Motoring Offences and Criminal Law

Advising you on all types of offences from road traffic incidents to homicide and other serious crimes

Motoring Offences and Criminal Law

If you or your family are contact or questioned by the police or other prosecution authorities, it is important that you are represented by an experienced lawyer, who is able and willing to attend a police station with you at any hour. We can advise you on all types of offences from road traffic incidents to homicide and other serious crimes.

As well as fighting for your rights we will manage the necessary procedures and explain what is happening and why. If you are required to attend court we can give you access to an experienced barrister to represent you. Our expert criminal lawyers have an extensive depth and breath of experience you need. If you are seeking a criminal or motoring lawyer in Somerset contact us on 01278 664060.

Meet some of our Criminal Law Team

David Chapman

Solicitor

David studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at Cambridge, which gave him the opportunity to visit Iceland and to appear on University Challenge. He switched to law after graduation and trained in London. His subsequent career has included 10 years in Salisbury. He moved to Minehead in 2014 and joined AmicusLaw in 2018. David undertakes both conveyancing and criminal law. His criminal work has included court-martial appearances in the UK and Germany. David's interests include the church and he enjoys the Exmoor countryside.

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Sally Donaldson

Solicitor

Sally joined Amicus Law in 2016 and is head of the Crime Department. She is a duty solicitor with 20 years’ experience of criminal law work at all levels. Sally regularly advises clients at the police station, represents in the Magistrates’ Courts and has Higher Rights of Audience allowing her to represent clients in the Crown Court. She travels between offices allowing her to see clients in Bridgwater, Wellington, Yeovil, Exeter and Minehead. Sally has worked in Yorkshire and Bristol prior to moving to Somerset and has expertise in all areas of criminal law work.

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Sarah Adlam

Assistant to the Crime Department

Sarah Adlam joined the firm in March 2016 and is the assistant to the Crime Department. She is a friendly and outgoing member of the team, and clients find her to be warm and approachable.
Outside of work, Sarah is an avid gardener and aspiring artist, and enjoys looking after her mischievous Jack Russell, Dudley. Sarah enjoys socialising with her friends, spectating the rugby, both the national and local teams.

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