Ian Morrell

Ian is an accomplished and fearless practitioner who fights every case with great passion and skill. He is excellent at communicating and building a rapport allowing worried clients to be at ease. 

Covering the full spectrum of criminal offences and undertaking all forms of work, advising pre-charge through to representation in the Magistrates’, Crown and appellate courts, Ian’s attention to detail and assertive advocacy wins the trust of clients, whilst his honest, pragmatic and comprehensive approach regularly leads to repeat instructions.

Ian is frequently instructed to represent clients in court for:​

• Arson;
• Assault, including ABH and GBH;
• Bail applications;
• Burglary;
• Criminal damage;
• Drug offences;
• Fraud and money laundering;
• Motoring offences including: speeding; driving without insurance; penalty points & totting up; driving whilst using a mobile phone; drink driving; careless driving; reckless driving; driving without due care and attention; driving without a license or MOT; and red traffic light offences; 
• Regulatory offences including police; public health; public transport; consumer protection and trading standards; street trading; and licensing.
• Sentence mitigation; 
• Sexual offences; and
• Theft.

Ian offers affordable fixed-fee representation. This fee depends upon the type of charge and whether it will progress as a guilty-plea or a not-guilty plea case where a trial will be necessary and includes:

• Obtaining your instructions;
• Preparation;
• Attendance at court;
• Requesting and considering the evidence in your case;
• Providing advice in relation to plea and likely sentence, including Ancillary Orders;
• Representing the defence case and/or providing assistance in obtaining evidence and mitigating any penalties that the court may impose; and
• Travel and disbursements.

Ian offers a free initial 20 minute telephone consultation, after which he will only charge for the work he undertakes on your behalf. This can be paid for at each stage in order to minimise up front outlay and unexpected costs. 

As Ian recognises that it is often difficult to find spare time during the day, if more convenient for his clients he is willing to meet in the evenings or at the weekend - whether in person, on-line or by telephone.

Ian has a litigation extension so is able to carry out all the functions of a solicitor as well as acting as your barrister.