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Melissa Ansah

Melissa has worked in criminal law for over 10 years and qualified as a lawyer in 2018. Melissa has a busy practice defending clients accused of a wide range of offences. Melissa is a passionate criminal defence lawyer with a particular interest in representing young and vulnerable clients. Melissa is able to put clients at ease from the very outset. She understands the importance of building a trusting relationship and the importance of continuity, resulting in her regularly representing clients from the Police station interview through to trial. Melissa is respected for her meticulous case preparation and her dedication to secure the best outcome for her clients.

Melissa has been recognised for her work by the established directory Chambers and Partners. She has been recognised as an ‘Associate to watch’ in the 2025 guide.

Outside of work Melissa works closely with Juvenis who offer bespoke support and training enabling young people who are having difficulties at school, at home or in the community

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R v ALW – Canterbury Crown Court – July 2024

Our client was immediately released from custody, along with his co-defendants following a successful application to dismiss.
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R v AM – Woolwich CC – November 2023

Vulnerable client charged with allowing a child to suffer serious physical harm
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R v TT – Inner London Crown Court – May 2023

Due to a comprehensive mitigation bundle a deferred sentence was ordered for a client
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R v JH – April 2023 – Wood Green Crown Court

Client pleaded guilty, on a basis, to his involvement in supplying Class A Drugs, possession of criminal property and possession of a bladed article.
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Youth Defendant – Pre Charge Work – 2022

Lengthy representations pre-charge resulting in an 11 year old youth being diverted away from the Youth Justice System.
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R v JB – Possession of an Offensive Weapon at Bromley Magistrates Court – 2022

The client was charged with being in possession of offensive weapons in a private place.
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