Joe Colley

Senior Associate Solicitor

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Joe is a senior associate solicitor in our Family Law Team. Joe trained with Machins and rejoined in 2022 after gaining experience with a leading London family law firm. Joe trained at Machins and spent 75% of his training with the Family Law Team. He has over eight years’ experience advising clients on all areas of family law including high net worth individuals, same sex couples, international matters and has worked alongside leading counsel. He has successfully challenged an appeal application and is a confident advocate. Joe thrives on achieving great results, loves being busy and gains the trust & confidence of his clients from day one. Joe is also involved with Pro Bono work and has acted as a Legal Advisor to the local Citizens Advice Bureau.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 647865

  • Based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
  • Licensed for 5 years

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Joe is a senior associate solicitor in our Family Law Team. Joe trained with Machins and rejoined in 2022 after gaining experience with a leading London family law firm. Joe trained at Machins and spent 75% of his training with the Family Law Team. He has over eight years’ experience advising clients on all areas of family law including high net worth individuals, same sex couples, international matters and has worked alongside leading counsel. He has successfully challenged an appeal application and is a confident advocate. Joe thrives on achieving great results, loves being busy and gains the trust & confidence of his clients from day one. Joe is also involved with Pro Bono work and has acted as a Legal Advisor to the local Citizens Advice Bureau.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 647865

  • Based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
  • Licensed for 5 years

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  • Machins Solicitors LLP

    Senior Associate Solicitor

    May 2022 - Present 4 years and 1 month

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Lockhart House, 295-299 High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1AJ

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Sharon

Family Law

Joe is fantastic !!

From the moment I met with Joe, I knew he was the man for the job. He is very knowledgeable and seemed to actually care what I was going through. I needed help with a financial order following my application for divorce. He was on hand to answer all my questions and there to guide me. All the team at Machins were fantastic and I can't thank Joe and team enough for getting me through one of the toughest times in my life.

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Dear Sharon, Thank you for sharing your experience with Joe and the team. It's wonderful to hear how knowledgeable and caring Joe was during such a difficult time for you. It sounds like his guidance and the support from the entire team made a significant difference in helping you through the process of securing a financial order. It's clear that their dedication helped you navigate one of the toughest times in your life, and that kind of support is invaluable. Best regards, Machins Solicitors

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Steve Thorpe

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Family Law

Financial Consent Order

From the start Joe really made an effort to understand my particular situation and was empathetic to my requirements. Clear advice and and made me feel more comfortable in a difficult situation.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Joe. We're very glad that Joe was able to support you in difficult circumstances. We hope our team can continue to support you with legal services in the future.

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SAM

Family Law

Joe Colley a solicitors that cares!

I was astounded by the expedient response and urgency attributed to my query. Though this was only an initial query, Joe afforded me the same time, courtesy and attention as one would an actual client. He went above and beyond to advise and utilize his resources to verify and if possible, secure a more positive outcome. He gave solid and substantiated advice. His empathetic and patient manner certainly put my mind at ease leaving me fully assured despite the stressful circumstance.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Joe. We're very glad you've had such a positive experience with Machins and hope our team can continue to support you with legal services in the future.

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Deborah Beare

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Child Arrangement Order

I found Victoria and Joe extremely compassionate, efficient and effective through the whole process.

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Thank you, Deborah, for your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that Victoria and Joe demonstrated compassion, efficiency, and effectiveness throughout your case. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Caroline

Family Law

Caroline

I would like to recommend Machins Solicitors, Joe Colley & his team. Joe gave me help, advice, guidance and was a huge support to me during an extremely difficult period in my life. Joe showed me empathy and reassurance throughout whilst remaining professional. I cannot thank you enough. Thank you Joe and all at Machins Solicitors LLP Caroline Gayton

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Thanks so much for your review. We're really glad Joe and the team were able to support you during such a tough time. Your feedback means a lot to us. Wishing you all the best moving forward.

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Dawn

Family Law

Dawn

Both Joe and Victoria were brilliant at helping me with a court order I needed to arrange for my daughter

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Dawn - many thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review which we have passed to the team. Don't forget us for any future legal needs!

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