Going the extra mile for our clients
Kellys Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence practice with a rich history dating back to 1994. Our team of experienced lawyers is committed to providing a thorough and focused service to our clients. We specialise in a range of criminal cases across the spectrum, from the most serious offences to the more minor road traffic offences.
Our People
We are proud to have a team of experts who are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our clients. Our team includes Lydia Dagostino, a highly respected solicitor and director, who has over 25 years of experience in the field. Lydia is a LAPG Criminal Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year 2019 and has been described as "entirely unsung and quite exceptional." Our other solicitors, Hollie Collinge, Jenna Dolan, Jane Cleasby, Mark Loncke, Sophia Dutton, Rosa Potter, and Isabelle Standen, all have extensive experience in defending clients across a broad spectrum of allegations.
Our Services
We offer a flexible service tailored to individual needs, whether you are summonsed or charged, including "out of hours" and remote appointments, which are available on request. We provide an "out of hours" emergency service, if you or someone you know is arrested. Our services include:
- Acting in all areas of criminal defence, including for mentally ill and vulnerable defendants
- Representing people in the police station, the Magistrates Courts, Youth Courts, Crown Courts, and Higher Courts
- Specialising in acting for students and young people, particularly those arrested for public order offences, political protest, and activism
- Specialising in protest cases and activism, including anti-war and arms trade campaigners, animal rights activists, environmentalists, squatters, student activists, and anti-fascist protestors
Our Expertise
We have extensive experience in public order and protest-related work. We have defended numerous anti-war and arms trade campaigners, animal rights activists, environmentalists, squatters, student activists, and anti-fascist protestors. Lydia Dagostino acted for all defendants in a high-profile criminal conspiracy.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know is in need of criminal defence services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to providing a confidential and supportive service and are available to assist you 24/7.
Overall Experience
The reviewers have had varied experiences with the law firm, with some expressing extreme satisfaction and others expressing strong dissatisfaction.
Positive Experiences
The reviewers who had positive experiences praised the firm for their professionalism, transparency, and compassion. They appreciated the good communication, fast response, and knowledgeable legal advocates. The firm's ability to treat clients with care and respect, making them feel like individuals, was particularly highlighted.
Negative Experiences
On the other hand, the reviewers who had negative experiences were extremely critical, accusing the firm of supporting terrorist activities and being incompetent. One reviewer even went as far as to call them "wannabes from the University of Google".
