Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Lancaster, Cumbria
Clarkson Hirst Solicitors Limited has served the communities of Lancaster, Kendal, and Barrow for over 30 years, delivering expert legal advice across a range of practice areas. Our client-centred approach prioritises transparency, trust, and timely communication, with a commitment to returning calls within 24 hours. We hold the Law Societys Lexcel accreditation, reflecting our excellence in practice management and client care. Our team of accredited specialists, including APIL-accredited personal injury solicitors and Children Law Accreditation holders, combines deep local knowledge with national regulatory compliance.We offer fixed fees where possible, maintain professional indemnity insurance, and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 543248). Client feedback is integral to our service improvement, with completed questionnaires supporting charitable donations to St Johns Hospice and Cancer Care. Our digital systems streamline legal processes, ensuring efficient service delivery while maintaining rigorous data protection standards.
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Divorce & Family Law
Personal Injury Claims
Criminal Defence
Wills & Probate
Lasting Power of Attorney
Legal Aid Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience delivering legal solutions in Cumbria
- Lexcel-accredited practice management and client care systems
- 24-hour police station advice service for criminal defence clients
- APIL-accredited personal injury specialists with no win no fee guarantee
- Client feedback process driving continuous service improvement
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
- Law Society Children Law Accreditation
Services
Residential Conveyancing
Specialist property transaction services including sales, purchases, and remortgages. Our CQS-accredited solicitors provide transparent pricing with all costs disclosed upfront. We handle registration, contracts, and stamp duty processes efficiently, serving clients in Lancaster, Kendal, and Barrow. Online calculators provide instant fee estimates.
Divorce & Family Law
Comprehensive family law services including divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our Legal Aid-approved team offers initial 30-minute consultations free of charge, with fixed-fee options available. Specialist accreditation ensures expert representation in complex family matters across Cumbria.
Personal Injury Claims
APIL-accredited personal injury specialists handling road accidents, workplace injuries, and public liability claims. We operate a no win no fee guarantee and provide 24/7 emergency support. Senior litigator Matthew Winder leads our team with 25 years of experience in high-value injury cases.
Criminal Defence
Full-service criminal defence representation across Lancashire and Cumbria. Our 24-hour police station advice service supports clients facing charges from motoring offences to serious criminal cases. Specialist teams handle drug offences, sexual allegations, and complex fraud matters with Legal Aid availability.
Wills & Probate
Comprehensive will writing, probate administration, and lasting power of attorney services. Our fixed-fee structures cover simple wills to complex trust arrangements. We specialise in life interest trusts to mitigate care home fee assessments, with expert guidance on inheritance tax planning.
People
Matthew Winder
Managing Director
25 years' experience in personal injury litigation, Senior Litigator member of APIL. Leads our injury law team and oversees strategic operations across three office locations.
Charlotte Bamber
Director
Law Society Children Law Accreditation holder specialising in family law proceedings. Manages complex child custody cases and represents clients in care proceedings across Cumbria.
Questions
Do you offer fixed fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed fee options for conveyancing, family law matters, lasting power of attorney, and will writing services.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We offer Legal Aid for eligible family law and criminal defence matters – contact us for a means and merits assessment.
How quickly will you respond to my enquiry?
We guarantee to return all calls within 24 hours and offer same-day appointments where possible.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across Lancaster, Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness, and surrounding areas of Cumbria and Lancashire.
Are your conveyancing fees transparent?
Yes, our online calculator provides instant quotes with all costs disclosed upfront including searches and stamp duty.
Reviews (5)
Jannique Lawson
Dec 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Matthew and his team are amazing , they were always available to talk me through the process and answer any of my questions. I cant thank Matthew enough . 100% recommend to anyone. The outcome exceeded my expectations . Thanks again.
Matthew and his team are amazing , they were always available to talk me through the process and answer any of my questions. I cant thank Matthew enough . 100% recommend to anyone. The outcome exceeded my expectations . Thanks again.
Julie Norris
Nov 29, 2021
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Matthew Winder has worked so hard on my daughters behalf . He was professional throughout , but was also approachable and always available for advice . Phone calls and emails were always answered promptly , and the whole process from start to finish was a lot faster than we anticipated ! And the final outcome was a fantastic one ! Thank you so much for acting for my daughter . I would highly recommend using Mr Winder , and Clarkson Hurst Solicitors for any legal matters as the whole team go above and beyond .
Joe Penrice
Nov 21, 2021
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Bought my first home a few months ago and Matthew was fantastic throughout and got everything done quickly. Always available to answer any questions too and a great price
C. L. A. I. R. E. E. D. H. O. L. M.
Nov 26, 2019
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Excellent service during a very protracted house sale. (Our purchaser, not us). Everyone we dealt with was helpful, professional and efficient and worked hard for us from beginning to end, would highly recommend them.
Nadine Crabtree
Nov 21, 2019
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Disgusted with the way I was treated after my husband set me and my family on fire in the middle of the night
They were well aware I had no money till the
house was sold
Yet have still sent me to court for their money and now im getting threats of visits from bailiffs even though speaking to them on several occasions and being reassured that they had no problem with waiting until house was sold
They were well aware I had no money till the
house was sold
Yet have still sent me to court for their money and now im getting threats of visits from bailiffs even though speaking to them on several occasions and being reassured that they had no problem with waiting until house was sold
