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Solicitors in Leicester
At Johnson Astills, our Leicester team provides expert legal services to individuals and families throughout Leicestershire and the East Midlands. We offer comprehensive support across various legal areas, including family law, conveyancing, Wills, probate, and criminal law (including motoring offences).
Our approach to legal issues is practical and client-focused, aiming to deliver outcomes aligned with your needs. We prioritise transparency and provide guidance supported by in-depth legal knowledge.
To contact our Leicester solicitors, email legal@johnsonastills.com or call 0116 255 4855.
Johnson Astills Solicitors
1 New Walk
Leicester
LE1 6RU
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Our services for individuals in Leicester
Family law
Family law matters are often emotionally charged and complex, especially where children are involved. Our Leicester family law solicitors provide sensitive support, carefully listening to your needs to offer guidance tailored to your situation.
Our family law expertise includes:
- Adoption and donor conception
- Child arrangement order
- Cohabitation agreements
- Collaborative law
- Divorce and relationship breakdown
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Child abduction and international divorce
- Family finance
- Female genital mutilation
- Forced marriage
- Prenuptial agreements
See our Family law service page for further details.
Child care and social services
Social services involvement can be challenging, but their aim is to ensure children’s safety. Our Leicester solicitors offer clear, compassionate support, with our child law specialists being members of the Law Society Children Panel and Resolution.
See our child care & social services page for further details.
Residential conveyancing
Buying or selling property can be stressful. Our conveyancing team provides straightforward advice to guide you through your transaction, ensuring smooth and efficient handling. We are recognised by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), reflecting our expertise.
Our Leicester conveyancing team have knowledge in matters such as:
- Buying and selling residential property
- Remortgaging
- Transfer of equity
- Buying leasehold property and lease extensions
- Severance of joint tenancy
- Buy to lets
See our residential conveyancing service page for further information.
Domestic violence and abuse
If you are facing domestic violence, it’s essential to seek legal assistance. Our solicitors in Leicester help victims with protective measures such as non-molestation and occupation orders.
See our domestic violence and abuse service page for additional details.
Wills and probate
Planning for the future is important. Our Leicester team supports clients in drafting Wills, estate planning, and managing probate matters tailored to fit your needs.
Our services cover:
- Will drafting
- Estate and Inheritance Tax planning
- Grants of Representation
- Estate administration
- Trust creation and management
- Trustee powers and duties
See our Wills and probate service page for further details.
Criminal defence and motoring offences
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming. Our Leicester criminal defence team offers comprehensive support from police station interviews to court representation.
Our services include:
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Driving offences such as speeding and drink or drug driving
- Sexual offences, including rape and sexual assaults
- Harassment
- Assault and battery
- Theft
- Criminal damage
- Drugs offences
- Fraud
- Business crime
- Professional conduct
- Regulatory defence
See our criminal defence service page for additional information.
Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship
When it comes to managing finances and health decisions, appointing a trusted individual can be invaluable. Our solicitors in Leicester help with establishing Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship applications.
Our expertise includes:
- Creating and Registering LPAs
- Court of Protection Deputyship Applications
- Statutory Will Applications
See our Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection Deputyship service page for further details.
Fitness to practise
A fitness to practise hearing can have significant consequences. Our team provides strategic support to safeguard your professional standing.
Our Leicester team assist professionals, including:
- Doctors
- Nurses
- Dentists
- Solicitors and Barristers
- Teachers
- Taxi Drivers
- Students
See our Fitness to practise service page for additional details.
Local legal resources in Leicester
Leicester County Court and Family Court
Leicester County Court and Family Court handles cases related to family law, bankruptcy, child protection, and divorce.
Leicester Magistrates’ Court
Leicester Magistrates’ Court is located on Pocklingtons Walk, this court deals with criminal cases.
Leicester Crown Court
Leicester Crown Court is situated on Wellington Street near the train station, addressing serious criminal matters.
Citizens Advice Leicestershire
Citizens Advice Leicestershire is located on Granby Street, providing general guidance on various issues.
How to find our solicitors in Leicester
By car
The nearest car park is NCP Car Park Welford Road. Exit onto Welford Road, turn right, and walk for about 2 minutes to reach our office on the left.
By train
Our office is a 10-minute walk from Leicester train station.
By bus
The office is near Welford Place bus stops (Stands EP and EM), served by routes 20, X6, X84, 47, 47A, 49, 83, 86, 88 Saffron, 88A Saffron, and 88E Saffron.
Plan your route
Plan your journey to our office here.
Office accessibility
We are committed to making our services accessible to all. If you need additional support, please contact us so we can assist.
Contact our solicitors in Leicester
If you would like to discuss your needs with our Leicester team, please reach out. We’re here to help.
Email us at legal@johnsonastills.com or call 0116 255 4855.