Meriel East

About My Work

Partner dealing with Family and Criminal matters with a special interest in Child care and public law (care proceedings)

Meriel is a keen advocate in the Criminal Court who undertakes cases from initial hearing through to trial.

She has been involved in several high profile cases including allegations of the death of an infant by a parent administering adult medication, and cases involving significant injury to children including an allegation of branding. She has also been involved in serious sex abuse cases.

Meriel has been involved in cases at the High Court of Justice including a case in relation to reporting restrictions in a matter involving the death of a baby, and the request by a 14 year old to give evidence in a case involving allegations of sexual abuse against her parents.

Memberships & Qualifications

  • Member of the Law Society Children panel and Criminal Duty Solicitor

Education

  • Emmanuel Grammar School Swansea
  • Swansea Institute of Higher Education; University of the West of England

Hobbies & Interests

In her free time Meriel enjoys spending time with her children and helping on the family farm. She is also an enthusiastic martial artist and practices ju jutsu and judo being an assistant coach at a local club and the YMCA. Meriel is also is a keen motorcyclist.

Specific Areas of Focus

  • Child Abuse Allegations
  • Child Abuse Claims
  • Child Care Proceedings
  • Child Cruelty
  • Child Death Cases
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Year Qualified/Year of Call

2000

Employment History

  • G Huw Lewis and James
  • L C Thomas & Son
  • Howe & Spender
  • Goldstones