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Your Trusted Criminal Law Solicitors in Liverpool
Quinn Melville are a dynamic criminal law firm committed to delivering expert legal representation. Despite significant industry challenges, we have grown into a nationally respected practice with a seven-strong team of solicitors, six of whom hold director positions. Our team includes three Higher Rights of Audience qualified lawyers and four duty solicitors, ensuring comprehensive expertise across all cases. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No: 661285), we maintain rigorous professional standards backed by Travelers Insurance Company Ltd. Our COLP (Gia Melville) and COFA (Nick Melville) oversee operations with transparency and accountability.We actively encourage our partners to bring unique strengths to client representation, evidenced by our national award nominations and client testimonials praising our efficiency and dedication. Our services span serious fraud, extradition law, police station advocacy, and motoring offences, with 24/7 emergency support available. We prioritise accessibility, ensuring all clients receive fair representation through our Liverpool-based office while serving cases nationwide. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our #briefthebest ethos, which drives continuous improvement across our specialist departments.
Services
Motoring Offences
Serious Fraud
Proceeds of Crime Act
Private Client Services
Extradition Law
Police Station Representation
Crown Court Cases
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in criminal law representation.
- Our team includes three Higher Rights of Audience qualified solicitors.
- We provide 24/7 on-call legal support for urgent matters.
- Our firm is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No: 661285).
- We maintain professional indemnity insurance with Travelers Insurance Company Ltd.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
Excellent service
By far the best
Swiftly and fairly
Highly recommending
Sound advice
Services
Serious Fraud
Our Serious Fraud department handles complex financial crime cases with precision and expertise. We represent clients facing allegations of large-scale fraud, money laundering, and regulatory breaches. Our team's deep understanding of financial systems and courtroom strategy ensures robust defence for high-stakes cases.
Extradition Law
Our extradition specialists manage cross-border legal proceedings with meticulous attention to detail. We represent clients facing extradition requests from international jurisdictions, leveraging our knowledge of both UK and foreign legal systems. Our approach combines strategic litigation with diplomatic engagement to protect clients' rights.
Motoring Offences
We defend clients against serious motoring charges including drink driving, dangerous driving, and disqualification cases. Our solicitors combine technical legal knowledge with practical courtroom experience to challenge evidence and negotiate mitigating circumstances effectively.
Police Station Representation
Our 24/7 police station service provides immediate legal assistance during investigations. Qualified duty solicitors attend stations nationwide to protect clients' rights during questioning, ensuring proper procedure and minimising potential charges.
Proceeds of Crime Act
We handle confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act with strategic precision. Our team challenges asset seizures, negotiates realistic benefit calculations, and represents clients in complex financial investigations to protect legitimate assets.
People
Nick Melville
COFA / Senior Partner
Nick Melville leads our fraud department and oversees financial compliance. With over 15 years' experience, he specialises in complex financial crime cases and manages our 24/7 emergency legal services.
Gia Melville
COLP
Gia Melville ensures regulatory compliance across all operations. As Compliance Officer for Legal Practice, she maintains our SRA standards and oversees professional conduct across seven solicitor departments.
Lionel Greig
Solicitor
Lionel Greig provides expert legal advice in police station and Crown Court cases. Clients consistently praise his clear communication and effective representation during complex legal proceedings.
Mark O'Neil
Duty Solicitor
Mark O'Neil offers immediate legal support at police stations. His swift intervention in critical situations has secured fair outcomes for clients facing urgent criminal investigations.
Questions
What areas of law do Quinn Melville Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, including serious fraud, extradition, motoring offences, police station representation, and Crown Court cases.
Are your services available outside Merseyside?
Yes, while based in Liverpool, we handle cases nationwide with our team's extensive legal expertise.
Do you offer emergency legal support?
Yes, our duty solicitors are available 24/7 for urgent matters across all our practice areas.
How is your firm regulated?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under number 661285.
Reviews (2)
Paul Stewart
Jan 07, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value If you want a criminal record then this is the place to go!
Sarah Roberts
Jun 24, 2020
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After trying to find a good solictor for almost 12mths thank god AV found the best Quinn Melville solicitors are by far the best I Carnt thank them enough especially Lionel Greig10/10
