Kelly is a Family Law solicitor who supports parents and family members throughout care proceedings.

With extensive experience in representing parents facing complex issues such as domestic abuse, drug and alcohol dependency, neglect, physical and sexual abuse, and non-accidental injury, Kelly is dedicated to supporting her clients through challenging circumstances. She provides clear, honest, and client-focused advice, ensuring her clients fully understand their options and the process ahead.

Understanding that court proceedings can be daunting, Kelly takes a compassionate and empathetic approach, guiding her clients every step of the way. Her straightforward advice and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome make her a trusted advocate in care proceedings.

Kelly advises clients throughout the Public Law Outline process, from pre-court proceedings to court hearings. She recognises the importance of this early stage and provides parents with the necessary support and advice to avoid court proceedings whenever possible.

Kelly represents clients that include:

• Parents, family members including grandparents, and interveners.
• Vulnerable adults, deaf clients, and those with learning needs.
• Parents who are incarcerated.

Education & Qualifications:

• LLB Hons – Nottingham Trent University
• LPC – Sheffield University
• Admitted as a solicitor in 2005

Memberships & Accreditations:

• Member of Resolution

Areas of Specialism and Brief Summary of Work History:

Kelly has extensive experience handling a wide range of care cases, including complex matters such as neglect, non-accidental injury, fabricated or induced illness, sexual abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, and domestic abuse. She also represents clients with learning needs, as well as those who are deaf or have other specialist needs.

Client Feedback:

“Kelly and her colleagues were always kind, understanding, efficient and loyal. I always felt heard and that my feelings generally mattered and was dealt with to such a high level of compassion. I would highly recommend Bretherton Law based on my experiences and I’m extremely grateful for all their hard work and reuniting my family back together.”

Testimonials from other Legal Professionals:

“Any client of Kelly Hicks is very lucky to have her as their solicitor. Kelly is very experienced in representing vulnerable clients and is always totally committed to achieving the best outcome when her clients are in the most difficult of circumstances in Care Proceedings. Kelly gives realistic advice with compassion and empathy and is thoughtful and intelligent in her representation. Kelly is thoroughly professional and is highly respected”. LP – Head of chambers

“Kelly is a very diligent and highly empathetic solicitor. She communicates effectively with vulnerable clients, and with counsel, and tenaciously fights her client’s corner. A characteristic of receiving instructions from Kelly is that the key issues are distilled and weighed from the outset so the client can properly be advised. Kelly is a safe pair of hands. She does the best for her clients, whilst ensuring that they have a clear and realistic understanding of their case”. EW – counsel

Notable Experience or Interests Outside of Law:

Outside of law, Kelly enjoys cooking and distance running.