Melissa Lillystone - Solicitor at MMA Law

About Melissa McLeod

Melissa McLeod is a dynamic and highly skilled Solicitor at McGee McGee Agar Law, specialising in Criminal Defence and Family Law. Known for her sharp legal judgement and composed courtroom presence, Melissa has quickly become a trusted representative for clients facing both serious criminal allegations and complex family law disputes.

She holds qualifications as a Duty Solicitor, Police Station Representative, and Solicitor, and is recognised within the firm for her strategic mindset, meticulous case preparation, and ability to deliver results under pressure.

Criminal Defence Expertise

Melissa’s growing caseload includes a wide range of criminal matters—from police station representation to contested trials in the Magistrates’ Court. Her police station accreditation allows her to advise clients at the earliest and most critical stage of the criminal process, where decisions often shape the entire case.

She is regularly instructed in cases involving:

Assault and violent offences
Drug-related offences
Public order and road traffic matters
Complex multi-defendant proceedings

Melissa brings clarity and assertiveness to every stage of defence, ensuring clients are fully informed, well prepared, and protected at all times. Her calm, focused approach makes her a strong advocate during police interviews, bail hearings, and court proceedings.

Divorce, Dissolution & Financial Remedy

In addition to her criminal practice, Melissa is establishing a strong reputation in family law. She has outstanding experience and results across divorce, civil partnership dissolution, and financial remedy proceedings.

She advises on:

Matrimonial finances and property disputes
Separation agreements
Negotiation of financial settlements
Pre- and post-divorce legal planning

Melissa adopts a solutions-focused style, helping clients navigate emotionally difficult matters with professionalism and empathy. Her attention to detail and ability to challenge unreasonable positions has resulted in fair and favourable outcomes for her clients in both court and negotiated settlements.

Trusted, Tenacious, Client-Focused

Melissa is known for her tenacity, diligence, and ability to handle challenging legal issues with confidence and discretion. Clients appreciate her honesty, clear communication, and ability to quickly get to the heart of a matter.

She is already a key figure within the McGee McGee Agar Law team, working closely with senior lawyers on serious cases while independently managing her own busy caseload.

Qualifications and Credentials

Qualified Solicitor (2024)
Duty Solicitor (2025)
Accredited Police Station Representative
Legal Practice Course (LPC) Graduate

With an unwavering work ethic, and growing client following, Melissa McLeod is fast establishing herself as one of the North East’s most promising and capable legal professionals - in both criminal defence - and family law.

What people are saying about MMA Law

Amazing fast acting behalf of people communication excellent

Bardhyl

Amazing experience with Andy from start to finish! Definitely recommend.

Tiffany Butler

Was represented by mma during a very hard time when I was falsely accused of vile crimes, I was scared and worried and had no idea what to do, when Chrissy from MMA turned up she made me feel much more confident and was very professional and have me confidence to feel calm and assuaged my anxiety. E...

Ryan McKinnon

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Jack Taylor

Service and support was great thank you.

Conor Thompson

McGee McGee Agar Law Ltd, Amazing from start to finish, really welcoming, very knowledgeable and helped me and my family through a very difficult time. Using all the experience and knowledge they have, they helped me towards the correct verdict and helping me move forward in me life. Me and my f...

Stuart Reeves

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank McGee McGee Agar Law namely Matthew Agar and Alex for the support, help and assistance they gave us through a very stressful period in our lives. I cannot recommend them highly enough and again Thank you so much and would have no hesitation in recomm...

Sheryl Butters

We were supported by McGee McGee Agar Law through a really challenging time, they were not only outstanding at supporting us legally through a really tough time, but we also felt that they were emotionally supportive and invested in our case, and simply put we would have not managed without them....

Thea Zimmermann

Paul McGee and the team handled my case very well and had all my charges dropped I can’t thank them enough for the outstanding work. They put my mind at ease thanks Hayley Mitchison

Hayley

Can’t thank Cheryl and marriyah enough for everything they’ve done! I am so pleased with the outcome, best solicitors, thankyou for everything

Megan Gilley