Johnson Astills

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Trusted Legal Services in Leicester & Loughborough

At Johnson Astills, we represent the modern face of legal firms, combining approachability with professional excellence. With decades of collective experience, our solicitors specialise in family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, and more, serving clients across Leicestershire and the East Midlands. Recognised through awards and accreditations, including Law Society endorsements and Lexcel certification, we prioritise client care and tailored legal solutions.

Our team delivers expert representation in motoring offences, domestic violence cases, and complex criminal matters, offering 24/7 support for urgent needs. We maintain offices in Leicester and Loughborough, ensuring accessibility while upholding rigorous practice management standards. Client testimonials highlight our empathetic approach, efficient communication, and successful outcomes in challenging cases.

Services

Family Law Conveyancing Criminal Defence Motoring Offences Wills and Probate Domestic Violence Cases Child Arrangements Property Transactions

Highlights and features

We offer over 25 years of combined experience in criminal defence and family law.
Our 24/7 police station representation ensures immediate legal support when needed.
Lexcel-accredited practice management guarantees exceptional client care standards.
Fixed-fee services provide cost certainty for conveyancing and family law matters.
Specialist accreditation in Children Law and Criminal Litigation demonstrates expertise.

Associations and certifications

Law Society
Lexcel

What people say

Exceptional support during vulnerable times Professional and efficient service Positive experience with clear communication Secure and supported throughout process Highly recommendable expertise

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Family Law

Our family law specialists guide clients through relationship breakdowns, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We provide empathetic support for divorce proceedings, cohabitation agreements, and domestic abuse cases. With Resolution membership and collaborative law expertise, we prioritise amicable solutions while preparing robust court representation when necessary.

Conveyancing

We handle residential property transactions including freehold/leasehold purchases, remortgaging, and equity transfers. Our CQS-accredited conveyancers offer fixed-fee services with transparent pricing, online case management, and average completion times of 8-12 weeks. We specialise in complex transactions requiring detailed legal scrutiny.

Criminal Defence

Our Higher Court Advocates defend clients facing serious criminal charges including motoring offences, fraud, and violent crimes. Available 24/7 for police station representation, we combine trial expertise with strategic plea negotiations. The team includes accredited police station representatives and specialist motoring offence solicitors.

Motoring Offences

We defend clients against speeding, drink-driving, and totting-up bans with exceptional hardship applications. Our solicitors challenge evidence accuracy and negotiate mitigated penalties, offering fixed-fee representation in Magistrates and Crown Courts for both private and legally aided cases.

Wills and Probate

Our specialists create tailored wills, manage probate administration, and establish trusts for inheritance tax planning. We handle complex estate distributions, deputyship applications, and lasting powers of attorney, ensuring legal compliance while protecting clients' wishes.

People

Emma Mitchell

Director

Family law specialist with 15+ years' experience, 2014/15 Solicitor of the Year, leading collaborative law resolutions and child arrangement cases.

Helen Johnson

Managing Director

Higher Court Advocate with 25+ years' criminal defence experience, specialising in serious fraud and murder cases with 24/7 court representation.

Jane Hinds

Senior Associate

Wills and probate expert, member of Lifetime Lawyers, specialising in elderly client care and complex estate planning matters.

Rachel Diorio

Senior Solicitor

Criminal defence specialist with focus on motoring offences and regulatory defence, providing 24/7 police station representation.

Manni Chumber

Solicitor

Conveyancing expert with CQS accreditation, managing residential property transactions and complex leasehold matters.

Questions

What areas of law does Johnson Astills specialise in?

We specialise in family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, motoring offences, and wills/probate, with accredited expertise in Children Law and Criminal Litigation.

Are your legal fees transparent and fixed?

We offer fixed-fee services for conveyancing and family law matters, with upfront cost breakdowns and no hidden charges.

Do you provide 24/7 legal support?

Our criminal defence team offers 24/7 representation for police station interviews and urgent court hearings.

How are client data protected?

Client data is securely held for 90 days and destroyed confidentially, complying with GDPR and ICO regulations.

What accreditations do you hold?

We hold Law Society accreditations in Children Law and Criminal Litigation, plus Lexcel certification for practice excellence.

Can you assist with urgent family law matters?

Our family law team handles urgent child arrangement orders and domestic violence protection applications immediately.

Reviews (7)

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Rebecca West

Aug 29, 2021 Report

I would highly recommend this Firm of Solicitors. They dealt with my case in a professional and understanding manner and were able to allay my worries at a very difficult time. I would not hesitate to use this Firm again.

Craig Sawbridge

Apr 22, 2021 Report

Id like to say a huge thank you to Johnson Astills for representing me. The information received from the team and keeping me in the loop with my case .
Id like to say a big thank you to my solicitor Rachel too. Fantastic all the way through and would highly recommend to anyone. Nothing was a problem and she helped me overcome my case and was very satisfied with the results. Thank you all .

Caroline Garnett-Clarke

Mar 07, 2021 Report

I can highly recommend this outstanding firm of solicitors. From first contact through to the final phone call, I felt looked after and supported. A special thanks to Michelle Harding who is to be commended for her work. Thank you.

Sam Robinson

Feb 21, 2021 Report

Ive had numerous people from Johnson Astills assist me in my case and have assisted extremely well and supported me from start to finish and getting me the best outcome possible. Couldnt of chosen anywhere better in the area in my opinion been well looked after and if ever in need of solicitors theyre amazing and will do all they can without you even knowing. Very great full to everyone.

Jan Lloyd

Feb 20, 2021 Report

Rachel Diorio represented me on a totting up of points case. Rachel was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, answering all queries quickly and efficiently. The outcome was a great result, would recommend highly

Lenka Danisova

Feb 16, 2021 Report

Emma Mitchell has represented me on a "Child arrangements matter". It was the most stressful time for me. Emma took over my case only a few days before my court hearing and I am very pleased with the outcome. Thnak you again!

Kully Singh

Feb 03, 2021 Report

I cant thank Johnson Astills Solicitors enough i had false allegations put on me from my soon to be ex wife, from my very 1st shaken phone call to the last call i had today with good news the service was absolutely great, Olivia Peck was dealing with my case she kept in regular contact with me to keep me updated and despite me ringing her all the time she was consistently helpful and always had time for me, she never rushed or tried to fob me off and always gave me great advice she is truly an asset to this company,
i would highly recommend this company if i could i would give more then 5 stars