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43 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Family Law & Legal Services in Wallsend
Established in 1983, Paul Dodds Law has built a reputation on delivering expert legal advice and exceptional client service. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team prioritises transparency, fixed fees, and client-centric solutions. We specialise in family law, conveyancing, and domestic abuse cases, guided by a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Our expertise is recognised through our membership of the Law Societys Children Panel and our 4.5/5.0 Google rating from 95 reviews.We pride ourselves on maintaining trust through clear communication, avoiding legal jargon, and ensuring clients understand all costs upfront. Our success is reflected in the fact that 80% of our new clients come from recommendations, a testament to our dedication to client satisfaction and professional integrity.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Domestic Abuse Cases
Child Custody
Legal Aid
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of combined legal expertise in family law and conveyancing.
- Our team includes Law Society Children Panel members with specialist accreditation.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden costs or unexpected fees.
- Clients benefit from fixed-fee services and upfront cost discussions at first consultations.
- Our 4.5/5.0 Google rating reflects our commitment to client satisfaction and professionalism.
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Law Societys Children Panel
What people say
Expert analysis
Methodical
Determined
Devoted
Fantastic support
Services
Family Law
Our family law services specialise in resolving disputes related to child custody, domestic abuse, and care proceedings. With Law Society Children Panel members, we prioritise child welfare while ensuring transparent costs and fixed fees. Clients benefit from decades of experience in negotiating settlements and representing parents in court. Our approach combines legal expertise with compassionate support during emotionally challenging situations.
Conveyancing
We provide efficient residential and commercial conveyancing services, including lease extensions and equity transfers. Our chartered legal executives ensure smooth property transactions with clear communication and competitive pricing. Clients receive dedicated support from initial enquiry to completion, with urgent cases prioritised when required.
Domestic Abuse Cases
Our team handles domestic abuse cases with sensitivity, focusing on client safety and child welfare. We assist with court applications, protection orders, and supervised contact arrangements. Legal aid is available for eligible clients, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances.
Child Custody
We specialise in child custody matters, including contact disputes and care proceedings. Our solicitors work to maintain family relationships while prioritising the childs best interests. Services include court representation, mediation support, and drafting child arrangement orders.
Legal Aid
We offer legal aid for eligible family law cases, including care proceedings and domestic abuse matters. Our team guides clients through the application process, ensuring access to expert representation without upfront costs. Legal aid availability is assessed during initial consultations.
People
Paul Dodds
Senior Partner
Qualified in 1979, Paul is a leading family lawyer with decades of experience in complex child custody cases. Recognised for his methodical approach and client dedication, he remains a trusted advocate in North Tyneside.
Julie Hodge
Partner
Specialising in family law, Julie brings expertise from social services and mental health backgrounds. Her client-focused approach ensures clear guidance through emotionally challenging legal processes.
Dominic Cassidy
Partner
Dominic specialises in civil litigation, personal injury, and clinical negligence cases. With extensive courtroom experience, he provides strategic legal solutions for complex disputes.
Christine Mason
Chartered Legal Executive
Christine has over 20 years experience in residential property law. Her expertise ensures efficient conveyancing transactions, including urgent sales and purchases.
Rob Mason
Chartered Legal Executive
With 50+ years in property law, Rob handles complex conveyancing matters. His detailed knowledge ensures seamless transactions for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What areas of law does Paul Dodds Law specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, domestic abuse cases, and child custody matters, with expertise in legal aid-funded cases.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fees for most services with upfront cost discussions during initial consultations.
Can you handle urgent legal cases?
Yes, we prioritise urgent cases and aim to offer same-day appointments when required.
Are you regulated by legal authorities?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (ID 48849).
Do you accept legal aid cases?
Yes, we offer legal aid for eligible family law and child protection cases.
What client support do you provide?
Clients receive transparent pricing, clear communication, and dedicated support from experienced solicitors and legal executives.
Reviews (6)
Larry Mcguirk
Nov 10, 2020
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Nice fast service, the receptionist was friendly and the solicitor we saw was excellent being both polite and professional. We were just having some documents certified but would use them again.
A. Smith
Nov 02, 2020
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Do not waste your time. Only interested in money. They do not care about you at all, whether it be the money that you are paying or any other matter. Avoid at all costs, you have to fight your case for them to actually do their jobs correctly. Listen to the recent bad reviews on here, Facebook and yell and stay away from this company.
Kelly Groves
Oct 24, 2019
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The solicitor we saw was fantastic, she really helped my dad where others we had seen just tried to take his money. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to see a solicitor
Jamil Khan
Sep 01, 2019
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I would not recommend these solicitors they only want the money whether it is legal aid or money paid young newly trained soliciyors working on cases that should be dealt by a solicitor who has years of experience to fight your client is the most important even if your client is guilty you as his solicitor must fight prove his innocence.
Plz think before you use them
Plz think before you use them
Jill C.
Jun 25, 2019
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We had a appt here as going to court shortly and just had a consultation to discuss the case. The receptionist is always pleasant and the solicitor I see as very nice and down to earth. Thank you
R. Jakobs
Aug 28, 2017
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Needed certification needed for some documents. Called up and he was able to pick it up the same day. Brilliant
