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45 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Leeds
Established in 1981, we are a leading law firm renowned for our expertise in criminal and family law, with a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. Our practice has expanded to cover five key areas of law, supported by a collaborative team of specialists who prioritise client needs. With offices in Leeds, Bramley, Middleton, Harrogate, and York, we ensure accessibility while maintaining a strong focus on experience, professionalism, and client-centric solutions.Our team members are highly qualified, with decades of combined experience, and are recognised for their specialist knowledge in areas such as child care law, motoring offences, and property conveyancing. We pride ourselves on offering transparent, affordable legal advice, including free 15-minute consultations, to empower clients in achieving favourable outcomes.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Child Care Law
Motoring Offences
Criminal Law
Property Conveyancing
Sexual Offences Defence
Wills & Probate
Domestic Violence Cases
Financial Settlements
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- Established in 1981 with a legacy of legal excellence
- Team of specialists with decades of combined experience
- Five accessible offices across Yorkshire
- Nationally renowned in criminal and family law
- Free 15-minute consultations for all clients
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
Excellent service
Knowledgeable solicitors
Positive outcome
Helpful and understanding
Best solicitors in Leeds
Services
Family Law
Our family law services address relationship breakdowns, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We provide clear guidance on divorce, cohabitation agreements, and domestic violence cases, prioritising the well-being of children and fair asset division. With empathetic support and legal precision, we help clients navigate emotionally challenging situations while safeguarding their rights and future interests.
Criminal Law
Specialising in criminal defence, we represent clients facing charges ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. Our solicitors have extensive experience in both prosecution and defence, ensuring robust legal strategies tailored to each case. We offer 24/7 emergency assistance and pre-charge representation to protect clients' rights and achieve the best possible outcomes in magistrates' and crown courts.
Child Care Law
Our child care law team specialises in safeguarding children's interests during local authority interventions. We provide expert legal support for care proceedings, emergency protection orders, and special guardianship arrangements. With a focus on compassionate advocacy, we guide parents and guardians through complex legal processes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while protecting family rights and promoting children's welfare.
Motoring Offences
We offer specialist representation for motoring offences including drink-driving, speeding, and uninsured driving. Our solicitors challenge unfair penalties and negotiate mitigating circumstances to minimise licence disqualifications and fines. With in-depth knowledge of traffic legislation, we defend endorsable and non-endorsable offences, providing strategic advice to protect clients' driving privileges and professional livelihoods.
Wills & Probate
Our wills and probate services cover will drafting, inheritance tax planning, and estate administration. We assist executors with grant of probate applications, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. By combining legal expertise with sensitive handling of bereavement matters, we ensure estates are settled efficiently according to deceased wishes, while minimising tax liabilities and familial conflicts.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, motoring offences, child care law, and wills & probate, with additional expertise in property conveyancing and financial settlements.
Do you offer emergency legal assistance?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency support for urgent matters requiring police station attendance or immediate court action through our out-of-hours helpline.
Are initial consultations free?
We offer free 15-minute phone consultations to discuss your case and determine the best course of legal action with a specialist team member.
How can I fund my legal case?
We accept private payments and assist with legal aid applications for eligible clients, particularly in cases involving domestic abuse or child protection issues.
What are your office locations?
We operate from five offices in Leeds, Bramley, Middleton, Harrogate, and York, ensuring accessible legal representation across Yorkshire.
Reviews (6)
Ethan & Dad Hughes
Apr 21, 2021
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Don't expect too much from them. And remember your case is one of Thousands and just a business where they may sacrifice a case to win another. Not saying they did this but I don't know how else it got so bad when it was easy. Not once did they speak up for me. I should have represented myself
Gareth Hughes
Feb 28, 2021
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Ive just Edited my review, about my case as i came away unhappy. I felt they did not fight for me. We won and winning was all that mattered to most. But things were not done how I would want. As solicitors they know how to get things wrapped up and sorted and ime thankfull to my Solicitor, R B. Ime not a person people usually get on with and my Solicitor did her job and I will not forget the warmth, the kindness and the inconvenience my extra reassurance caused. This is very different than my first review Updated 1 year on ( Feb 2021)..Things I panicked about or said would happen did. However I
Thomas Waterson
Dec 27, 2020
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Critical:Quality
Lost a house and grew up in poverty because of their complete lack of effort fighting a case in the early 2000's. I hope they have gotten better since.
Lost a house and grew up in poverty because of their complete lack of effort fighting a case in the early 2000's. I hope they have gotten better since.
Taiwo Adeyemi
May 25, 2020
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Karen did a brilliant job at handling the conveyancing on our sale and purchase. She kept us informed every step of the way and a real professional. She is awesome at her job and would highly recommend her. She made what would have been a stressful time of our life a very pleasurable one. A true and very hard to find gem. Thank you once again Karen.
Jacqueline Courtney
Jul 18, 2019
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Karen handled the sale of my property. All done and dusted in four weeks. Incredible service. Know I know why people recommend her. Just brilliant.
Matt Lomas
Jun 16, 2018
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Karen Davey at GSB just handled our conveyancing on a sale and purchase and I cannot recommend her enough. She was incredibly diligent, thorough, communicated frequently and I had 100% faith she was acting in our best interests at all times.
