Michael Leeman

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Mike is a specialist criminal defence solicitor with over 25 years experience in this field. Mike attended Calday Grange Grammar school on the Wirral and then studied at Sheffield Hallam University followed by the University of Sheffield. Whilst studying for his law degree Mike started working in the criminal department at Bell Lamb & Joynson in the summer of 1994 under the tutelage of George Sale one of the areas most prominent and respected criminal defence solicitors. Mike started a training contract with the firm in 1996 qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. In 2001 Mike became a partner in the firm and subsequently the head of the criminal department. Mike is now the firms managing partner and the firms COLP. BLJ has one of the longest established criminal law departments in the area and are incredibly well respected in this field and are in the top 20% of providers by volume of Legal Aid cases in England and Wales. As head of the department, Mike runs a team of exceptionally talented and dedicated criminal defence solicitors, with over 200 years post qualification experience between them who can provide representation whatever the allegation across our office network in Merseyside and North Cheshire, and regularly on a national basis, 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 168553

  • Based in Liverpool, Merseyside
  • Licensed for 27 years

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Mike is a specialist criminal defence solicitor with over 25 years experience in this field. Mike attended Calday Grange Grammar school on the Wirral and then studied at Sheffield Hallam University followed by the University of Sheffield. Whilst studying for his law degree Mike started working in the criminal department at Bell Lamb & Joynson in the summer of 1994 under the tutelage of George Sale one of the areas most prominent and respected criminal defence solicitors. Mike started a training contract with the firm in 1996 qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. In 2001 Mike became a partner in the firm and subsequently the head of the criminal department. Mike is now the firms managing partner and the firms COLP. BLJ has one of the longest established criminal law departments in the area and are incredibly well respected in this field and are in the top 20% of providers by volume of Legal Aid cases in England and Wales. As head of the department, Mike runs a team of exceptionally talented and dedicated criminal defence solicitors, with over 200 years post qualification experience between them who can provide representation whatever the allegation across our office network in Merseyside and North Cheshire, and regularly on a national basis, 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 168553

  • Based in Liverpool, Merseyside
  • Licensed for 27 years

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  • Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until Present

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  • English

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

39 Walton Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 4ST

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anonymous

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Amazing

From start to finish of my case Mr leeman and mr tickle kept me updated and made sure I understood absolutely everything that lead to a fantastic outcome can’t thank you enough

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Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted that Mr Leeman and Mr Tickle kept you informed throughout and ensured you understood every step, leading to a fantastic outcome. Your feedback is greatly appreciated — it’s wonderful to know you were satisfied with the communication, approachability and documentation. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Excellent

Great service! Marcela was fabulous and a true credit to the firm

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Thank you for your lovely feedback, Stephen. We're delighted to hear Marcela made such a positive impression – she truly is a credit to the team.

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Excellent representation

Mike Leeman and Jim Smith supported me wholeheartedly through my criminal proceedings. They were both very clear in explaining legal jargon and processes, were available and swift in terms of questions and contact, and presented professionally and knowledgeably. Jim was instrumental in securing the best outcome I could have hoped for in court. The fees charges by the firm are extremely reasonable and transparent. Whilst I’m sure they are as competent in all legal fields they cover, I would highly recommending instructing these partners in particular in criminal law. Thank you for your outstanding service and representation.

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Court outcome

After first contact with mike he was very down to the point of what the outcome could be with all possibility's , he got charge downgraded. And was excellent in communication through out whole process , would send emails at 10/11pm and get replies straight away , his attention to detail is fantastic and communication through out the whole process even when passed on to Jeremy still involved with video calls and communication , came out with best result i could possible hope for Brilliant service as well as aftercare communication

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Professional approachable advice

Excellent advice and truly professional. We were guided through a very difficult time and would not hesitate to recommend

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Popped in to the Maghull Branch to see Mr Leeman (who was very highly recommended by a very good friend) but I was most impressed with the lady on reception named Angie. She put my mind completely at ease, listened, took a proper interest in me and made me feel like there was a positive answer for all of my problems. I didn't feel like 'just another punter'. I felt understood and finally appreciated. So I'll go back there again now with any legal matters, because if the receptionist is that good (and Mr Leeman is a real winner too) then they can have all of my business.

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Hi Stephen, we appreciate you taking the time to leave this review, we greatly appreciate it. We will be sure to pass your kind words across and we are pleased to have helped. Take care.

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