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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Oxford
Wilsons Solicitors is a family-run legal practice with over four decades of experience delivering tailored legal solutions across Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Established in 1980, our firm combines deep local knowledge with specialist accreditations in family law, criminal defence, and conveyancing. Our team of solicitors, including Howard J Wilson (Solicitor Advocate with 40+ years' experience), Laurence Wilson, and Sebastien J Wilson, prioritises transparency in costs and accessibility for clients. We offer both private and legally aided services, maintaining strict compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority standards while providing 24/7 emergency support for critical cases. 
Services
Children Law
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Wills and Probate
Conveyancing
Trusts
Litigation
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Divorce Proceedings
Estate Administration
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Solicitor Advocate with Higher Rights of Audience in criminal law
- Transparent fixed-fee consultations and cost estimates provided in writing
- 24/7 availability for police station representation and emergency cases
- Accredited specialists in family law and child custody proceedings
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Children Law
Specialist legal representation in child custody matters including care proceedings, child arrangement orders, and pre-proceedings meetings. Our solicitors handle emergency cases with Legal Aid eligibility assessments, providing 24/7 support for urgent situations. We focus on protecting children's welfare while ensuring parents understand their rights and responsibilities throughout the legal process.
Criminal Defence
Comprehensive criminal defence services covering police station representation, youth court proceedings, and Crown Court trials. We offer Legal Aid assessments and fixed-fee consultations for motoring offences, assault cases, and serious criminal charges. Our solicitors with Higher Rights of Audience provide strategic defence planning for complex cases requiring expert testimony or forensic analysis.
Wills and Probate
Tailored will drafting and probate administration services with transparent pricing structures. Our solicitors handle straightforward estates to complex inheritance tax planning, including trust creation and contested will disputes. We provide detailed cost estimates upfront and work closely with accountants for specialist tax advice, ensuring compliance with current probate regulations.
Conveyancing
Residential property transaction services for freehold and leasehold properties, including title investigations and mortgage-related legal work. We manage standard conveyancing processes through to complex cases involving building safety compliance or leasehold enfranchisement. Our fee structure includes clear disbursement breakdowns and contingency planning for potential transaction delays.
Family Law
Specialist family law services covering divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and domestic violence injunctions. We provide detailed cost breakdowns for uncontested divorces and complex financial negotiations, with accredited specialists handling pre-nuptial agreements and child custody arrangements. Our approach prioritises client understanding of legal processes and potential outcomes.
People
Howard J Wilson
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 1980 with Higher Rights of Audience in criminal law. Specialises in complex family law cases and financial settlements, maintaining Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel accreditation through regular assessments.
Laurence Wilson
Assistant Solicitor
Qualified in 2009 with expertise in probate administration and French/English bilingual legal services. Specialises in estate administration and cross-border legal matters, combining technical knowledge with client-focused communication.
Sebastien J Wilson
Assistant Solicitor
Solicitor Advocate qualified in 2018 with focus on injunctions and private children act proceedings. Combines French legal background with UK practice, handling complex family law cases with particular attention to international jurisdiction issues.
Questions
What areas of law do Wilsons Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, wills and probate, trusts, and litigation. Our solicitors hold specialist accreditations in child law and advanced family law through the Law Society.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency support for police station representation, urgent injunctions, and out-of-hours legal advice through our dedicated emergency contact number.
Can I get Legal Aid for my case?
We offer Legal Aid assessments for eligible cases in family law, criminal defence, and domestic violence matters. Eligibility depends on means and merits tests conducted by the Legal Aid Agency.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Conveyancing fees for freehold properties range from £1,500–£3,950 + VAT depending on property value, with additional disbursements for searches and land registry fees.
How do you handle probate cases?
We provide full estate administration services with transparent pricing starting at £1,500 + VAT. Our fees scale according to estate complexity, including inheritance tax planning and contested will disputes.
What payment methods do you accept?
We operate on invoice-based payments with detailed cost estimates provided upfront. Payment plans can be arranged for larger legal transactions like property conveyancing.
