Shelley Wales
Solicitor
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Senior Family Solicitor
SRA ID: 26837
Shelley qualified as a solicitor in 2001 with Atteys solicitors in Doncaster. She then moved to Hellewell Pasley & Brewer in Birstall in 2005, Williscroft & Co in Bradford until 2008 and then moved to Ramsdens solicitors where she spent the next 10 years honing her skills in family law!
Shelley moved to join us here at Thornton Jones in September 2018 to further enhance our Family Law team.
Shelley is a qualified Family Mediator and is working towards full accreditation. She specialises in dealing with the financial aspects of divorce and separation, and has a real interest in unravelling the finances of unmarried couples through the Trusts of Land and Trustees Act 1996.
Shelley's manner is warm and friendly and very approachable. Shelley always takes a practical and sensible approach to all her cases but can also be a tough litigant when needed.
Bank House, 1 Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2GF
Licensed for 22 years
Practice Areas
Family Law
More than just a Solicitor!
I feel like a weight has been lifted!
Thank you so much shelley for everything you have done in helping me through the most difficult period of times. I cannot express my gratitude enough, from start to finish you dealt with my case professionally and sympathetically ensuring a fair outcome. You kept me informed regularly and returned all calls and emails promptly!
You came across as much more than just doing your job, you showed understanding and empathy at such a difficult time which was much appreciated.
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Mediation worked
Didn’t hold out much hope but the process worked to the top end of our expectations.
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Divorce
shelly and all her team was so helpful and i can Honsley say very good at the service they give me would recommend to any anyone and once again thank you all
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Excellent service
My Solicitor Shelley Wales is very thorough. She helped me to understand what procedures I needed to follow, kept me up to date regularly and made me feel at ease. Very pleasant, polite and friendly. I will use her for all my legal matters. The office staff are also very polite and friendly. Thank you to everyone for your service.
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A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 10 July, 2023
Incredible! Thank you so much for leaving us a 5★ review
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Divorce
Had the lovely Shelley Wales helping me through my tough divorce, couldn't have asked for a more helpful and caring person. Helped me out a lot from start to finish. Can't thank her enough for all that she's done for me.
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A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 10 July, 2023
Hi Vickie, thank you for the amazing review.
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Shelly Wales, The best family law solicitor ever.
I have met a few solicitors but none as professional as Shelly. She is extremely approachable and every time she’s dealt with my concerns I was reassured that I was in good hands. I can’t recommend her enough.
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A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 10 July, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us an amazing review.
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Child custody issues
Shelley and her team were very efficient and active in assisting with my case.
Unfortunately the court process is slow and outdated leading to inadequate hearings where issues raised never got resolved despite fees being paid to courts in relation to the problem.
The final hearing was a complete waste of money to of
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Supportive, Friendly, service
27 years of marrige saw me going to the solicitors a broken woman with no self-esteem. Shelly Wales, Stacey Higgs, Liz and the reception team, helped and guided me through a difficult divorce. A kind word, no judgements and frank conersations got me through the difficult and sometimes unpleasant moments that I was enduring. I would highly reccomend Shelly's services to help you through the process of divorce and financial settlements.
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Client
Shelley wales is a brilliant solicitor infact the best around her assistant Stacey Higgs is also very helpful this is the second time I’ve used Shelley wales and would definitely recommend
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Professional and experienced service
I am pleased to have worked with a Solicitor who showed commitment and integrity. I would certainly recommend this firm.
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