Sarah Ward

Divorce and Family

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Sarah brings a unique and personal perspective to her practice. Having navigated her divorce with a young family, she understands the challenges her clients face during relationship breakdowns. Sarah quickly establishes a strong connection with her clients, providing them with robust legal and practical advice delivered in a cost-effective, constructive, and compassionate manner. Recognised for her tough negotiation skills, Sarah is unwavering in her commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for all her clients. Before joining Setfords, Sarah held key positions at a top family law firm in the UK, handling high-profile and high value cases.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 340696

  • Based in Guildford, Surrey
  • Licensed for 21 years

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Sarah brings a unique and personal perspective to her practice. Having navigated her divorce with a young family, she understands the challenges her clients face during relationship breakdowns. Sarah quickly establishes a strong connection with her clients, providing them with robust legal and practical advice delivered in a cost-effective, constructive, and compassionate manner. Recognised for her tough negotiation skills, Sarah is unwavering in her commitment to securing the best possible outcomes for all her clients. Before joining Setfords, Sarah held key positions at a top family law firm in the UK, handling high-profile and high value cases.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 340696

  • Based in Guildford, Surrey
  • Licensed for 21 years

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  • English

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

74 North Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4AW

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anonymous

Exceptional support and expertise

I can’t recommend Sarah highly enough. Her support truly goes above and beyond what you’d expect from a solicitor. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and efficient when it comes to the legal side, but she also brings a level of empathy and understanding that makes a real difference. At times, it felt like Sarah was more than just a solicitor, she was also a coach, guiding me through one of the most challenging periods I’ve faced. She has a way of making you feel supported, reassured, and, most importantly, not alone. Her ability to balance professionalism with genuine care is something quite special, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

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Dear Client, We're so pleased to hear that Sarah was able to provide such exceptional support during such a challenging time. It's wonderful to know that her expertise and empathy made such a meaningful difference throughout. Thank you for your kind words! Kind regards, Setfords

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anonymous

Family Law

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I cannot speak highly enough of Sarah and the support she has given me over the past two years. She has represented me during an extremely difficult and complex family matter, and throughout that time she has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, Sarah fought my corner with determination, integrity and genuine care. She approaches her work with the dedication of someone who treats your case as though it were her own family’s. Knowing that someone so capable and committed was standing beside me made an immeasurable difference during what were often very dark and stressful times. What sets Sarah apart is not only her legal expertise but also her humanity. She has always been incredibly responsive, patient and reassuring whenever I needed guidance or clarity. No matter how difficult things became, she remained calm, strategic and focused, which helped me feel supported and protected throughout the process. Over time, my family also came to know Sarah and developed a deep respect for her. She has been a constant source of strength and reassurance for all of us. I often describe her as my “guardian angel,” because I genuinely don’t know how I would have navigated the last two years without her support. I have already recommended Sarah to others who have seen first-hand how dedicated she has been in helping me, and I would not hesitate to do so again. Anyone who has Sarah representing them will have a truly formidable advocate in their corner.

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Dear Client, We're so pleased to hear that Sarah was able to provide such exceptional support and dedication throughout such a difficult and complex matter. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Kind regards, Setfords

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anonymous

Family Law

Simply the best

I cannot put into words how amazing Sarah is, I don’t think I could have got through the last year and a half without her. Sarah is always at the end of the phone and truly cares about you and your case. Her advice is fantastic and she will fight for what is right but also make sure you know the facts and what to expect. I have worked with solicitors in the past and never ever came across anyone like Sarah. You feel like you are a total priority and from the bottom of my heart anyone who is dealing with child arrangement orders and child matters you need Sarah because in situations where you feel like there is no end she will find that light and take no prisoners on her way. She is simply the best and the best decision I made was calling Sarah over a year ago. Thank you Sarah for everything.

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Dear Client, We're so pleased to hear that Sarah was able to provide such dedicated and compassionate support throughout what sounds like a very difficult period. Thank you for taking the time to share such heartfelt feedback! Kind regards, Setfords

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Milly

Amazing representation for us

The representation myself and my son received was outstanding. From the very first phone call, I felt reassured and not alone. Sarah was thorough and clear about everything from minute one. Her professionalism, determination and dedication to our case have been wonderful all the way through. Sarah's genuineness and efficiency make her a pleasure to deal with. Sarah's responses were always prompt, I always knew where I stood due to everything being made clear and the billing side was always transparent. What could have been an entirely different experience was made far more bearable by really feeling that we had an friend on our side representing us with her extensive legal expertise. Sarah was always easy to contact and get a response from, I was never left waiting in the dark. We had the best possible outcome for our case, we are absolutely thrilled. I would thoroughly recommend Sarah Ward, she went above and beyond for us and was just beyond amazing, despite being so human and approachable at the same time.

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Daphne

Family Law

Outstanding Service

I had heard high praise for Sarah from nearly everyone in the northeast. So why did I hesitate to hire her and instead consider a lesser-known solicitor with no 5 star reviews? I felt intimidated and overwhelmed at the thought of working with someone so highly regarded as Sarah, and I assumed her services would be beyond my budget. With all those glowing reviews, I doubted she would even want to take on my basic situation, which amounted to nothing more than a tumultuous marriage and significant debts. I was embarrassed about my circumstances, leading me to select a low-profile lawyer. That turned out to be a costly error. With encouragement from friends, I eventually decided to reach out to Sarah. What a revelation! From our very first conversation, she treated me as her top priority. Since then, she has been my unwavering support, alleviating my worries and swiftly securing an outstanding settlement for me. To my surprise, with a bit of creativity and a generous spirit, her services were actually within my modest budget. So, if you find yourself navigating a separation, take my advice: don’t hesitate or waste time and money on average lawyers like I did. Reach out to Sarah. You won’t regret it.

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Nikki

Family Law

Nikki

We have worked with a few solicitors over the years trying to resolve family issues concerning child arrangements, but none quite like Sarah Ward. Sarah is a fantastic no-nonsense solicitor who is professional, courteous, and friendly. The service she has provided has been exceptional and I would recommend her to anyone, especially those, such as us, who have struggled with proceedings for years without resolution. Her guidance and advice have been immeasurable.

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Nikki, thanks so much for your great feedback in regards to Sarah Ward! We are delighted that you opted to trust Samuel Phillips after your experience of using other firms. Sarah is a fantastic, highly experienced and skilled family solicitor and we too share your sentiments! If we can be of any further assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best wishes, Sharon Boyd, Chief Executive, Samuel Phillips Law

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Caroline

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Caroline

Sarah Ward has gone above to support me and my family, over the past year, with financial and family matters. She is extremely professional and I felt extremely confident to have her by my side in court. I knew I could discuss anything with Sarah and I wouldn't be judged, she was understanding and empathetic. I couldn't recommend her highly enough I hope I don't need a solicitor again, but if i did I would have no doubt in contacting Sarah and having her on my side once again. Thank you for all you help 5 starts stars enough x

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Caroline, we really appreciate you taking the time out to leave such a great review for Sarah. Family matters are often the most complex we deal with and it's so important to have an understanding and supportive solicitor on, and by your side, especially when Court is involved. I am delighted that your matter has concluded and we too hope that you don't need a family solicitor again! However, if there is anything else our other teams can help you with, please don't hesitate to contact us. With best wishes, Sharon Boyd, Chief Executive, Samuel Phillips Law

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