Criminal Department

Our criminal department is led by Simon Lacey who has a reputation in assisting people at all steps of the criminal process from the initial interview at the Police Station right through to the conclusion of your case at the Magistrates Court or the Crown Court. The firm is also assisted by Fiona Larkin who is a very experienced freelance Criminal Law Solicitor and Police Station Accredited Representative.

Should you require advice or assistance outside of our normal working hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday at the Police Station please ask the Police to contact us via our emergency telephone numbers which the Police currently hold.

We can cover and travel to the following Police Stations:-

• Weymouth & Portland
• Bridport
• Dorchester
• Shaftesbury
• Wareham
• Poole
• Bournemouth

Fixed Fees can be arranged for some Criminal offences. Fees for motoring offences can be found here. Please contact Simon Lacey on 01305 777711 for more information.

Family Department

Our Family Department can advise you upon a range of family law matters including: -

• Divorce
• Separation
• Cohabitation
• Matters relating to children: - Contact/Residence/Change of Name
• Financial Matters (Ancillary Relief):- Including Property/Financial Arrangements and Maintenance
• Domestic Violence
• Injunctions
• Child Care Proceedings

We offer a new Fixed Fee Scheme relating to family matters. Please call to make an appointment. Please contact Cheryl Cole on (01305) 777711 or email her at cheryl.cole@simonlacey.co.uk for more information with regards to our fixed fee scheme.