Solicitor at Thornton Jones Solicitors

Shelley Wales

Solicitor - 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

4.8/5 14 Client Reviews 14
  • Family Law 100%
14 Client Reviews

4.8/5

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Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    13
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    1
  • Poor
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  • Awful
    0

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Dawn
Verified Dawn Added 2 months ago Report to admin
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February 09, 2024 20240209133958

More than just a Solicitor!

5

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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Anonymous
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December 01, 2023 20231201093459

Mediation worked

5

Didn’t hold out much hope but the process worked to the top end of our expectations.

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john booth
Verified john booth Added 9 months ago Report to admin
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July 17, 2023 20230717135032

Divorce

5

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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Sharon
Sharon Added 9 months ago Report to admin
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July 05, 2023 20230705094135

Excellent service

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Shelley Wales

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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Vickie Nunns
Verified Vickie Nunns Added 11 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Thornton Jones Solicitors
May 19, 2023 20230519124255

Divorce

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Shelley Wales

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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Farah
Farah Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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January 09, 2023 20230109125530

Shelly Wales, The best family law solicitor ever.

5

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.

Solicitor named in this review: Shelley Wales

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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Adrian
Adrian Added 1 year ago Report to admin
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May 19, 2022 20220519130548

Child custody issues

3

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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SUSAN
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February 06, 2022 20220206213915

Supportive, Friendly, service

5

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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Hamira
Hamira Added 2 years ago Report to admin
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January 11, 2022 20220111190012

Client

5

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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D
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January 06, 2022 20220106065610

Professional and experienced service

5

I am pleased to have worked with a Solicitor who showed commitment and integrity. I would certainly recommend this firm.

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Debbie
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April 15, 2024
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Debbie

5

Shelley wells was fantastic in assisting me with my divorce. She knew exactly what advise I needed and when. She always went that extra mile as without her I wouldn't have know where to turn. I would highly recommend Shelley and her team and would never go anywhere else now for legal representation or advise. Thornton and Jones are certainly the best Solicitors by far

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Helen
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June 02, 2021
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Helen

5

I received the most professional and excellent service through divorce proceedings that was for a 2 year period. The service I received from Shelley Wales and her team at Wakefield was exceptional and it enabled me to make informed decisions at critical times.
I am very grateful for all the advice , support and knowledge that was delivered in a timely
accurate way. I would fully recommend the team! A big THANK YOU from me.

Solicitor named in this review: Shelley Wales

A representative from Thornton Jones Solicitors responded to this review on 07 June, 2021

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We will make sure Shelley and her team receive this fabulous feedback.

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About Shelley Wales

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.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Shelley Wales

Address

Thornton Jones Solicitors

Bank House

1 Burton Street

Wakefield

WF1 2GF



Phone 01924 455391

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Acquired

Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

03/09/01

26/03/21

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

Title

Name

Duration

Assistant

Ramsdens Solicitors

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