GT Stewart Solicitors
Melanie Krudy

Melanie Krudy

Partner and Higher Court Advocate

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Melanie Krudy has been practising in the criminal courts defending clients for over 25 years. She started her career at the Crown Prosecution Service as an unqualified case worker which gave her an insight into the prosecution process before getting the opportunity to move to her true vocation which is defence work. 

She has undertaken a vast amount of advocacy in all the criminal courts, ranging from cross-examining police officers in execution of duty cases in the Magistrates’ Courts to successfully appealing convictions at the Court of Appeal. She has conducted many serious Crown Court trials as an advocate, including securing a successful acquittal as leading junior in a multi-handed murder investigation where the co-defendants were represented by KCs. She brings her experience and acute tactical judgment to every case. Her success rate as an advocate is based on tireless preparation and fearless presentation. 

Melanie recognises the importance of working with her clients and knows that their views are crucial to the success of any case. She is an excellent communicator and is able to quickly analyse and assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case to determine a defence strategy.

Melanie also specialises in, on a private paying basis, representing those charged with indecent image offences who are facing proceedings in the Crown Court.

Also on a private paying basis, Melanie represents clients who have had their property seized and are seeking to have it returned. This particularly applies to vehicles seized as part of importation investigations. 

Melanie is an expert on costs issues, and she regularly attends the Senior Courts Costs Office on appeals against costs decisions by the Legal Aid Agency.

Melanie’s overriding objective is to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients, and she is prepared to fight fearlessly to maximise their chances of success.

Education and Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons) Economics, University of East Anglia
  • CPE, London Guildhall
  • Legal Practice Course, London Guildhall
  • 1998 - Admitted as Solicitor
  • 2003 - Higher Court Rights

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