The criminal and prison law practice at Metcalfe, Copeman & Pettefar is 'well organised, experienced, committed and hugely knowledgeable'. The dominant firm for criminal defence in West Norfolk, the firm handles both private and Legal Aid cases. Alison Muir leads the practice from King’s Lynn along with joint heads of police station investigations Nigel Taylor and Lisa Cross, as well as Wisbech-based head of prison law Julie Massen. Muir is 'exceptional, somehow seeming to have in-depth knowledge of every case that the firm deals with'. She is currently representing two clients charged with the wholesale import of cigarettes valued in excess of £700,000.
Testimonials
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‘Well organised, experienced and committed. They are hugely knowledgeable.’
‘Alison Muir is the solicitor's solicitor. Focused, well-organised and excellent all round’
Work highlights
- Representing a client charged with serious sexual offences who had been recalled to prison having already served a life sentence for murder.
- Representing a group of individuals all charged with possession with intent to supply drugs.