Stephanie Rutherford

Partner, Head of Residential Conveyancing

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Steph graduated in 2017 having undertaken her L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M Legal Practice Course at the University of Sunderland. She then joined Sweeney Miller Law in 2018 as a paralegal. Following her progression, she commenced her training contract at the firm leading to her qualifying as a solicitor in July 2022. Working in the Sunderland Residential Conveyancing department, Steph deals with sales and purchases with a particular focus on auctions. She was promoted to Partner in 2026. You can contact Steph by telephone or email for assistance with any residential conveyancing matters.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Steph graduated in 2017 having undertaken her L.L.B (Hons) and L.L.M Legal Practice Course at the University of Sunderland. She then joined Sweeney Miller Law in 2018 as a paralegal. Following her progression, she commenced her training contract at the firm leading to her qualifying as a solicitor in July 2022. Working in the Sunderland Residential Conveyancing department, Steph deals with sales and purchases with a particular focus on auctions. She was promoted to Partner in 2026. You can contact Steph by telephone or email for assistance with any residential conveyancing matters.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
  • Licensed for 4 years

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Tuesday 09:00–17:00 (Open)
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Friday 09:00–17:00
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Kortnee thompson

Housing & Property

First time buyer

Fantastic solicitors! Very helpful and explains everything clearly and very fast responses.

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Thanks for taking the time to leave such kind feedback for Stephanie and Reyhan. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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ANDREW

Housing & Property

SALE OF PROPERTY

I just wanted to say a huge thank‑you for your excellent work selling my house. Your professionalism and hard‑work helped get the property sold smoothly. I really appreciate your effort and great communication throughout the whole process. I would happily recommend you to anyone looking to sell their home.

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Many thanks Andrew for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Lesley

Housing & Property

Excellence in conveyancing

Had a bit of a rocky road in selling a property. Throughout, Stephanie and then Lucy were first-rate in offering guidance and clear communication throughout. Pricing was fair. Where they could save me money, they cheerfully did. I strongly recommend that if you are selling a house that you look no further than Sweeney Miller!

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anonymous

Housing & Property

Professional & efficient

I would recommend to family & friends. Good communication throughout with an efficient and professional service.

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Esther N

Housing & Property

House purchase

I just purchased my first house with a great, professional and advise from the team at Sweeney Miller. My massive appreciation goes to Stephanie, she was amazingly professional every step of the way. Documents were always forwarded on time which I found very helpful.

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Thanks so much Ester for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We wish you every happiness in your first home.

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Felix

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Felix

Absolutely brilliant. Stephanie was totally transparent, on hand when needed and swift to action things. Can’t ask for more than that.

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Sarah

Exchanged today on the purchase of my new home. Sweeney Miller were recommended to me by my mortgage advisor and have been fantastic throughout. Stephanie Rutherford has been brilliant with communication, prompt with replies and has ensured everything is done as quickly as possible, despite the sale being delayed after having to go to probate. I will 100% use Sweeney Miller again in future if I decide to move.

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I used Stephanie Rutherford at Sweeney Miller Law for a house purchase and couldn't have been happier. Great communication and swift completion.

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Charlotte

I have recently just purchased my first home and used Sweeney Miller Law. From the very start Stephanie Rutherford was extremely professional and helpful, I worried that I wouldn't understand some of the legal terms but she explained everything to me. Another thing which I was so grateful for was her patience as I had a couple of bumps in the road with my house purchase. The whole process of buying my home went very smoothly and I think that was definitely down to having a great solicitor. Lucy and Reyhan were part of the process too and were just as helpful and professional. I would 100% recommend them all.

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Alfie

Great service from start to finish. Stephanie was brilliant and kept us up to date with everything and was brilliant with making the process fast and easy.

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