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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
"Melissa goes absolutely above and beyond for her clients - she puts the effort into building a relationship with them."
Chambers and Partners 2025
She’s a rare jewel, and she is ferocious in her defence of clients
Chambers and Partners 2024
"She lives and breathes every case and and wants to do the best for all her clients."
Chambers and Partners 2025
She is one of the most hardworking dedicated solicitors I have come across
Chambers and Partners 2024
Shes the epitome of leaving no stone unturned in the best interests of her clients
Chambers and Partners 2024
Melissa Ansah is enthusiastic. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Nothing is too much for her
Chambers and Partners 2024
Melissa is the future, not just of the firm but of the criminal practice generally
Chambers and Partners 2024
Ferocious in her defence
Chambers and Partners 2024
She has an uncanny ability to make cases go away
Chambers and Partners 2024
She genuinely cares
Chambers and Partners 2024
Shes got a brilliant legal brain
Chambers and Partners 2024
Chambers and partners 2023
Chambers and Partners 2022