Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hertfordshire and Beyond
Established in 1919, Heckford Norton has built a reputation as a trusted legal partner in Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire. Our firm combines over a century of experience with modern legal practices, offering pragmatic advice across residential property, employment law, family law, conveyancing, and criminal law. With offices in Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City, and Saffron Walden, we prioritise clear communication, transparent pricing, and community-focused service. Accredited by the Law Societys Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Criminal Litigation Scheme, we also hold Cyber Essentials Certification.Our team of solicitors, legal executives, and support staff work collaboratively to protect client interests, ensuring legal processes remain accessible and understandable. We maintain long-term relationships with individuals and businesses, reflecting our commitment to adding value beyond standard legal advice. Our historic Tudor House office in Stevenage symbolises our balance of tradition and adaptability to modern needs.
Services
Residential Property
Employment Law
Family Law
Conveyancing
Crime
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of combined legal expertise.
- Our team holds accreditations from leading industry schemes.
- We prioritise plain English to ensure clarity in legal advice.
- Our offices serve communities across four counties locally.
- We guarantee transparent, fair, and reasonable costs.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme
- Criminal Litigation Scheme
- National Free Wills Network
- Law Society's Family Law Advanced Panel
- Resolution
- Cyber Essentials Certified
What people say
Friendly, professional service
First class service
Highly recommend
Great service
Dependable
Services
Residential Property
We handle residential property transactions, including purchases, sales, and leasehold management. Our solicitors ensure compliance with legal requirements while providing clear guidance on contracts, searches, and completion processes. Clients benefit from our local expertise in Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire.
Employment Law
Our employment law team advises on contracts, disputes, redundancies, and workplace policies. We represent both employers and employees, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with UK employment legislation. Proactive support helps businesses mitigate risks and resolve conflicts efficiently.
Family Law
We specialise in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. Our approach prioritises amicable resolutions through mediation while preparing robust representation when necessary. Accredited by Resolution, we adhere to ethical standards for family dispute resolution.
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service manages property transfers with transparency and efficiency. From initial contracts to completion, we handle searches, mortgage requirements, and legal formalities. Accredited under the Law Societys Conveyancing Quality Scheme, we ensure secure and timely transactions.
Crime
We provide expert criminal defence representation for cases in magistrates and crown courts. Our solicitors advise on charges ranging from motoring offences to serious criminal allegations. Accredited under the Criminal Litigation Scheme, we ensure rigorous defence strategies and client rights protection.
People
Helen Wilmott
Partner
Helen Wilmott specialises in family law, offering compassionate yet pragmatic advice on divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements. With decades of experience, she prioritises client well-being and resolution-focused outcomes.
Alex Graham
Partner
Alex Graham leads employment law and criminal law cases, combining strategic expertise with accessible counsel. His work ensures businesses and individuals navigate legal challenges confidently while maintaining compliance and rights.
Angie Robertson
Associate
Angie Robertson manages private client accounts, ensuring seamless financial administration for legal services. Her role supports the firms commitment to transparent billing and client satisfaction across all departments.
Alan Taylor
Consultant
Alan Taylor provides specialist private client and criminal law consultancy, drawing on extensive experience to guide complex cases. His advisory role enhances the firms capacity to deliver tailored legal solutions.
Questions
What areas do Heckford Norton Solicitors cover?
We serve clients across Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire from offices in Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City, and Saffron Walden.
Are your legal fees transparent?
Yes, our costs are always fair, reasonable, and transparent, with no hidden charges for any services provided.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme, Criminal Litigation Scheme, and Cyber Essentials Certified, among others.
Do you offer online legal consultations?
While we prioritise in-person meetings, we also provide remote consultations via phone or video call for convenience.
What makes your firm different?
Our century-long local presence, accredited expertise, and commitment to plain English legal advice set us apart from larger corporate firms.
Reviews (3)
Fredrick Welch
Dec 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Great service! I recommend Heckford Norton to everyone
Great service! I recommend Heckford Norton to everyone
Ian Ellmers
Nov 19, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have used Heckford Norton for many years. We can not recommend them enough. Very professional, great service always.
We have used Heckford Norton for many years. We can not recommend them enough. Very professional, great service always.
Ian Kelly
Oct 10, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I saw Caroline Selley in Letchworth to write a Will. Caroline was very efficient, professional, helpful and also really friendly. A job I didnt want to do was made simple and easy. Highly recommend.
I saw Caroline Selley in Letchworth to write a Will. Caroline was very efficient, professional, helpful and also really friendly. A job I didnt want to do was made simple and easy. Highly recommend.
