Helen Kelsall

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Helen joined JMW Solicitors in September 2019. She is a Senior Associate within JMW’s Business Crime and Regulation Team.

Motoring Offences

Since joining the firm, Helen has concentrated on her passion for defending motorists and developed a track record of success within the Motoring Team. She deals with a complete range of motoring offences and has extensive experience in drug/drink driving; dangerous/careless driving; driving whilst disqualified; speeding offences, and failing to give information offences. She represents clients all over the UK across a variety of courts.   

Helen’s experience and approach with clients has led her to become instructed by numerous high profile clients including professional footballers, specialist medical professionals and high-net worth corporations. She regularly acts for clients in exceptional hardship applications and keeping people on the road.

General Criminal Defence

Helen has considerable knowledge and experience in handling complex and serious cases with particular focus on cases concerning Serious Crime, Financial Crime and Fraud. She has experience in a wide range of offences including:

  • Fraud and dishonesty, including Money Laundering, Fraud by False Representation and Theft
  • Conspiracy to Supply Class A/Class B drugs
  • Perverting the Course of Justice
  • Conveying Articles into Prison
  • Proceeds of Crime Act applications
  • Historic sexual offences
  • Malicious Communications
  • Causing Death by Dangerous Driving/Careless Driving

Prior to working at JMW, Helen previously worked for a nationally recognised firm in criminal and regulatory matters. She graduated from University of Nottingham with BA (Hons) in History before gaining distinctions in GDL and LPC at the University of Law, Manchester. She is also a qualified Police Station Representative providing advice to clients if required. Helen is currently a member of Fraud Lawyers Association, Women in Criminal Law and JMW’s CSR Charity Committee.

What her clients say

“From the first phone conversation I had with Helen when I was released from custody on 6th September until the hearing yesterday Helen has been the ultimate professional, always making herself available to speak, responding to all my emails with speed, not only has Helen given me sound advice throughout but she has also displayed an empathy for my situation and put my mind at ease numerous times.

The outcome was that I received a 12 month driving ban, I believe this was the absolute minimum I could have expected, but the fine handed down was wiped immediately by the court, I felt that if the Magistrate had been in a position to reduce or even drop the ban they would have, this was all down to Helen's performance in court, she put forward my case with the upmost professionalism, ensuring that the magistrates actually read the character references I had provided, this I'm sure made all the difference.

I would not hesitate to recommend your company, or Helen to anyone unfortunate enough to fall foul of the law in similar circumstances.”

“I contacted JMW solicitors 2 days before a court hearing where I was potentially faced with a fine of up to £1000 and 6 points on my licence.

They acted professionally and promptly. Helen Kelsall represented me on the day of the hearing which was held in Birmingham, approximately 100 miles away from their offices.

Helen managed to source some legislation (loop hole to the lay person) and saved me from the worst possible outcome. She confidently argued my case according to law and statute and succeeded in an excellent outcome that I was more than pleased with. No points on my licence and a nominal fine of £100.

I would highly recommend JMW solicitors, in particular for any motor offences.”

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