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Trusted Solicitors in Sheffield | Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors
Established over 50 years ago, Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors Limited has grown through strategic mergers to become a trusted legal practice serving Sheffield, Rotherham, and surrounding areas. Our team of Resolution Accredited Specialists, Collaboratively trained lawyers, and Law Society Children Panel members provide expert legal advice across family, criminal, and commercial law. We hold Public Funding franchises for Legal Aid in Family, Childcare, and Criminal Matters, ensuring accessible justice for all clients. With offices strategically located in Sheffield city centre, Rotherham, and Killamarsh, we offer 24/7 police station representation and flexible consultation options.Our solicitors combine deep local knowledge with specialist expertise in property portfolio management, conveyancing, and dispute resolution. We maintain strong regulatory compliance as an SRA-authorised firm (No. 8007466) while offering innovative solutions like 'no win no fee' personal injury claims. Through successive generations of legal professionals, we've maintained our commitment to delivering practical, compassionate legal support tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Conveyancing
Commercial Property
Legal Aid
Property Portfolio Management
Dispute Resolution
Motor Offences
Personal Injury Claims
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years' experience serving South Yorkshire communities
- Our team includes Resolution Accredited Specialists and Law Society panel members
- We hold Legal Aid Public Funding franchises for family and criminal matters
- We offer free initial consultations in selected legal areas
- We provide 24/7 police station representation services
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Family Law
Our specialist family law solicitors provide expert guidance on divorce, child protection, domestic abuse, and family disputes. With Resolution Accredited Specialists and Collaborative lawyers, we prioritise sensitive, child-focused solutions while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the legal process.
Criminal Defence
As one of South Yorkshire's most established criminal defence teams, we offer immediate representation for police station interviews and court proceedings. Our SRA-regulated solicitors handle all criminal matters including motoring offences, with 24/7 emergency availability for urgent cases.
Conveyancing
We provide competitive conveyancing services for residential and commercial property transactions. Our experienced team handles purchases, sales, leasehold matters, and property development deals across Sheffield and Rotherham with transparent pricing and dedicated client support.
Commercial Property
Specialising in commercial property law, we assist businesses with lease transactions, portfolio management, and property development projects. Our services include acquisition/disposal support, lease renewals, and property finance arrangements for clients ranging from SMEs to major developers.
Legal Aid
We offer Legal Aid-funded services in family, childcare, and criminal matters for eligible clients. Our SRA-authorised solicitors provide expert representation on both private and public funding bases, including 'no win no fee' options for personal injury claims.
People
Jonathan F. Darwin
Partner
Experienced legal professional specialising in commercial property transactions with extensive knowledge of portfolio management and property development deals.
David P. Staniforth
Partner
Established solicitor with significant expertise in criminal defence matters and commercial property transactions across South Yorkshire.
Karen Moxon Smith
Partner
Specialist family law solicitor with Resolution accreditation and extensive experience in childcare and domestic abuse cases.
Nick Elliott
Partner
Commercial law expert handling property transactions, business sales, and portfolio management for corporate and private clients.
Sean Bennett
Partner
Experienced practitioner in criminal defence and motoring offences with a focus on police station representation and court proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, commercial property, and Legal Aid matters across South Yorkshire.
Do you offer Legal Aid services?
Yes, we hold Public Funding franchises for Legal Aid in family, childcare, and criminal matters for eligible clients.
Can you handle commercial property transactions?
Our commercial property team manages leases, portfolio management, and property development deals for businesses and investors.
Are your conveyancing fees competitive?
We provide transparent, competitive conveyancing fees with dedicated support for residential and commercial property transactions.
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 police station representation for criminal matters and urgent legal advice through our Sheffield office.
