About Cally
Cally is a Duty solicitor in the Criminal Defence Team at Hodge Jones & Allen. She was admitted as a solicitor in 2023, and joined Hodge Jones & Allen from a specialist crime firm based in London.
Cally completed her Police Station Accreditation in 2021 and Magistrates’ Court Duty Qualification in 2023.
Cally specialises in allegations of serious and general crime, with a particular focus on advising and representing individuals accused of allegations of violence or of a sexual nature, both on a legally aided and privately funded basis. Her pragmatic and considerate approach is an asset to clients accused of allegations of a sensitive nature, who value matters being concluded in a discreet and timely manner.
"Cally Gormally had provided excellent valuable communication from the start of first contact, and continued. Cally respected and valued us and the whole matter. Also, Cally was brilliant in the court room throughout."
She is frequently instructed pre-charge to advise clients subject to investigations from the police, and has an impressive track record of concluding investigations without the need for prosecution, with clients often having their investigations disposed of with no further action (NFA) being taken.
Notable Cases
• Re: K (2024) Privately instructed to represent marketing executive of good character post charge – successfully diverted back for caution.
• Re: T (2024) Private instruction by a film director accused of stalking over a seven year period. Successfully contested an application for a Stalking Protection Order and prevented criminal prosecution. Instructed Joseph Sinclair of Mountford Chambers.
• Re: J (2022) Allegation of Attempted Murder.
• Re: S (2022) Allegation of Martial Rape. NFA.
• Re: C (2022) Solicitor accused of numerous allegations including malicious communications and common assault.
• Re: A (2022) University student of good character accused of Sexual Assault. NFA.
• Re: S (2021) Large Scale EncroChat Drug Operation.
• Re: D (2021) High-Profile Sports Professional accused of Sexual Assault. NFA.
Client Comments
- “I was very fortunate to bump into solicitor Cally Gormally while scoping out the magistrates court ahead of a hearing for a civil case being brought against me by the police. I had originally planned to represent myself as it has been hard for me trust solicitors, but I am so grateful to have worked with Cally from Hodge Jones & Allen. She was helpful, professional and efficient from the beginning, working very quickly within a short time frame. Cally has been honest and most importantly, empathetic and understanding of my situation. The case against me was withdrawn – I couldn’t have hoped for a better result. Thank you Cally!”
- “I was very fortunate to bump into solicitor Cally Gormally while scoping out the magistrates court ahead of a hearing for a civil case being brought against me by the police. I had originally planned to represent myself as it has been hard for me trust solicitors, but I am so grateful to have worked with Cally from Hodge Jones & Allen. She was helpful, professional and efficient from the beginning, working very quickly within a short time frame. Cally has been honest and most importantly, empathetic and understanding of my situation. The case against me was withdrawn – I couldn’t have hoped for a better result. Thank you Cally!”
- “Thank you Cally for your time and effort while working on my case. I really appreciate the amount of dedication you put into it. You have managed to find ways to accommodate my requests and make impossible things happen. I highly recommend your services to my friends and family.”
- “Patient, thorough, compassionate and considerate of my tight cash flow needs. They kept costs down while delivering a first class service that saw my defence through to the conclusion we were after.”
- “Confident advice. The right solicitor allocated for my case. Cally initiated an NFA, Police followed guidance. Case dismissed.”
- “Cally, was so responsive and firm I was very impressed, calmed my nerves from the moment i spoke to her, her advice lead to a no further action I normally refuse a solicitor but from now on will be requesting Cally.”
- “I have so much respect for her and can’t thanks her enough she was also easy to get along with” – Client who received a suspended sentence.
- “Quality, respected, valued and understanding. The experience we had was extraordinary because Solictor Cally Gormally had provided excellent valuable communication from the start of first contact, and continued. Cally respected and valued us and the whole matter. Also, Cally was brilliant in the court room throughout. The firm is fortunate to have solicitors like Cally, we were very fortunate too. Hodge Jones & Allen solicitors firm is surely doing great by employing individuals like Cally, setting positive examples of good quality practice. Thank you Cally for your valuable time.”
Memberships
• London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA)
• Young Legal Aid Lawyers (YLAL)
• Young Fraud Lawyers Association (YFLA)
• London Irish Lawyers Association (LILA)
• Women in Criminal Law (WICL) Committee Member
Career & Education
Career
• Magistrates’ Court Duty Accreditation – Cardiff University; 2023
• Solicitor at Hodge Jones & Allen; 2023 – Present
• Trainee Solicitor at Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson; 2021-2023
• Paralegal at Edward Fail, Bradshaw & Waterson; 2020-2021
• Paralegal at Star Legal Solicitors; 2017-2019
Education
• Police Station Representative Accreditation – Cardiff University; 2021
• BPP Law School, Holborn – Legal Practice Course (Solicitors) with Master of Laws; 2019-2020
• Cardiff University – Law (LL.B Hons); 2014-2017
