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Expert Legal Services in Oxford & Swindon
Established over four decades ago, Wilson Solicitors has built a reputation as a trusted family-run legal practice serving clients across Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a client-centric approach, offering tailored solutions in areas including family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, and probate. With three qualified solicitors - Howard J Wilson, Laurence Wilson, and Sebastien J Wilson - we maintain a commitment to accessibility through transparent pricing and 24/7 emergency availability. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we balance professional excellence with personal service, ensuring clients receive clear guidance and robust representation.Our team's extensive experience, including Higher Rights of Audience for criminal advocacy, enables comprehensive legal support for individuals, families, and businesses. We operate under strict professional standards while maintaining flexibility to address each client's unique circumstances. Through continuous improvement of our processes and procedures, we strive to deliver timely, cost-effective legal solutions without compromising quality. Our dual office locations in Oxford and Swindon ensure convenient access to legal services across the region.
Services
Children Law
Family Law
Criminal Defence
Wills & Probate
Conveyancing
Litigation
Trusts
Domestic Violence
Divorce Law
Care Proceedings
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) with Higher Rights of Audience
- Transparent pricing with fixed fee initial consultations available
- 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent matters
- Multilingual services including French and Spanish language capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal Aid Agency
Services
Children Law
Specialist legal representation in child custody matters, care proceedings, and child arrangement orders. We provide urgent support for pre-proceedings meetings and court applications. Legal aid typically available for eligible cases. Our solicitors have specialist accreditation in child law matters.
Criminal Defence
Comprehensive criminal law services including police station representation, youth court proceedings, and crown court trials. We handle motoring offences, road traffic cases, and serious criminal allegations. Emergency support available 24/7 with legal aid options for qualifying clients.
Conveyancing
Residential property transaction services covering freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, and transfers. Fees range from 1,5006,000 plus VAT depending on property value and transaction complexity. Includes standard searches and legal documentation preparation.
Wills and Probate
Will drafting services starting at 550 plus VAT and probate administration from 1,500 plus VAT. We handle straightforward estates to complex inheritance tax matters. Specialist advice available for trust creation and inheritance act claims.
Family Law
Expert guidance in divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and domestic violence injunctions. Hourly rates from 250400 plus VAT with fixed fee initial consultations. Specialised services include pre-nuptial agreements and complex financial dispute resolution.
People
Howard J Wilson
Principal Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 1980 with Higher Rights of Audience in criminal law. Specialises in complex criminal defence cases and family law matters. Over 40 years' experience in legal practice.
Laurence Wilson
Assistant Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2009 with expertise in French and Spanish language cases. Handles probate matters and family law cases. Educated at Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University.
Sebastien J Wilson
Assistant Solicitor
Qualified Solicitor Advocate since 2018 with focus on private children act proceedings. Specialises in injunctions and family law matters. Holds LLB (Hons) from King's College London.
Questions
What areas of law does Wilson Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defence, conveyancing, wills and probate, litigation, and trust matters. Our solicitors have particular expertise in children's law and domestic violence cases.
Are your legal services available outside normal office hours?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency legal support and can arrange out-of-hours meetings for urgent matters requiring immediate attention.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We offer Legal Aid for eligible clients in criminal matters and family law cases. Eligibility is determined through means and merits assessments conducted during your initial consultation.
What are your conveyancing fees?
Our conveyancing fees range from £1,500–£6,000 plus VAT depending on property value and transaction complexity. This includes standard freehold and leasehold transactions with no title issues.
How much does a will cost?
Basic will drafting services start at £550 plus VAT. More complex wills involving trusts or inheritance tax planning are charged at hourly rates ranging from £250–£400 plus VAT.
What are your complaint resolution procedures?
We aim to resolve complaints within 21 days through direct discussion. Formal complaints are reviewed by senior partners, with escalation options to the Legal Ombudsman or Solicitors Regulation Authority if required.
