Meet The Team

Jim Murray LLB (Hons) – founder and senior partner.

Jim is senior partner and founder of James Murray Solicitors.
He is a specialist in criminal law and holds the Higher Courts Qualification for Advocacy, which means in addition to the Magistrates Courts, he can also represent clients in the Crown Court.
Jim has a reputation for meticulous preparation of his cases and is a well known figure in the courts.

To contact Jim please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail jmurray@jamesmurraylaw.com

Paul Fletcher LLB (Hons) – Managing Partner

Paul Fletcher heads up the crime department and qualified as a solicitor in 1998. See Paul talking about his work.
A graduate of both Northumbria and Liverpool John Moores Universities, he joined James Murray Solicitors in 1995.
Paul holds the Higher Rights Qualification for solicitors and can therefore also represent clients in all Criminal courts.
He is also qualified as a Duty Solicitor for Liverpool police stations and courts and is an elected member of the Regional Duty Solicitor Committee.
He has been involved in several high profile court actions during his career and is also a senior lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, where he teaches Crime and Advanced Criminal Studies.

To contact Paul please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail pfletcher@jamesmurraylaw.com

Mark Ellis LLB (Hons) – Partner

Mark Ellis qualified as a solicitor in 1992 after obtaining a degree from the University of Central Lancashire, Preston. See Mark talking about his work on motoring offences and the services we offer.

He holds the Higher Courts Qualification for Advocacy in Criminal Courts and is a Duty Solicitor for the South Sefton area.

Mark joined the firm in 2000 and his exceptional ability helped him rise to partner level in 2004.

He has scores of successful court outcomes, including matters such as serious drugs, assault and theft-related offences.

He also specialises in motoring and driving offences and is a regular contributor to CityTalk radio where he advises and assists the people of Merseyside with their legal queries.

To contact Mark please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail mellis@jamesmurraylaw.com

Steve Charters LLB (hons), solicitor

To contact Steve please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail scharters@jamesmurraylaw.com

Steve qualified as a lawyer in 2004 having completed his degree at Liverpool John Moores University.
He is an experienced duty solicitor and has worked on several high profile criminal trials including serious drugs cases.

Mel Tomlinson BA (hons), solicitor

To contact Mel please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail crime@jamesmurraylaw.com

Mel joined the firm in 2005 having previously worked at Morecrofts Solicitors in Crosby.
She is a duty solicitor in South Sefton and has vast experience of dealing with a variety of criminal cases, including drugs and sexual offences matters.

Peter Williams BA (hons), solicitor

To contact Peter please call 0151 207 9910

or e-mail pwilliams@jamesmurraylaw.com

A graduate of Warwick University, Peter joined the firm in 2003 and qualified as a solicitor in 2005.
He is a duty solicitor with extensive experience in criminal cases, but is also a specialist in family law, especially cases involving children.

Chris MacMaster BA (hons), solicitor

To contact Chris please call 0151 207 9910

or e-mail cmacmaster@jamesmurraylaw.com

Chris qualified as a lawyer two years ago having graduated from Bangor University.
He is a duty solicitor and has experience of all types of criminal cases, including serious offences such as murder and drugs.

Ian McArdle LLB (hons), solicitor

To contact Ian please call 0151 207 9910

or e-mail imcardle@jamesmurraylaw.com

A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, Ian joined the firm in 2007.
He works in criminal cases and regularly attends court but also has extensive experience in prison law such as Parole Board Hearings and family proceedings.

Tracy Reynolds, legal executive

To contact Tracy please call 0151 207 9910

or e-mail treynolds@jamesmurraylaw.com

Tracy has over 15 years experience in dealing with criminal matters. She regularly deals with drugs conspiracies and other serious criminal matters.
Tracy enjoys working in criminal litigation, and regularly works closely with experienced Counsel in the preparation of complex cases. Tracy is someone who has great skill in paying attention to detail and is meticulous in her preparation.

Emma Lineton LLB (Hons), Solicitor

A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, Emma joined the firm in 2007. Emma has extensive experience dealing with a variety of criminal cases ranging from prosecutions under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 to prosecutions for serious sexual and violent offences. In addition, Emma also practices in motoring law, police actions and prison law matters

To contact Emma please 0151 207 9910

or e-mail elineton@jamesmurraylaw.com

Joanne Fazakerley LLB (hons), paralegal

A graduate of Liverpool John Moores University, Joanne joined the firm in 2007.  She became an accredited Police Station Representative in 2008.
She works in the Criminal Department and undertakes case preparation and regularly attends the police station and assists at court.  Joanne also undertakes prison law work such as recall and adjudication matters.

To contact Joanne please call 0151 207 9910

or e-mail jfazakerley@jamesmurraylaw.com

Dave Brown, legal executive

Dave joined the firm in 2003 and became an accredited Police Station Representative in 2004.  He is the Chairman of the Liverpool Branch of the Institute of Legal Executives.  Dave deals with all aspects of criminal law and has recently worked on several high profile cases involving murder, manslaughter, drugs and fraud.

To contact Dave please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail dbrown@jamesmurraylaw.com

Steven Stubbs, paralegal Steven has worked in criminal practice for over 10 years and joined the firm in 2006.  He became an accredited Police Station Representative in 2007.  He deals with all aspects of criminal matters from motoring to murder.  Steven enjoys the variation to his role and the fact that no two cases are the same.

To contact Steven please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail crime@jamesmurraylaw.com

Matthew O’Neill LLB (hons), paralegal

Matt is a graduate of of Liverpool John Moores University and following his degree, he studied the Legal Practice Course at the same institution.  Matt joined the firm in 2009.  Matt specialises in criminal matters and is involved will aspects of case preparation.

To contact Matt please call 0151 933 3333

or e-mail mo’neill@jamesmurraylaw.com

Danelle Foley LLB (hons), paralegal

Danelle attained her law degree and Legal Practice Course qualification from Liverpool John Moore’s University.  Whilst at university, Danelle chose options related to criminal law and was delighted to be offered a position at the firm in early 2010.  Danelle currently assists with case preparation with respect to a wide range of criminal cases.

To contact Danelle please call 0151 207 9910

or e-mail dfoley@jamesmurraylaw.com