Welcome to Kelcey and Hall
Top Bristol Solicitors with national reputation
We are a friendly, approachable firm of Solicitors based in Bristol, with a national reputation. We offer a comprehensive, client-focused service specialising in Criminal Defence, Family and Relationships, Wills, Motoring Offences, and representation at Tribunals and Inquests. Our unwavering commitment to protecting our clients’ interests has made us one of the top legal firms in Bristol and the South West.
Committed to quality
Kelcey & Hall is widely recognised as one of Bristol’s leading solicitors for its professional reputation, experience, expertise and excellent legal advice. We are rated in the prestigious Legal 500.
In 2018 Kelcey & Hall have again been awarded the Bristol Firm of the Year (under 15 partners) by the Bristol Law Society. In 2015 and 2016 they were voted the ‘Best Criminal Law Firm of the year – South West’ in the Acquisition International 2016 Legal Awards. In 2012 Gillian Hall, who heads our Family Law practice, was awarded the Bristol Law Society’s ‘Solicitor Advocate Award’ and Ian Kelcey, who specialises in Criminal Defence, their ‘Outstanding Achievement Award’. In 2022 voted in top 250 criminal law firms in England and Wales.
Over 30 years of experience
For more than 30 years a combination of our professional skill and legal expertise, tenacity and the support of a loyal client base, have seen the firm grow in both reputation and size. Today we remain as committed and uncompromising to our firm’s core values, as we did on the day we started.
Central Bristol location
Our offices and meeting room with video conferencing facilities are centrally located in Small Street, Bristol, directly opposite Bristol Crown Court and near the Bristol Family Courts. Our offices are close to the city centre bus stops and numerous car parks for ease of access.
Legal Aid and justice for all
Despite changes in public policy that threaten legal aid funding we are determined to support equality and access to justice for all. Arrangements will be made wherever possible to accommodate those with disabilities, and interpreters identified to assist those who do not properly speak or fully understand the English language.
News
No evidence offered against defendant
R v C (January 2026) C was charged with assault by beating and harassment. At trial the complainant failed to attend and successful representations led
Defendant acquitted of intentional strangulation
R v S (January 2026) S was alleged to have strangled his ex-wife after discovering her in bed with another man. S maintained that he
Client acquitted of Section 20 GBH after trial
R v D (January 2026) D was alleged to have got into an altercation outside a pub, pushing the complainant thereby fracturing his pelvis and
Successful argument for no further action to be taken against premiership rugby player
C, a premiership rugby player, was interviewed in respect of an allegation of rape following a night out in Bath. In the interview, C put forward
Defendant acquitted of allegations of rape and sexual assault
R v P (December 2025) P was accused of raping and sexually assaulting his ex-partner following a night out. The trial involved late instruction of
If you need to talk to a Solicitor please contact us for more information on 0117 927 9604 or Email Us.
We are here to help.


