and Adults' Barred List |
February 2022 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Foster Carer - Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
January 2022 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Successful representations to Police to ensure clear DBS certificate |
December 2021 | DBS certificate dispute | Successful removal of disclosure from DBS Certificate |
September 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care worker - representations against inclusion on both Barred lists |
September 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Doctor- successfully removed from both Children's Barred List and Vulnerable Adults' Barred List |
August 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care worker in children's home/ Teaching assistant- drinking on duty |
August 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Sports Coach on Children's Barred List (historic offences whilst a child)- successful removal from Children's Barred List |
July 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Children's home worker- succeeded in amending disclosure on DBS certificate |
July 2021 | Intention to Bar Advice and Representation | Care Worker - Intention to Bar-representations against inclusion on Children's Barred List |
June 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care worker- allegations of misconduct (slapping service user) - representations resulted in no inclusion on either Children's or Adult's barred Lists. |
June 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Specialised Children Care worker- successful representations to avoid inclusion on both Children's and Adults' Barred Lists |
May 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care worker - allegation of misuse of service user's funds- successfully avoided inclusion on Adults' Barred List |
April 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Teaching Assistant - allegation of breach of professional boundaries- successfully avoided inclusion on both Children's Barred List and Vulnerable Adults' Barred Lists |
April 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | School Play Supervisor - allegation of breach of professional boundaries- successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List |
April 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Cadet Leader- safeguarding review of historic conduct- successfully avoided inclusion on either Children's Barred List and Adults' Barred List |
April 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Care worker/ Student Nurse- successful avoidance of inclusion on both Children's Barred List and Adults' Barred List following historic Social Services involvement and health issues |
March 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Nursery Owner/Manager- successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List following OFSTED investigation which arose following staff member conviction. |
March 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Scout Leader- historic accusation of breach of professional boundaries- avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List |
March 2021 | Chief Officer Reps- challenging proposed disclosure by Police on DBS Certificate | Health Care Assistant (HCA) within GP surgery- successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List and Vulnerable Adults' Barred List |
Feb 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Teaching Assistant - historic child on child offences- successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List |
Feb 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Child and adult Support Worker- historic allegations-successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List |
Feb 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Nursery Assistant (children) and Care Assistant- (adults)- successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List and Vulnerable Adults' Barred List |
Feb 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Cadet Instructor- safeguarding review- historic child on child sexual activity--successfully avoided inclusion on Children's Barred List |
Jan 2021 | Minded to Bar Advice and Representation | Social Worker/ former Children's home manager- historic allegations - successful representations to avoid inclusion on both Children's Barred List and Adults' Barred List |