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Trusted Legal Services in North Wales
Humphrys Dawson Solicitors & Advocates has been providing specialist legal advice for over 30 years, serving clients across North Wales and beyond. Our team of experienced solicitors offers 24/7 availability for urgent matters, including police station representation and emergency legal support. We specialise in criminal defence, childcare law, and motoring offences, with offices in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay ensuring accessibility for our clients. Our approach combines legal expertise with a commitment to plain-speaking advice, avoiding unnecessary jargon to ensure clear communication. We maintain strong accreditations through our SRA regulation and prioritise client care, offering legal aid where applicable and transparent pricing structures.Our seven-strong legal team includes specialists in family law, criminal law, and motoring law, with extensive experience in both local and national cases. We pride ourselves on being approachable throughout the legal process, treating each client as an individual while pursuing justice with professionalism. Our offices cover North Wales, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire, supported by a 24-hour on-call service for emergency situations. We maintain strict data protection standards and focus on resolving legal challenges with a balance of expertise and personal attention. Our reputation as trusted legal advisors is built on decades of consistent service delivery and a client-first approach to legal representation.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Motoring Offences
Legal Aid
Court Representation
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined legal expertise across criminal, family, and motoring law
- 24/7 on-call solicitors for emergency legal situations
- SRA-regulated firm maintaining strict professional standards
- Seven-strong legal team with specialist accreditations
- Approachable, jargon-free communication throughout the legal process
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
What people say
24/7 availability
Approachable team
Effective representation
Expert knowledge
Prompt service
Services
Criminal Law
Our fully accredited criminal law team provides expert representation at police stations, magistrates' courts, and crown courts across North Wales. With 24/7 availability, we offer immediate support for arrests and legal proceedings. Our solicitors specialise in serious offences including sexual allegations, regulatory breaches, and appeals, maintaining SRA-regulated standards throughout our service delivery.
Family Law
Specialist family law services cover care proceedings, adoption, private law disputes, and domestic violence injunctions. Our Law Society-accredited solicitors provide compassionate representation for complex family matters. We offer legal aid assessments and transparent pricing for services including contact arrangements and care order disputes.
Motoring Offences
Expert defence for drink driving, speeding, and other motoring offences with focus on licence protection. We specialise in hardship arguments and early licence restoration applications. Our solicitors have extensive experience challenging penalties while maintaining client livelihoods through strategic legal representation.
24 Hour Support
Immediate legal assistance available 365 days a year with police station attendance within 45 minutes of contact. Our on-call rota ensures continuous support for urgent matters including arrests and emergency court appearances. This service operates alongside standard office hours for comprehensive legal coverage.
Court Representation
Comprehensive court representation from magistrates' to crown courts, including barrister instruction for complex cases. We manage legal aid applications and provide cost estimates for self-funded clients. Our team specialises in presenting defences across criminal, family, and motoring law jurisdictions.
People
Chris Dawson
Senior Partner
With decades of legal experience, Chris leads the firm's criminal law department. He specialises in complex criminal defence cases and maintains 24/7 availability for emergency legal situations.
Nia Dawson
Solicitor/Partner
Nia focuses on family law matters with Law Society accreditation. She provides expert guidance on childcare proceedings and private law arrangements while maintaining collaborative law training.
Victoria Humphrys
Associate Solicitor
Specialising in family law, Victoria holds Law Society Children Panel accreditation. She manages complex care proceedings and adoption cases with a focus on client-centred legal solutions.
Simon Killeen
In-house Counsel
Simon provides legal counsel across all practice areas with particular expertise in motoring law. He manages defence strategies for serious traffic offences and licence protection cases.
Carley Price
Family Solicitor
Carley specialises in family law with focus on childcare proceedings and domestic violence injunctions. She provides clear legal guidance while maintaining approachable client communication.
Questions
What areas of law does Humphrys Dawson specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, and motoring offences with expert court representation across North Wales and surrounding regions.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency legal assistance including police station visits within 45 minutes of contact, 365 days a year.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We assess all clients for legal aid eligibility during initial consultations and provide transparent pricing options for self-funded cases.
What locations do you cover?
Our services cover North Wales, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire from our Rhyl and Colwyn Bay offices.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our seven-strong team collectively holds decades of legal experience with specialist accreditations in criminal, family, and motoring law.
Do you handle court representation?
We provide comprehensive court representation from magistrates' courts to crown courts, including instructing specialist barristers when required.
Reviews (2)
Paul Perry
Sep 07, 2018
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The very best solicitors, I would recommend 100% , Very helpful and put my mind at ease . Thank you for helping me.
Kindly Ellz
Nov 02, 2017
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Trying to get of certain briefs in this firm, even when they are supposedly working on your case, is like attempting to get blood out of a stone
