Specialists in Criminal Defence

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Our Team

Mark Drew – Managing Partner

Mark has considerable experience in Criminal Law having worked for many years in Birmingham before founding Hansell Drew & Company.

Mark works primarily within the Magistrates Court.

Jeffrey Segan – Partner

Jeff has similarly moved to Devon in recent years having amassed considerable experience in the West Midlands.

Jeff conducts a large amount of the Firm’s Crown Court workload.

Simon Colman – Partner

Simon joined Hansell Drew & Company having been a Partner in a large practice in South Devon.

Being a native of South Devon Simon has considerable experience of the local Courts.

Simon conducts a large proportion of the Firm’s Youth Court work.

William Parkhill – Partner & Solicitor Advocate

William worked in Belfast prior to moving to Devon and joining Hansell Drew & Company.

William is a Solicitor Advocate and regularly represents Client’s before the Crown Court..

Julie Ward – Solicitor

Julie has worked as a Solicitor specialising in Criminal Law for over 10 years.

Julie has chosen to specialise in advising people being interviewed by the Police.

Michael Zahara – Solicitor

Michael joined Hansell Drew and Company 4 years ago, bringing with him experience of over 25 years in legal practice.