The UK solicitor directory
Find a solicitor who has handled your kind of case before.
Compare law firms and sole practitioners near you. Every listing is checked against the SRA register before it goes live, with regulated status shown on the profile.
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Every city page lists the SRA-regulated firms we have in that area, ranked by verified reviews, and answers the questions people ask most.
How it works
Three steps, no account needed. Shortlist two or three firms, then ask each for a written quote before you instruct one.
Tell us what you need
Pick the matter and your location. We show firms that list that area of law, plus firms that have not listed any services yet.
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Each profile shows the areas of law the firm covers, any fees it has published, its register status and verified reviews, so you can shortlist before you pick up the phone.
Contact them directly
Message or call the firm. We never sell your details or take a referral fee, which the SRA would require the firm to disclose.
How to choose a solicitor
Start with the area of law, not the firm. A solicitor who handles divorces every week is a better choice for your divorce than a general practice that takes one a year, so search for the work you need and your town, then shortlist two or three firms that list it as a service.
Next, check the firm is regulated. Solicitors in England and Wales are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and the SRA register shows whether a solicitor or firm is authorised. Every firm on MyLocalSolicitors is matched to that register before its listing goes live.
Then compare what it will cost. If a firm offers residential conveyancing, uncontested probate, employment tribunal claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal, immigration applications (other than asylum) or defence of summary motoring offences, SRA rules require it to publish its prices, what they include and who will do the work (SRA, transparency in price and service). For other work, ask for a written estimate before you send any documents. Our guides on what conveyancing costs and whether you need a solicitor for probate show what goes into a quote.
Finally, ask who will do the work, who supervises them, and how often you will hear from them. If something goes wrong, complain to the firm first, then to the Legal Ombudsman. If you cannot afford a solicitor, you can check whether you can get legal aid on GOV.UK.
Browse solicitors by area of law or by city, or read how the directory works.
Questions people ask
Is it free to use?
Yes. Searching, comparing and contacting a firm costs you nothing. We do not take a referral fee from the firm you choose, and we never sell your details.
What is the difference between a solicitor and a barrister?
A solicitor usually handles your matter from start to finish and is your main contact. A barrister specialises in advocacy and specialist advice and is normally instructed by a solicitor, although some barristers accept clients directly under the public access scheme (Bar Standards Board).
Can I get free legal advice?
Sometimes. Legal aid covers some problems, such as eviction, domestic abuse and some family matters, if you qualify; check on GOV.UK or call Civil Legal Advice on 0345 345 4345. Law centres and Citizens Advice also give free advice, and some firms offer a free first call.
How do I complain about a solicitor?
Complain to the firm first and give it eight weeks to reply. If you are still unhappy, the Legal Ombudsman can look at it: normally within six months of the firm's final response, and within one year of the problem or of when you found out about it (Legal Ombudsman).
Do you list solicitors in Scotland and Northern Ireland?
Not yet. The firms here are regulated by the SRA, which covers England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own Law Societies, each with its own find-a-solicitor service.
Sources: GOV.UK, what you can get legal aid for; Legal Ombudsman, bringing a complaint; SRA, transparency in price and service.