Business Details
26 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Legal Services in Wakefield
JWP Solicitors is a dedicated legal practice serving West Yorkshire and the North of England, offering specialist expertise across a range of legal disciplines. Our team of solicitors are accredited members of professional bodies including the Law Society Children and Family Panel, Resolution, and the Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. With a focus on family law, criminal defence, childcare proceedings, and private client services, we provide tailored legal representation supported by a committed team of higher court advocates and legal professionals.Our practice prioritises individual case management, transparent fee structures, and accessible legal aid assessments where applicable. Established at the turn of the century, we have expanded to multiple regional offices while maintaining a client-centred approach to legal solutions.
Services
Criminal Defence
Road Traffic Law
Family Law
Childcare Proceedings
Wills & Probate
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Adoption Services
Care Home Planning
Inheritance Tax Advice
Private Client Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent fee structures with fixed pricing options
- Our team includes Higher Courts Advocates with specialist accreditations
- Every case receives individualised attention and strategic planning
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal support for critical cases
- Our solicitors maintain active memberships in key legal professional bodies
Associations and certifications
- Law Society Children and Family Panel
- Resolution
- Solicitors for the Elderly
- Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme
Services
Criminal Defence
Our Criminal Defence team represents clients facing serious charges including murder, rape, and complex fraud cases. We provide immediate police station assistance, court representation, and appeals with accredited solicitors available 24/7. Specialising in strategic defence planning and negotiation with Crown Prosecution Service, we maintain a strong track record in both Magistrates and Crown Courts.
Family Law
Specialist family law services cover divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child custody arrangements. Our solicitors handle complex financial divisions, mediation services, and court applications while prioritising amicable resolutions. We offer fixed fee options for divorce petitions and consent orders with experienced legal executives supporting client needs.
Childcare Proceedings
With eight specialist childcare lawyers holding Law Society accreditation, we represent parents and children in care proceedings. Our services include emergency protection applications, adoption breakdown cases, and special guardianship orders. The team provides court representation and social services negotiation with over 80 years combined experience in child welfare matters.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Private client specialists assist with creating legally binding Lasting Powers of Attorney documents. We guide clients through property and financial affairs LPAs as well as health and welfare arrangements, ensuring compliance with Court of Protection requirements while addressing individual estate planning needs.
Road Traffic Defence
Our road traffic specialists handle drink driving, speeding, and totting-up disqualifications. With 24/7 availability, we provide police station representation and court defence strategies including exceptional hardship arguments. The team regularly secures favourable outcomes through special reasons submissions and penalty mitigation.
People
Gareth Long
Managing Director
Head of Family Department with over two decades' experience, specialising in complex financial matters following relationship breakdowns. Accredited Resolution member handling high court advocacy cases since 2003.
Damien Dobson
Director
Family law specialist with Law Society Children Panel accreditation, representing local authorities and families in adoption breakdown cases. Qualified legal representative with expertise in adult care and mental health law since 2008.
John Wilkinson
Director
Criminal defence expert and Higher Courts Advocate since 2000, specialising in serious charges including European Court of Human Rights cases. Duty Solicitor Scheme member providing 24/7 police station representation.
Amanda Steele
Director
Family law practitioner since 2002 with Law Society Children Panel accreditation, representing children and parents in public law proceedings with significant advocacy experience.
Joanna Longfellow
Solicitor
Private client specialist accredited by Solicitors for the Elderly, focusing on wills, trusts, and Court of Protection matters. Shortlisted in Yorkshire Legal Awards 2019 for private client excellence.
Questions
What areas of law does JWP Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, family law, childcare proceedings, road traffic offences, and private client services including wills and lasting powers of attorney.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, our criminal defence and road traffic teams provide 24-hour emergency advice and representation at police stations and courts.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We provide clear cost breakdowns from case outset, including fixed pricing options for divorce proceedings and consent orders.
Can I get legal aid?
Legal aid remains available for certain family and criminal cases - we assess eligibility during initial consultations and assist with application processes.
How experienced is your team?
Our solicitors hold specialist accreditations including Law Society panels and Resolution membership, with collective experience spanning decades across multiple legal disciplines.
Do you operate outside Wakefield?
We serve clients across West Yorkshire and Northern England with offices in Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, and Pontefract.
