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The 14 Best Divorce Lawyers & Family Solicitors in Colchester & Nearby

14 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Lauren Sadler

Sadler Cross Family Law     Colchester    

4.9 score
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28 reviews
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An exceptionally skilled, professional and compassionate family law specialist, Lauren has built a reputation as one of the go-to solicitors in the Colchester area for high quality advice and representation. A Senior Partner at the firm, she has expertly handled family and matrimonial cases since 1999, accumulating significant knowledge...
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My initial 30 mins gave me so much useful information Lauren was very knowledgeable and understanding Lauren was empathetic and warm
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Lisa Dawson

Ellisons     Colchester    

4.3 score
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118 reviews
Described as “an exceptional member of the team” who “provides extremely pragmatic and sensible advice to clients while always striving for the best outcome”, Lisa is Partner and Head of Family at this well established law firm. A longstanding member of the firm since starting her training contract in...
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Good value for money Simple and brilliant for everything Everyone is very professional and welcoming
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Ian Richardson

Sparlings Solicitors     Colchester    

4.3 score
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37 reviews
Providing high quality family law advice at this reputable firm since 1998, Ian is an accomplished specialist in his field and an advocate for alternative dispute resolution options. He advises on matters relating to divorce and separation with a particular specialism in financial settlements associated with a relationship breakdown....
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Highly recommended Great friendly help and advice High ethics and integrity
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Matthew Clemence

Kerseys     Colchester    

4.7 score
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333 reviews
Bringing a wealth of experience to his role of Head of the Family Law department and one of the firm’s Partners, Matthew advises clients on all issues arising from family matters, including divorce, financial resolution, cohabitation, children disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as financial resolution with cross...
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Professional, approachable and helpful. I would recommend Very professional, and swift Always available to speak on the phone

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Sebastian Burrows

Stowe Family Law     Colchester    

4.4 score
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1539 reviews
A renowned family law expert, excellent strategist and described as “pragmatic, sensitive and personable”, Sebastian is Managing Partner at this well-regarded specialist family law firm and has been offering high quality legal advice and representation in family law matters for over 20 years. He has an excellent success rate...
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Very friendly clear precise information and guidance A pleasure to deal with at a tricky time Made me feel valued and looked after

Louise Margiotta

Thompson Smith and Puxon     Colchester    

4.0 score
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50 reviews
Recognised as a ‘Leading Individual’ in The Legal 500, Louise is described as “straight to the point and positive in her approach” as well as having “great judgement”, and offers over 26 years of experience and knowledge to her family law cases. A Director and Head of the Family...
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Great company, polite, helpful and friendly Competent, professional and friendly Amazing staff, so helpful

Susan Devereaux

Goody Burrett     Colchester    

4.6 score
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21 reviews
Tailoring her approach to dispute resolution to suit each client’s individual needs, Sue has extensive experience handling family law matters and is a highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor in the Colchester area. She has specialised in family law since 1990 and can provide advice on all matters...
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Anna Cross

Sadler Cross Family Law     Colchester    

4.9 score
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37 reviews
Co-founder and Managing Partner of this specialist family law firm, Anna offers extensive family law expertise and exceptional client care. She provides shrewd, timely advice for married and unmarried couples going through relationship challenges, and to parents with wider family issues or children matters. Her varied caseload involves divorce...
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Anna has been amazing throughout the whole process Hugely professional and compassionate Very informative, professional yet friendly

Simon Osborn

Fisher Jones Greenwood     Colchester    

4.1 score
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145 reviews
Providing sympathetic, constructive and professional family law advice for over 30 years, Simon is one of the most respected and experienced family lawyers and divorce solicitors in the Colchester area. Partner and Head of the Family Law at this Legal 500 ‘Top Tier’ law firm, he is experienced in...
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Exceptional professional solicitors Great Professional service Came highly recommended and did not disappoint

Carol Toulson

Holmes & Hills     Colchester    

4.1 score
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57 reviews
One of the most accomplished family law specialists in Colchester, Carol is a Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this 'Top Tier' law firm. She has vast experience in all areas of family law including divorce and separation, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, financial claims upon separation...
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Can't recommend Holmes and Hills enough Helpful, excellent staff Extremely thorough, friendly and get the work done quickly

Denise Head

Bates Wells & Braithwaite     Ipswich    

4.1 score
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40 reviews
Denise is the Managing Partner at this reputable firm and specialises in the field of family law. Representing clients in the Colchester area and beyond, she helps them to navigate the difficulties and sensitivities of family issues including separation and divorce, financial disputes that often involve business and inherited assets,...
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Brilliant, confident, clear advice and information, extremely helpful Quite possibly the best solicitors I have dealt with Experienced, impartial, knowledgeable and highly professional

David Wilson

David Wilson Solicitors     Ipswich    

Principal and founder of this reputable law firm, David has a career spanning over 25 years and is well respected in the field of family law. Bringing a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his busy caseload, he provides advice on all family and matrimonial matters including divorce, separation,...
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Mary Pearce

Ashtons Legal     Ipswich    

4.3 score
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83 reviews
Known for her practical, down-to-earth manner and ability to get the job done, Mary is one of the most well regarded family solicitors in the Colchester area. She is highly experienced in complex divorce, family and children-related matters, and associated financial aspects of relationship breakdown, as well as frequently...
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Absolutely recommend this firm Very polite and courteous people and very efficient at what they do Handled very quickly

Katie Beaven

Birketts     Ipswich    

4.4 score
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43 reviews
Noted for her calm, considerate and assertive approach to her family cases, Katie is a Partner at this full service legal firm. She deals with all areas of family law, in particular divorce, financial remedies, separation advice/deeds, dissolution of civil partnerships, children arrangements, pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation...
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Birketts were incredibly professional We could not have got here without their advice Knowledgeable and friendly people