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The 18 Best Divorce Solicitors & Family Lawyers in Leigh & Nearby

18 Family Law Solicitors & Divorce Lawyers Near You

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Charlotte Beck

Slater Heelis     Greater Manchester    

4.9 score
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1713 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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Ainsley Pritchard

Dootsons Solicitors     Leigh    

4.1 score
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57 reviews
Known for her expertise in supporting clients with a diverse range of matters, Ainsley Pritchard is a highly experienced Family Law solicitor with 27 years in the profession. As Head of the Family Department at a law firm recognised for legal excellence, she advises clients on a broad spectrum...
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Helpful , efficient and friendly Very professional and courteous Very professional, patient and helpful
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Claire Jackson

Butcher & Barlow     Leigh    

4.5 score
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34 reviews
Specialist Family Law solicitor Claire Jackson has 26 years of experience and is a Partner at a respected legal firm. With expertise in a diverse range of matrimonial matters, she takes instructions in financial disputes following a divorce or separation, particularly high-net-worth cases, as well as issues relating to...
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Extremely knowledgeable & takes the time to explain everything clearly Gave me all the correct information and kept me informed throughout the process Claire & her team have been amazing - five stars from me for this company

Sharon Ferguson

HCB Solicitors     Leigh    

4.0 score
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60 reviews
With 35 years of experience as a solicitor, Sharon Ferguson is an expert Family Law lawyer, well-known for providing a sympathetic understanding of the client’s needs at times of stress and difficulty. Specialising in high-net-worth individuals, she regularly takes on cases that include divorce, separation, domestic abuse, financial settlements,...
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I wouldn’t hesitate to contact them in the future Sharon was amazing keeping me up to date with what was going on Will be recommending them to anyone who I think needs their help

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John Birtwell

Fieldings Porter     Bolton    

3.8 score
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86 reviews
Head of the Family team at a well-respected law firm, John Birtwell has a reputation for his exceptional work ethic, personable manner and attention to detail. With 30 years of experience in Family Law, he takes on cases that include divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships, judicial separation, child...
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Pure excellence First class company in every aspect Highly recommend

Samantha Cole

Cyril Morris Arkwright     Bolton    

4.3 score
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71 reviews
Samantha Cole is the Partner and Head of the Family Department at a respected law firm, combining exceptional client care with clear, practical advice for individuals facing difficult family circumstances. She has extensive experience in both private and public children law, advising and representing clients in matters ranging from...
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Reliable, understanding and non-judgmental firm Highly recommended Exactly how solicitors should be

Isabel Freudenberger

Joe Egan Solicitors     Bolton    

4.4 score
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61 reviews
With more than 27 years of experience, Isabel Freudenberger is an exceptional Family Law solicitor, able to support both English and Polish-speaking clients in their disputes. A highly experienced practitioner with extensive knowledge of children law, she is a member of The Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation Scheme, enabling...
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Nothing was too much trouble They are so professional and caring Excellent service, would recommend this solicitors to everyone
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Victoria Melling

VM Family Law     Bolton    

5.0 score
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144 reviews
Co-founder and Managing Director of a specialist Family Law firm, Victoria Melling has over 24 years of experience practising exclusively in this field. She advises on a wide range of matters including divorce, judicial separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial settlements, nuptial agreements, injunctions, occupation orders, matrimonial property transfers, and...
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Wonderful and extremely knowledgeable staff and very supportive Were kind, supportive and often empathetic A very professional and efficient family law firm, highly recommend

Vicki McLynn

Slater Heelis     Greater Manchester    

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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We were very pleased with the excellent service Brilliant solicitors. Extremely helpful and professional. The support and legal advice I received was excellent

Kath Geere

Stephensons Solicitors     Wigan    

3.6 score
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170 reviews
Kath Geere has 40 years of experience supporting clients during Family Law conflict. Drawing on more than four decades of legal knowledge, she provides clear, compassionate guidance to individuals and families facing difficult and often emotional circumstances. Kath is particularly recognised for her expertise in children matters, advising on...
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Did an amazing job Very helpful all through the process Best solicitor around

Nicola Williams

AFG LAW     Bolton    

4.0 score
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88 reviews
With nearly three decades of experience as a Family Law specialist, Nicola Williams is a consultant in the Family Department and is widely valued for her clear, practical guidance on financial and property matters arising from relationship breakdown. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 1996 and later as a...
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They were highly professional and handled my case with efficiency and clarity Excellent service, professional & highly recommended company Highly professional, valued advice, would recommend the services of AFG Law

Keith Bull

Russell & Russell     Bolton    

3.6 score
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147 reviews
With more than 35 years of Family Law experience, Keith Bull is a highly respected solicitor and Head of the Private Family Law Department at his firm's Bolton office. A Salaried Partner, Keith has built a strong reputation for providing expert advice across a wide range of matrimonial matters,...
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Fantastic, informative and professional Highly recommended Keep to the schedule and reliable

Nic Eccles

Bannister Preston     Sale    

4.4 score
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144 reviews
Nic Eccles is an experienced family lawyer and divorce solicitor, offering his wealth of knowledge to a diverse group of clients facing the end of a relationship. Able to offer advice and representation in numerous matters, he helps clients with divorce, separation, financial settlements and cohabitation issues. He is...
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Very friendly and helpful He's very understanding and helpful and of course he knows his job Very professional

Nick Hall

Forster Dean     St Helens    

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4.4 score
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58 reviews
Head of the Private Client Team at this highly respected law firm, Nick Hall is a distinguished family lawyer with over 40 years of experience providing clear, practical and compassionate legal advice. He assists a broad range of clients with matters involving divorce, separation, cohabitation disputes, financial issues, children...
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Clear and informative at every stage, would highly recommend For honest and helpful advice I would recommend Nick 100% The most swift solution solicitors I have ever encountered

Louise Halford

Evolve Family Law     Whitefield    

5.0 score
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53 reviews
As Founding Director and an accomplished family law specialist, Louise Halford provides clear, compassionate, and tailored advice to clients navigating complex family and matrimonial matters. With extensive experience and a focus on achieving positive, lasting outcomes, she is particularly skilled in cases involving children, including contact and living arrangements,...
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From the start I felt respected, heard, and understood Evolve were quite simply excellent, explained the process clearly & patiently Louise takes lots of time to explain everything

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Ron Pundick

Rothwell & Evans     Sale    

3.3 score
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23 reviews
As a Director of a highly esteemed firm and one of the most respected family solicitors locally, Ron brings over 30 years of expertise to his practice. He advises clients on divorce, separation, financial settlements, and children matters, while also assisting with wills, probate, and estate administration. Valued for...
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Johanne O’Beirne

Hogans Solicitors     Rainhill    

4.4 score
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7 reviews
Director Johanne O'Beirne has a wealth of Family Law knowledge and experience, with a particular focus on complex children matters. A highly regarded family lawyer and divorce solicitor, she advises and represents clients across a broad range of cases, from straightforward disputes to challenging public and private children law...
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Carol-Ann Duke

GLP Solicitors     Prestwich    

3.8 score
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51 reviews
Practising in family law since 1996, Carol-Ann is a Managing Solicitor at this long-established law firm supporting clients in the Leigh area. She is known for building an excellent rapport with her clients and providing them with indispensable advice on divorce, separation, cohabitee disputes, financial and property issues and...
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Helped me through a difficult time Easy to deal with, very pleasant people Excellent advice & support throughout

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