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Solicitors in Uxbridge, Hillingdon

Finding a solicitor in Hillingdon

If you need legal help, the hardest part is often knowing where to look. This is a guide to finding and checking a solicitor in Hillingdon, London, for anyone searching for solicitors in Uxbridge or the rest of the borough. Three official routes can help, and none of them depends on the borough you choose.

  1. The SRA Solicitors Register lets you check whether somebody is a solicitor, where they work and whether a firm is regulated by the SRA.
  2. The Law Society Find a Solicitor service searches by name, SRA ID, location, area of practice and legal issue.
  3. The “Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator” service searches by postcode. The advisers ask about your problem and finances, so they can work out whether you can get legal aid.

Courts and tribunals for Hillingdon

Some legal problems end up in court, so it helps to know which buildings serve this area. Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court is at The Court House, Harefield Road, Uxbridge UB8 1PQ and handles crime.

Uxbridge County Court and Family Court is at 501 Uxbridge Road, Hayes UB4 8HL. It handles divorce hearings, domestic abuse, housing and money claims.

However, the right court depends on the type of case. The Find a Court or Tribunal service on GOV.UK shows which court handles a case. It also gives each court’s address, opening times, what it handles and contact details.

Paying for a solicitor is not the only option, so check the free routes first. Uxbridge Citizens Advice, also called Hillingdon Citizens Advice, is listed on Citizens Advice at a postal address in Uxbridge. However, its office is not open to the public, and it can only help people who live in the London Borough of Hillingdon.

Please note that the Law Centres Network reports that Hillingdon Law Centre in Hayes has permanently closed. It points people in Hillingdon to the Hillingdon Advice Partnership for other free legal help. Hillingdon Council’s official website is hillingdon.gov.uk, and the council also has a “Benefits” page and a page titled “Housing”.

There are national routes too. The GOV.UK “Check if you can get legal aid” service asks about your legal problem, income and savings. It then tells you 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, because 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, and it lists all Law Centres across the UK on one page.

Common reasons to look for a solicitor

People usually look for a solicitor because a particular task has come up. Each practice area has its own page, so these are only short pointers.

  • Family law covers matters such as divorce and arrangements for children after a separation.
  • Conveyancing is the legal work involved in buying or selling a home.
  • Wills and probate covers making a will and dealing with a person’s estate after they die.
  • Employment law deals with problems between employers and the people who work for them.
  • Immigration covers applications to live, work or study in the UK.
  • Criminal defence is for people who are being investigated or charged with an offence.
  • Dispute resolution covers disagreements over money, contracts or property that need settling.
  • Personal injury covers claims after an accident or injury that someone else may have caused.

Checking that a solicitor is regulated

Regulation means an official body sets standards and can act when they are not met. Legal Choices says the SRA keeps watch over all solicitors in England and Wales and the firms they work for. It also says the SRA takes action when solicitors fall below the required standards or act dishonestly. The SRA describes its register as the definitive impartial source of information about the law firms and people it regulates. Our check-a-solicitor page shows you how to use it.

Questions to ask before you instruct a solicitor

A few plain questions can save you trouble later, because they set expectations at the start. Ask the firm how it will work out the fee and what the quote includes. Our guide to solicitor hourly rates in London explains how charging by the hour works.

Ask who will do the work, since a junior colleague may handle much of it. Find out how often the firm will update you and by what method. Finally, ask how the firm is regulated, so you can confirm the answer on the register.

Solicitors' firms in Hillingdon

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

Frequently asked questions

Which courts are there in Hillingdon?
Two courts are listed for the area. Uxbridge Magistrates' Court is at The Court House, Harefield Road, Uxbridge UB8 1PQ and handles crime. Uxbridge County Court and Family Court is at 501 Uxbridge Road, Hayes UB4 8HL, and it handles divorce hearings, domestic abuse, housing and money claims. However, the Find a Court or Tribunal service on GOV.UK shows which court suits your case.
Where can I get free legal help in Hillingdon?
Uxbridge Citizens Advice can help, but only people who live in the London Borough of Hillingdon, and its office is not open to the public. Hillingdon Law Centre in Hayes has permanently closed, so the Law Centres Network points people to the Hillingdon Advice Partnership instead. If you cannot get legal aid, GOV.UK also points to AdviceNow.
How do I check the regulation of a solicitor in Hillingdon?
Look the person or firm up on the SRA Solicitors Register. It lets you check whether somebody is a solicitor and where they work. You can also use the Law Society's Find a Solicitor service, which searches by name, SRA ID, location, area of practice and legal issue. Both tools work for any borough, so a Hillingdon address is not required.
Do I have to use a conveyancing solicitor based in Hillingdon?
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, because Scotland has a different process. As a result, a firm elsewhere in England and Wales can act for a Hillingdon property.
How do I find a legal aid adviser for my postcode in Hillingdon?
Use the GOV.UK-linked service called Find a legal aid adviser or family mediator. It finds legal aid advisers in England and Wales by postcode. The advisers then ask about your problem and your finances, so they can work out whether you can get legal aid. Have your postcode and a short note of your problem ready.

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