Rebecca Cresswell

Partner, Head of Family Law

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Rebecca started her career in a personal injury firm, but during her training moved to Sweeney Miller where she became involved in litigation and family work. Rebecca qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017 and was promoted to Head of the Family and Litigation Departments by May 2020. Rebecca has since cross-qualified as a Solicitor and became a Partner in 2023. Rebecca now deals predominantly in family law and runs the Family Department. Rebecca obtained a Masters level qualification while at the same time achieving a Qualifying Law Degree and completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Northumbria University. She completed her training by qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Civil Litigation and Family law and cross-qualified as a Solicitor later in her career.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

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

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Rebecca started her career in a personal injury firm, but during her training moved to Sweeney Miller where she became involved in litigation and family work. Rebecca qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2017 and was promoted to Head of the Family and Litigation Departments by May 2020. Rebecca has since cross-qualified as a Solicitor and became a Partner in 2023. Rebecca now deals predominantly in family law and runs the Family Department. Rebecca obtained a Masters level qualification while at the same time achieving a Qualifying Law Degree and completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Northumbria University. She completed her training by qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in Civil Litigation and Family law and cross-qualified as a Solicitor later in her career.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

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

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Experience

  • ILS Solicitors

    Personal Injury Case Handler

    2014 - 2016 2 years

  • Sweeney Miller LLP

    Head of Family Law

    2016 - Present 10 years and 6 months

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)

Sweeney Miller House, Riverbank Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3JJ

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Accident compensation

Fantastic service from sweeney miller,secured a payment way more than I expected,also didn't take 25% as it didn't go as far as court before the other party agreed settlement figure, hope to never need to use them again 🤕 but wouldn't hesitate if needed.10/10

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Many thanks for taking the time to leave such kind feedback for Rebecca and Emma.

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Andrew

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Family Law

Great service thanks

Rebecca and Emma provided a great level of service and were able to help me navigate a complicated process seamlessly from start to completion. Communication as has always been the case with SM was excellent, never having to chase anything, it really is a refreshing change for a solicitor to excel in this area. Thanks Again

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Thank you Andrew for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback for Rebecca and Emma. It means a lot to us.

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Family Law

Quick and practicle

Rebecca gave a fast and detailed response to my queries. Will return if I need more advice.

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Thankyou for leaving such a kind review. Please do come back to us should you need further advice in the future.

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Brian

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Great

Great service from start to finish. I was kept informed about the progress of my case and a great outcome was achieved.

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Personal Injury Claim

Very Professional and great communication. The firm kept me in the loop of the progress of my case throughout the whole time.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given Emma and look forward to working with you in the future.

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