Kelly's Solicitors

Kellys Solicitors, established in 1994, is a specialist criminal defence practice with a strong reputation built on the ethos of going the extra mile. We are a nationally renowned practice specialising in political and protest-related work, with a team of experienced lawyers committed to providing a thorough and focused service. We robustly defend suspects under arrest in the police station and defendants charged or summonsed in the Magistrates and Crown Courts. Our services extend across the spectrum, from the most serious offences to minor road traffic offences.

Our Services

At Kellys Solicitors, we offer a flexible service tailored to individual needs. We understand that each case is unique, and therefore, we offer personalised services, including "out of hours" and remote appointments available on request. We pride ourselves on our "out of hours" emergency service, ensuring that we are available when our clients need us most.

We act in all areas of criminal defence, including for mentally ill and vulnerable defendants. Our services cover representing people in the police station, Magistrates Courts, Youth Courts, Crown Courts, and Higher Courts. We have extensive experience in acting for students and young people, particularly those arrested for public order offences, political protest, and activism.

Our team of solicitors has expertise in a wide range of criminal defence areas. We regularly instruct experts to assist the defence case and engage barristers from leading London chambers. Our services include:

• Protest Cases and Activism: We have extensive experience in public order and protest-related work. Our solicitors have defended numerous anti-war and arms trade campaigners, animal rights activists, environmentalists, squatters, student activists, and anti-fascist protestors.
• Violent Crime: We have represented clients facing charges of murder, manslaughter, and other violent offences. Our experienced solicitors provide robust defence for our clients, ensuring their rights are protected.
• Internet Crime: Our team is skilled in dealing with internet-related crimes, including fraud, harassment, and cyberstalking. We understand the complexities of these cases and provide expert guidance throughout the defence process.
• Fraud and Theft: We represent clients facing charges of fraud, theft, and other financial crimes. Our solicitors have a proven track record in defending clients against these charges, ensuring their rights are protected.
• Drugs: Our team has extensive experience in defending clients facing charges related to drugs, including possession, supply, and production.
• Driving Offences: We represent clients facing charges of drink-driving, dangerous driving, and other driving offences.
• Sex Offences: We provide representation for clients facing charges of sexual offences, including rape, sexual assault, and possession of illegal pornography.
• Professionals in Trouble: We represent professionals facing criminal charges, ensuring they receive expert defence while protecting their careers.
• Young People: We have extensive experience in representing young people facing criminal charges, providing a supportive and expert defence service.

Our solicitors are members of the Duty Solicitor Scheme and Higher Rights Advocates, ensuring that we are equipped to provide expert defence services for our clients. At Kellys Solicitors, client care is of paramount importance. We understand that facing criminal charges can be a daunting experience, and we aim to provide a supportive and expert service throughout the defence process.