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The 24 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Leeds

24 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Charlotte Beck

Slater Heelis     West Yorkshire Region    

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4.7 score
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1718 reviews
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Offering exceptional legal knowledge, client care, and a unique drive to achieve success for her clients, Charlotte Beck is a highly sought-after family law solicitor. A Director at this widely acclaimed law firm, she has an excellent track record in a broad spectrum of family and matrimonial cases involving...
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Brilliant solicitors. Extremely helpful and professional. Very helpful, very professional staff Professional in handling my case with a terrific result
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Julian Hawkhead

Stowe Family Law     Leeds    

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4.4 score
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2174 reviews
With a stellar reputation for his strategic thinking and ability to reach the key issues in the most intractable of cases, Julian Hawkhead is a Senior Partner at this highly acclaimed specialist Family Law firm. A member of the team for over 20 years, he provides advice and representation...
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Made a difficult time easier thank you Efficient, supportive and fantastic communicators Amazing work by my solicitors throughout the duration
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Nigel Bowman

Ison Harrison     Central Leeds    

4.4 score
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908 reviews
A proven Family Law expert with 36 years of experience, Nigel Bowman is a highly respected solicitor with particular distinction in child care law. He has provided specialist legal advice since qualification and is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, representing children directly or through...
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Excellent from start to finish, great communication throughout Very good reliable service, effective communication Brilliant service from Ison Harrison, everything was dealt with quickly
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Paul Lancaster

Blacks     Central Leeds    

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4.5 score
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1009 reviews
Partner Paul Lancaster is an expert Family Law solicitor, known for being “reassuring and supportive” and for his ability to focus on the points that matter to achieve excellent results. With decades of experience in matrimonial law, he is particularly known for advising on complex financial settlements following divorce,...
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Answered my questions quickly and kept me updated throughout the process I highly recommend Blacks Solicitors Very professional but also friendly, dealt with everything in a timely manner

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Mark D Heppinstall

Freeths     Leeds    

An intelligent, technically astute and compassionate family lawyer and divorce solicitor, Mark D. Heppinstall is a Director at an innovative law firm. Taking a meticulous, hands-on approach to cases, his calm, composed manner is highly valued. He is highly sought after for various family law issues, including separation disputes,...
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Helen Revill-Wyles

Irwin Mitchell     Leeds    

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4.8 score
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353 reviews
Noted in The Legal 500 for her expertise in family law, Helen Revill-Wyles is described as a solicitor who is “thorough, efficient, and extremely experienced". Partner and Head of the Family Law team at this award-winning law firm, she specialises in a range of cases including divorce, cohabitation issues,...
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I felt confident & reassured in making informed decisions. I highly recommend A reliable and empathetic solicitor during such a difficult time The support from a solicitor I had helped me build my confidence back
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Annemarie Bradley

Vardags     National    

4.8 score
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192 reviews
Partner Annemarie Bradley is a highly regarded divorce solicitor and Family Law specialist, recognised by leading directories including The Legal 500 and the Spear’s 500, where she is listed as a Recommended Family Lawyer and praised for her dedication to research and innovative legal argument. Renowned for her calm,...
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Knowledgeable, respectful and empathetic service and team I am truly grateful to the whole team and would recommend Vardags From the very beginning, I felt supported, listened to, and reassured

Katie McCann

Lowry Legal     Leeds    

Katie McCann is the founder and Managing Partner of a modern, specialist Family Law firm. Initially a barrister, she has vast experience in matrimonial matters and can take clients from their initial instruction to appearance at a final contested hearing. Dealing with a diverse client group, she has represented...
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Claire Withers

Kingston Family Law     Leeds    

5.0 score
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18 reviews
An expert negotiator who is commended by her clients for her “excellent, first-class service”, Managing Director Claire Withers is widely respected across the North and North East region for her expertise in family and matrimonial law. Handling a broad spectrum of matters over a 20 year career, she advises...
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Quickly demonstrated a strong understanding of what to expect in the situation Throughout this entire process, I have felt that I had someone in my corner Was able to keep me focused on what really mattered
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Lucy Phipps

Weightmans     Leeds    

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3.7 score
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14 reviews
Lucy Phipps is a well-regarded Family Law lawyer, known for her tenacity and vigour. Recognised in The Legal 500, she advises on divorce, children matters, financial settlements, and wealth protection. Lucy is particularly skilled in complex financial cases involving business and corporate structures, property and land holdings, pension arrangements,...
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Provided me with sound, clear, and practical legal advice Courteous, professional and they kept me well informed
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Juliet Walker

Switalskis Solicitors     Leeds    

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4.3 score
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66 reviews
Collaborative Lawyer Juliet Walker is a Consultant Solicitor with over 25 years of experience supporting clients through a wide range of Family Law matters. She places strong emphasis on resolving disputes away from court wherever possible, drawing on her collaborative and mediation skills to achieve constructive outcomes. Juliet regularly...
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Rachel Spencer Robb

Clarion     Central Leeds    

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4.0 score
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72 reviews
With more than 25 years of experience in Family Law, Rachel Spencer Robb is an expert divorce solicitor, offering support across a range of issues. Delivering a compassionate service, she takes instructions from local and national clients in all matters, including divorce, financial consequences of a separation, business asset...
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Great firm, great people. Provided fantastic support to me during some very challenging divorce proceeding Amazing solicitors
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Andrea Dyer

Ward Hadaway     Central Leeds    

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4.2 score
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20 reviews
Andrea Dyer is a Partner in the Family Law team of a respected legal firm. As a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, she takes on a diverse range of matrimonial disputes, including divorce and associated financial disputes, children matters, civil partnership dissolution, cohabitee issues and drafting nuptial agreements....
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Highly Recommend, very professional and trustworthy Experienced lawyers Quality advice

Judith O’Brien

Prosperity Law     Leeds    

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4.8 score
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10 reviews
With 28 years of experience as a qualified solicitor, Partner Judith O’Brien is a compassionate and knowledgeable Family Law lawyer. She takes instructions in a wide range of matters, including divorce, separation, financial disputes, children cases, and the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Her expertise is recognised through...
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Excellent dealings with this company, they were professional & helpful They were very prompt in answering my queries

Sabeena Din

Milson Legal Solicitors     Leeds    

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4.9 score
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46 reviews
Founder and Director Sabeena Din has more than 20 years of experience in Family Law and is highly regarded for her compassionate and culturally aware approach to resolving family disputes. Having practised exclusively in Family Law throughout her career, she advises on a broad range of matters including divorce,...
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Ultimate professional, shown great empathy and understanding throughout my case Milson Legal is a firm who treat their clients with great care and attention I would highly recommend Sabeena Din

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Clare Thornton

Thornton Jones Solicitors     Garforth, Leeds    

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4.9 score
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285 reviews
Managing Director and co-owner of a highly successful legal firm, Clare Thornton is a seasoned specialist in Family Law with more than three decades of experience. Drawing on a deep well of professional knowledge and personal insight, she supports clients through separation, divorce, financial disputes and matters involving children....
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Most professional & excellent service Have been absolute pleasure to deal with them Guided me through the process step by step

Laura Clapton

Consilia Legal     Central Leeds    

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4.9 score
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214 reviews
A co-founder and Director of a specialist law firm, Laura Clapton is a highly-regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor, advising on all aspects of private family law. She is recognised as a ‘Leading Lawyer’ in family law in The Legal 500, Spears 500 and Chambers and Partners, described as...
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Put you at ease and explain everything very clearly Awesome service, they were very helpful and great at sorting out my issue They helped guide us through the process with clarity and fairness
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Daniel Sugaré

Sugare & Co     East Leeds    

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4.8 score
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209 reviews
Daniel Sugaré is a highly respected Family Law expert known for his resolute approach and extensive experience across the full spectrum of matrimonial and family matters. As Head of the firm’s Family Department, he advises on divorce, financial disputes, child arrangements, care proceedings, injunctions, and disputes involving unmarried couples,...
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Highly recommend this place for family matters Daniel helped me to write a brilliant statement in such a short time frame Always felt that my best interests were being looked after

Vicki McLynn

Slater Heelis     West Yorkshire Region    

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4.7 score
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1718 reviews
Recognised as a ‘Recommended Lawyer’ in The Legal 500, Vicki McLynn is a highly-rated family and divorce solicitor with numerous other accolades, including being highlighted in Chambers & Partners and City Wealth. Her considerable experience and knowledge across English and international Family Law is well respected and she is...
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Highly recommended We were very pleased with the excellent service Would highly recommend

Adrian Clossick

Stewarts     Central Leeds    

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4.4 score
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13 reviews
Head of the Divorce and Family team, Adrian Clossick is a leading family law specialist recognised by both The Legal 500 and Chambers UK. Frequently described as “one of the most well-respected matrimonial finance practitioners in the North,” he is known for his clear thinking, tenacity and resourcefulness. Adrian...
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Simply the BEST Cannot fault in any way Professional from the first minute to the last
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Helen Crockett

Crockett & Co     Leeds    

4.6 score
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94 reviews
An accomplished family law solicitor with over 35 years of experience, Helen Crockett established her own practice in 1991. A specialist in care proceedings, especially in cases involving nonaccidental, serious injuries to children, female genital mutilation (FMG). forced marriage, adoption and probate work. A member of both The Law...
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I found this firm very professional, helpful and efficient Always happy to help and go the extra mile Very supportive and kind and approachable anytime from start to end
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Teresa Davidson

Winston Solicitors     Roundhay, Leeds    

4.8 score
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468 reviews
Teresa has had a career in family law for over two decades, specialising in advising and assisting her clients with the resolution of financial claims after a relationship breakdown. She is a member of Resolution and an accredited specialist in advanced financial provision and private children matters. She has...
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Winston Solicitors handled issue with professionalism and care Always excellent service Would highly recommend to all

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