Ola Oladimeji

Duty Solicitor

Ola is a qualified Duty Solicitor, having been admitted as a Solicitor in January 2025. He brings over 16 years of experience in Criminal Defence, with extensive expertise across the full spectrum of criminal matters. His background includes working as a fee earner in fast‑paced office environments and as a highly experienced accredited police station representative.

Ola began his career in 2010 at Ennon & Co Solicitors, joining the Criminal Department as a paralegal. During his seven years in that role, he assisted in the preparation of numerous high‑profile and complex cases, achieving exceptional results. His casework included matters involving murder, large scale fraud, drug supply conspiracies, rape, and other serious offences. He completed the Legal Practice Course in 2016.

In the same year, Ola co-founded Reps On Call Limited, a company established to support Criminal Defence firms by providing high quality police station representation. Since its inception, Reps On Call has represented approximately 9,000 suspects and has earned a strong reputation for delivering an excellent service to both instructing solicitors and clients.

In 2024, Ola joined Edwards Duthie Shamash as a paralegal while undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE2). He successfully passed SQE2 on his first attempt and qualified as a solicitor in January 2025.

Ola now practises as a Duty Solicitor, representing clients at both the police station and in court.

For dedicated, experienced, and reliable representation, please do not hesitate to instruct us at any time.

R –v- R and others (2014) (Murder)
Ola represented one of three males charged with murder. All three defendants were seen on CCTV attacking the deceased with a crutch and a bladed article resulting in the victim receiving seven stab wounds. The matter involved five interviews across two days. The defendant was found not guilty on all charges.
Police –v- B and B (2013) (GBH)
Brothers’ arrested for stabbing complainant several times. Having been recommended by previous clients of Ola’s, both clients were adamant that they did want to be represented by anyone else. Matter subjected to no further action.
R –v- A – (2016) (Benefit Fraud)
Complex case involving mother who owned a property, was a director/shareholder of two businesses, in full time employment, was undertaking casual work, had two national insurance numbers in two different names, and alleged to have provided false wage slips to the council. The matter involved three lengthy police interviews and a large amount of time was spent correcting the Crown’s theory. The defendant received a suspended sentence.
Police –v- K and K (2014) (Money Laundering)
Extensive knowledge of inheritance tax, income tax and capital gains tax required when advising couple whose property portfolio consisted of over 10 properties with a combined worth of over one million pounds. The couple had no prior dealings with the police and Ola was able to clearly explain their rights at the police station and also the law in relation to taxes. Matter subjected to no further action.
R –v- A (2016) (Death by dangerous driving)
Ola was able to secure bail for the defendant having successfully made representations that the matter should fall in the category of death by careless driving.