Michelle Silcox

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Michelle is an experienced Family Law solicitor in the Public Team at Ridley and Hall Solicitors specialising in Adoption, Adoption Disruption and Kinship Care. Michelle also has previous experience in Care Proceedings, Private Law Family and Domestic Abuse. Michelle has worked exclusively in Family Law since 2015. During her training contract, she regularly appeared before both District Judges and Magistrates, having successfully obtained blanket rights of audience in West and North Yorkshire. After qualifying as a Solicitor in 2019, Michelle joined Ridley and Hall focussing primarily on Adoption and Kinship matters while also representing birth parents in Care Proceedings. After a short time away from Ridley and Hall, she returned in December 2025, to continue working in the Public Team alongside Nigel Priestley and Sarah Brown. Michelle prides herself on client care and is empathetic and understanding of the difficult nature of her cases. Michelle is extremely passionate about her work and will go above and beyond to ensure that her clients feel supported and that their voice is heard.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 595116

  • Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 6 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Michelle is an experienced Family Law solicitor in the Public Team at Ridley and Hall Solicitors specialising in Adoption, Adoption Disruption and Kinship Care. Michelle also has previous experience in Care Proceedings, Private Law Family and Domestic Abuse. Michelle has worked exclusively in Family Law since 2015. During her training contract, she regularly appeared before both District Judges and Magistrates, having successfully obtained blanket rights of audience in West and North Yorkshire. After qualifying as a Solicitor in 2019, Michelle joined Ridley and Hall focussing primarily on Adoption and Kinship matters while also representing birth parents in Care Proceedings. After a short time away from Ridley and Hall, she returned in December 2025, to continue working in the Public Team alongside Nigel Priestley and Sarah Brown. Michelle prides herself on client care and is empathetic and understanding of the difficult nature of her cases. Michelle is extremely passionate about her work and will go above and beyond to ensure that her clients feel supported and that their voice is heard.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 595116

  • Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
  • Licensed for 6 years

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  • Ridley And Hall Legal Limited

    Employee

    Until November 2019

  • GT Stewart Limited

    Solicitor

    February 2025 - Present 1 year and 7 months

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  • English

Opening hours

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)

Queens House, 35 Market Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2HL

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Child Law

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Before anything else, I wanted to say something from the heart. From the moment you took this case on, I have genuinely felt listened to, understood, and supported. This case means absolutely everything to me, and whilst it has been one of the most emotionally overwhelming experiences of my life, I have always felt that you truly understand what is at stake and that means everything to me. You have listened, been honest with me, and I genuinely feel your determination and fire to fight for the right outcome for XXX. That means more than I can put into words. I also want to acknowledge Lauren and Josh, who have both shown kindness, patience, and understanding when I have been overwhelmed and worried. Please do pass on my sincere thanks to them too, as I really do appreciate the support from all of you

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Jessica Nugent-Herrett

Thank you for your heartfelt review and for the trust you have placed in Ridley & Hall Solicitors. We are truly touched by your kind words. We understand that matters involving children and family can be some of the most emotional and important experiences a person can face, so it means a great deal to know that you felt listened to, understood, and supported throughout the process. At Ridley & Hall, we believe that every client deserves to feel heard and that every case deserves the attention, dedication, and care it requires. We are delighted that you felt supported with honesty, empathy, and clear guidance during such a challenging time. Knowing that you felt we understood what was at stake and were committed to achieving the right outcome means more to us than we can say. Our team is passionate about standing alongside our clients, providing strong legal representation while never losing sight of the people and families at the heart of every case. Thank you again for your trust, your kind words, and for taking the time to share your experience. We are honoured to have been able to support you and wish you and XXX all the very best for the future.

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Family Law

Warm, Friendly, Approachable

Michelle was extremely insightful and immediately filled me with confidence that she will manage my SGO application with mine and X best interests at heart. She was warm, friendly, and approachable, and I felt completely at ease speaking with her. She took the time to listen, answered my questions thoroughly, and made what feels like a daunting process much less overwhelming. I left our conversation feeling reassured that we are in safe and capable hands.

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Jessica Nugent-Herrett

Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Ridley & Hall Solicitors. We are delighted to hear that Michelle made such a positive impression from your very first meeting. We understand that pursuing a Special Guardianship Order can feel daunting, so it's fantastic to know that Michelle's warmth, professionalism, and expertise helped put you at ease and gave you confidence in the process ahead. At Ridley & Hall Solicitors, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate, client-focused advice, taking the time to listen carefully, answer questions clearly, and ensure our clients feel fully supported throughout their legal journey. We are pleased that Michelle was able to provide the reassurance and guidance you needed during this important time. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to pass your feedback on to Michelle. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for placing your trust in Ridley & Hall Solicitors. We look forward to supporting you throughout your Special Guardianship Order application and helping you achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family.

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Helped me in family court proceedings with my little boy was always there to listen and help in any way possible went above and beyond her and the whole team are amazing wouldn't go to any other solicitors the best family court solicitors around.

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Paaris Kazmi

Hi! Thank you for your comments. We're glad we could help you achieve the outcome you desired. Thank you for leaving us a really positive review.

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