Shella Makwana

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Shella Makwana – Leading Criminal Defence Solicitor and Founder of Makwana Solicitors Shella Makwana is a highly respected and recognised name within the legal community, particularly across London’s criminal defence landscape. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1999, Shella has built a formidable reputation for her sharp legal insight, unwavering client advocacy, and strategic approach to complex cases. With over two decades of experience, Shella combines deep legal knowledge with a calm, results-driven style that has earned her the trust of clients and the respect of peers. In 2003, she founded Makwana Solicitors, a specialist criminal defence firm, establishing a practice known for its integrity, professionalism, and client-focused service. Her longstanding career is marked by high-profile cases, robust representation, and a commitment to justice that continues to define her work today.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 169003

  • Based in Stanmore, Middlesex
  • Licensed for 27 years

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Shella Makwana – Leading Criminal Defence Solicitor and Founder of Makwana Solicitors Shella Makwana is a highly respected and recognised name within the legal community, particularly across London’s criminal defence landscape. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1999, Shella has built a formidable reputation for her sharp legal insight, unwavering client advocacy, and strategic approach to complex cases. With over two decades of experience, Shella combines deep legal knowledge with a calm, results-driven style that has earned her the trust of clients and the respect of peers. In 2003, she founded Makwana Solicitors, a specialist criminal defence firm, establishing a practice known for its integrity, professionalism, and client-focused service. Her longstanding career is marked by high-profile cases, robust representation, and a commitment to justice that continues to define her work today.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 169003

  • Based in Stanmore, Middlesex
  • Licensed for 27 years

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  • Makwana Solicitors Limited

    Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

    Until October 2019

  • Makwana Solicitors Limited

    Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

    Until Present

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Devonshire House, 582 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 1JS

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Highly Professional and Reliable

We received outstanding service, excellent communication, and expert advice. Would definitely recommend highly

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Good advise and presentation.

Professional service, good approach and well presented case. Clear communication.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear that Shella provided professional advice, clear communication, and a well-presented case throughout. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

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Excellent team

Excellent experience for the past 15 years , professional , honest and a clear agenda to help clients in the best way they can . Would highly recommend them .

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Thank you for your loyalty and for sharing such a wonderful review of your experience over the past 15 years. We are honored by your continued trust and are delighted that our commitment to professional, honest, and client-focused service has consistently met your expectations. Long-term relationships like yours are the greatest testament to the work we do. Thank you for your high recommendation.

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Jay Khandhar

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Best guidance

I had the Best advice off Shella. No other Solicitor would have done what she done for me. Thank you 🙏

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Thank you for your high praise! We’re thrilled to hear that Sheila provided such exceptional advice and went above and beyond for you. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to her.

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Reassuring and professional

Shella, put us at ease from the beginning, offering a calm, reassuring presence along with clear and helpful guidance. She was available when we needed her, consistently helpful, and communicated with genuine respect and kindness. She seemed to understand how vulnerable we were feeling and handled all of our questions with care and patience. Thank you, Shella - your support made a real difference to us.

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Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear Shella provided clear and supportive guidance, and that her kindness helped you feel reassured throughout.

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My daughter got a fare evasion summons on her 18th birthday having dropped her phone so unable to tap out. We expected a fine but instead it was a threat of prosecution. She's doing A Levels and planning to go to uni in Sept so a prosecution would be devastating. With only 10 days to respond (3 of which were gone before we got the verification letter in the post, time was of the essence. I tried a different firm on Friday morning but by 3pm still had no offer of an appointment. By contrast, I contacted Makwana by whatsapp at 3pm and was talking to a solicitor (Shella) at 6pm (on a Friday) and had a list of docs to compile by Saturday lunchtime. Shella was amazing, clear, plain speaking, really explored all the details of the case, gave an overview of how the system works etc. They submitted a very strong case for us and, thank god, we were issued with a warning by TfL within just a few days of the submission. Shella and Eryk were just amazing throughout and were always responsive which kept the stress at bay through what was a very worrying time. I hope I will never need their services again but if I do, I know exactly where to turn. Thanks so much Shella and Eryk

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Thank you for your detailed review, Jay. We're glad we could help at such short notice and that your daughter’s matter was resolved with a warning. It was important to act quickly given the tight deadlines and the potential consequences for her future studies. We're pleased Shella and Eryk were able to explain the process clearly, respond promptly, and assemble a strong submission that led to a favourable outcome. If you ever need assistance again, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Best wishes to your daughter with her A‑Levels and university plans.

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