Business Details
14 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Legal Experts in Family, Criminal & Motor Law
At Bakers Solicitors, we have dedicated our practice to delivering expert legal representation across family, criminal, and motor law matters. With offices in Derbyshire, Manchester, Cheshire, and South Yorkshire, our team of solicitors and legal professionals brings decades of combined experience to every case. We prioritise client needs through transparent fee structures, 24/7 out-of-hours services, and access to Legal Aid where applicable. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain rigorous professional standards while providing compassionate guidance during challenging legal situations.Our specialists handle complex cases including care proceedings, criminal appeals, and road traffic offences, ensuring clients receive tailored advice and robust defence strategies. Through continuous investment in staff development and client-focused processes, we uphold our commitment to achieving optimal outcomes for every individual we represent.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Motoring Offences
Legal Aid Services
24/7 Representation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 out-of-hours legal representation
- Our team holds Legal Aid Agency accreditation
- Specialists in complex family court proceedings
- Transparent fee structures with no hidden costs
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Family Law
Specialist representation in care proceedings and child contact disputes. Our experienced team handles social services interventions with compassionate guidance. We provide urgent Non Molestation Order applications and transparent legal strategies for complex family court matters.
Criminal Defence
Comprehensive defence services for serious criminal charges including appeals and confiscation proceedings. Our advocates represent clients in magistrates' and crown courts, offering honest case assessments and strategic representation for both adults and youth court matters.
Motoring Offences
Expert defence for drink driving, speeding and dangerous driving charges. We specialise in licence reinstatement applications and serious road traffic offences including fatal accidents. Our team frequently secures reduced disqualifications and penalty mitigation.
Legal Aid Services
Access to Legal Aid for eligible clients across all practice areas. We provide clear eligibility assessments and handle funding applications for family court proceedings, criminal defence and motoring offences to ensure quality legal support remains accessible.
24/7 Representation
Immediate legal support for police station attendances and urgent court matters. Our accredited representatives provide free out-of-hours assistance for arrests, voluntary interviews and emergency injunction applications across all case types.
People
Kirsten Collings
Director
Experienced solicitor specialising in complex family law cases. Leads strategic direction with over 15 years' experience in child protection and care proceedings. Committed to client-focused legal solutions.
James Riley
Director
Criminal law specialist with extensive crown court experience. Focuses on serious offences and appeals. Provides strategic oversight for complex criminal defence cases and confiscation proceedings.
Hayley Winstanley
Head of Family Department
Leading family law expert managing high-risk care proceedings. Specialises in emergency protection orders and child contact disputes. Ensures department maintains highest standards of client care and legal advocacy.
Jennifer Ryan
Office and Compliance Manager
Oversees office operations and compliance frameworks. Coordinates team logistics while maintaining regulatory standards. Manages community engagement initiatives including international charity partnerships.
Lisa Tinsley
Solicitor
Experienced practitioner in youth court proceedings. Focuses on juvenile defence strategies and rehabilitation-focused outcomes. Provides specialist legal advice for young offenders and their families.
Questions
Do you offer Legal Aid services?
Yes, we hold a Legal Aid Agency contract and will assess your eligibility for funded representation across all our practice areas.
Can I get emergency legal help outside office hours?
Our 24/7 out-of-hours service provides immediate assistance for police station attendances, urgent injunctions and emergency court matters.
What areas do you cover?
We serve clients across Derbyshire, Manchester, Cheshire and South Yorkshire with multiple office locations and remote consultation options.
Are you regulated by professional bodies?
We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under registration number 573268.
Reviews (2)
Allan Shaw
Mar 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Very pleased with the service. Very professional solicitors. Definitely recommend.
Very pleased with the service. Very professional solicitors. Definitely recommend.
David Higginbottom
Nov 23, 2019
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Never used them as they never return calls, left many messages to speak to the solicitors and never once returned a call, when rang to ask why was given many excuses, if they deal with enquires like this then how will they deal with your case
