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Solicitors in Enfield, London

Finding a solicitor in Enfield

A legal problem raises a first question, because you must decide where to look. This is a guide to finding and checking a solicitor in Enfield, London. Three official routes can help, and none of them depends on the borough you choose.

  1. Use the SRA Solicitors Register to look up the records of solicitors and law firms the SRA regulates. It lets you check whether somebody is a solicitor and where they work.
  2. Try the Law Society Find a Solicitor service, which searches by organisation or person, name or SRA ID, location, area of practice and legal issue.
  3. Use the “Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator” service. It finds legal aid advisers in England and Wales by postcode, and they ask about your problem and finances to see if you can get legal aid.

Courts and tribunals for Enfield

Court cases often raise the question of where a hearing takes place. Edmonton County Court and Family Court is at Court House, 59 Fore Street, Edmonton N18 2TN. It handles divorce hearings, childcare arrangements on separation, domestic abuse, housing and money claims.

Because the right court depends on the case, check before you travel anywhere. Find a Court or Tribunal on GOV.UK gives each court or tribunal’s address, opening times, what it handles and contact details. As a result, it shows which court handles a case.

Several free routes exist, although which one fits depends on your problem. Enfield Citizens Advice Bureau is listed on Citizens Advice at Unit 3, Vincent House, 2E Nags Head Road, Ponders End, Enfield EN3 7FN. The listing says there is no drop-in, so call the adviceline first. The bureau has its own website too.

Enfield Council runs the official council website. It also has a page titled “Benefits and money advice” and another titled “Housing”. For example, you might look at them when money or housing worries sit behind a legal problem.

Nationally, GOV.UK has a “Check if you can get legal aid” service. It asks about your legal problem, income and savings, then says whether to speak to someone for phone advice or how to find a legal adviser or mediator near you. A legal adviser applies for legal aid for you, since you cannot apply on your own. If you cannot get legal aid, GOV.UK points to free advice from the Law Centres Network, Citizens Advice and AdviceNow.

The Law Centres Network says Law Centres help people in poverty overcome legal problems. It lists all Law Centres across the UK on one page. Our guide to free legal advice and legal aid in London covers these routes in more depth.

Common reasons to look for a solicitor

Legal work comes in several kinds, and each has its own practice area. For example, family law covers separation, divorce and arrangements for children, while conveyancing covers buying or selling a home. Similarly, wills and probate covers making a will and dealing with an estate, and employment law covers problems at work.

Other areas follow the same pattern. Immigration covers visas and applications, and criminal defence applies when someone faces an accusation. In the same way, dispute resolution covers disagreements with a person or business, and personal injury covers claims after an accident.

Checking that a solicitor is regulated

Regulation means an official body watches over solicitors and acts when standards slip. The SRA describes its register as the definitive impartial source of information about the law firms and people it regulates. Legal Choices says the SRA watches over all solicitors in England and Wales, and the firms they work for. It takes action when solicitors fall below the required standards or act dishonestly. Therefore, check a name before you instruct anyone, using the check-a-solicitor page.

Questions to ask before you instruct a solicitor

A few plain questions can save trouble later, because they show what to expect. Ask the firm how it charges you and what the fee includes. Ask who will do the work on your matter and who will answer for it.

Also ask how the firm will keep you informed, and how often. Finally, ask how the firm is regulated, since the answer should match what the register shows. However, you do not need to settle on the first reply, so take time to weigh up the answers.

Solicitors' firms in Enfield

We do not list firms on this page. To find a solicitor in Enfield, search the SRA Solicitors Register or the Law Society's Find a Solicitor service.

Frequently asked questions

Which courts are there in Enfield?
Edmonton County Court and Family Court is the court named in this guide. It is at Court House, 59 Fore Street, Edmonton N18 2TN, and it handles divorce hearings, childcare arrangements on separation, domestic abuse, housing and money claims. To see which court deals with a particular case, use Find a Court or Tribunal on GOV.UK, which lists addresses, opening times and contact details.
Where can I get free legal help in Enfield?
Enfield Citizens Advice Bureau is listed on Citizens Advice at Unit 3, Vincent House, 2E Nags Head Road, Ponders End, Enfield EN3 7FN. The listing says there is no drop-in, so call the adviceline first. If you cannot get legal aid, GOV.UK points to free advice from the Law Centres Network, Citizens Advice and AdviceNow, and the Law Centres Network says Law Centres help people in poverty overcome legal problems.
How do I check the regulation of a solicitor in Enfield?
Use the SRA Solicitors Register to look up the records of the solicitors and law firms the SRA regulates, and to see whether somebody is a solicitor and where they work. You can try the Law Society Find a Solicitor service too, which searches its database by organisation or person, name or SRA ID, location, area of practice and legal issue.
Do I have to use a conveyancing solicitor based in Enfield?
No. HomeOwners Alliance says there is no need to use a local conveyancing solicitor these days. However, the solicitor must be able to work in the country where the property is, and Scotland has a different process. So an Enfield firm is not a requirement, but check that any firm you pick can act where your property sits.
How do I find a legal aid adviser for my postcode in Enfield?
Use the Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator service, which finds legal aid advisers in England and Wales by postcode. Enter your Enfield postcode, then expect the advisers to ask about your problem and finances. They ask these questions to work out whether you can get legal aid.

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