Alicia Nottage is a senior solicitor, having qualified in 2013, after working in the field of Criminal Defence for the previous eight years.
Alicia continues to specialise in Criminal Defence and has a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of criminal charges. She is regularly instructed to represent clients on a whole spectrum of notable offences including sexual offences and serious violence.
Alicia is committed to delivering the highest quality representation to both her private and legal aid clients. She understands the importance of consistent representation from the outset and regularly attends the Police Stations and Magistrates Courts as well as representing clients charged with serious offences in the Crown Court.
Alicia understands being accused of an offence is a daunting experience and is fearless in fighting for her clients to obtain the right result. Her ability to put clients at ease and guide them through the difficult criminal process means she is frequently recommended to and by professionals.
Alicia is also a Duty Solicitor and appears before the Youth Court. Her clear explanations of complex legal issues and attention to detail enables her to help both young and vulnerable clients.
Notable cases
Police station
CW – Client arrested on suspicion of Murder, after multiple interviews no further action taken.
CD – Client arrested on suspicion of Attempted Murder in relation to a shooting, no further action taken.
JZ – Client arrested on suspicion of Possession with Intent to Supply Class A and B Drugs and Possession of Offensive Weapons, no further action taken.
Magistrates Court
R v B : Client charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm on her two teenage children. Successfully acquitted after Trial.
R v M : Youth Client with vulnerabilities charged with Possession of a Bladed Article. No evidence offered by the Prosecution after successful representations made.
Crown Court
R v M: Youth client charged with Attempted Murder, plea to Grievous Bodily Harm successfully negotiated.
R v R & L: Two clients charged with s18 Grievous Bodily Harm after a stabbing. Both acquitted after Trial.
R v P: Client received a suspended sentence order after pleading guilty to s20 Grievous Bodily Harm, an assault where multiple punches were thrown breaking the jaw and causing life changing injuries.
R v M: Client charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm on his son. The Prosecution withdrew the case after representations made.