Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Liverpool
James Murray Solicitors has established itself as one of the most successful law firms in the North West, renowned for its expertise across criminal, family, personal injury, and medical negligence law. Founded in 1991, the firm combines over three decades of experience with a client-first approach, ensuring tailored legal strategies and robust advocacy. Our team of solicitors, legal executives, and paralegals delivers meticulous case preparation and persuasive court representation, maintaining the highest professional standards.Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we prioritise transparency, ethical practice, and accessible legal aid assessments. With offices in Liverpool and Bootle, we serve clients nationally, offering 24/7 emergency support and a commitment to achieving justice through both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Our reputation for excellence is reflected in numerous client testimonials praising our professionalism, empathy, and successful case outcomes.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Personal Injury Claims
Medical Negligence
Motoring Law
Housing Law
Police Action
Industrial Disease Claims
Care Proceedings
Asbestos Claims
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal support for arrests and urgent matters
- Our team includes specialists with over 30 years of combined litigation experience
- We provide transparent fee structures with fixed pricing options
- Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for professional standards
- Personalised service with appointments arranged to suit client availability
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Sterling job
Outstanding representation
Swift conclusion
Professional attitude
Excellent service
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law specialists provide expert representation for cases ranging from motoring offences to serious fraud and homicide. With over 30 years' experience, we offer 24/7 police station attendance, court preparation, and advocacy. Our solicitors visit crime scenes, interview witnesses, and provide honest advice to clients facing charges in youth courts, magistrates' courts, and crown courts nationwide.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements with sensitivity and expertise. Our team has over 25 years' experience in both private and public family law matters, including care proceedings and parental responsibility cases. We assist with legal aid applications and offer fixed-fee initial consultations for transparent budgeting.
Personal Injury
Specialising in road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and violent crime compensation, we pursue claims on a no win no fee basis. Our solicitors ensure maximum compensation recovery while clients focus on recovery. We provide home visits for those unable to attend offices and maintain regular case updates throughout the process.
Medical Negligence
With over 25 years' experience, our specialists handle misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and birth injury claims. We work with medical experts to prove substandard care and secure compensation for pain, suffering, and financial loss. Cases are handled on a no win no fee basis with compassionate support throughout proceedings.
Motoring Law
We defend clients facing disqualification, exceptional hardship claims, and drink driving charges. Offering fixed fee pricing and payment plans, our specialists handle court representation, mitigation letters, and special reason arguments. With experience in over 1,000 annual motoring cases, we prioritise licence retention and minimal penalty outcomes.
People
Jim Murray
Senior Partner
LLM qualified solicitor with over 30 years' experience in criminal law. Founder of James Murray Solicitors, specialising in complex criminal defence and court advocacy.
Paul Fletcher
Managing Partner
LLB graduate with 25+ years in family law and care proceedings. Head of the family law department, specialising in child custody and divorce settlements.
Mark Ellis
Partner
Motoring law specialist with 20 years' experience handling exceptional hardship cases and driving offence defences. Regularly appears in magistrates' and crown courts.
Lee Massingham
Partner
Medical negligence expert with 18 years' experience in clinical error claims. Specialises in misdiagnosis and surgical compensation cases with a focus on client support.
Paul Rogan
Solicitor
Personal injury specialist handling road traffic accidents and workplace injury claims. Manages no win no fee cases with a focus on maximum compensation recovery.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, personal injury claims, medical negligence, motoring offences, housing disputes, and industrial disease claims.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal support for arrests and urgent matters through our dedicated call-out service.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We assess eligibility for legal aid in criminal, family, and housing cases, with applications handled by our dedicated legal aid specialists.
What payment options are available?
We offer fixed fees, hourly rates, payment plans, and no win no fee arrangements depending on case type and client circumstances.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have combined experience of over 150 years, with specialists in criminal defence, family law, and personal injury claims.
Do you handle cases outside Liverpool?
Yes, while based in Liverpool and Bootle, we handle cases nationwide including court representation across England and Wales.
Reviews (4)
Arash Ghazi
Oct 24, 2021
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Mark Ellis is really good solicitor ....I appreciate what he done for me in court ,he is professional .thank you Mark
Angela Thompson
Jun 18, 2021
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We have used them in the past and had advice off them recently. A really good solicitor, we would always recommend them.
Amanda Boyd
May 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Absolutely amazing service from Jim! Thank you! He has taken a huge weight off my shoulders! He's highly professional, competent and went out of his way to help me just now. I highly recommend these guys!
Absolutely amazing service from Jim! Thank you! He has taken a huge weight off my shoulders! He's highly professional, competent and went out of his way to help me just now. I highly recommend these guys!
Becky
Apr 20, 2021
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Spoke to Jackie King she was helpful sent all my info over to be passed over to Gail who never contacted me the day she was supposed to contacted James murray several times to be told she is working from home and will ring me I was due in court the following week they new this still waiting to be contacted
Would not recommend for family law
Would not recommend for family law
