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Paul J Watson Solicitor

4.9 | 30 Reviews 30 Reviews | Crime/ Criminal Defence
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116 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 2ES

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116 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 2ES

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Paul J Watson Solicitor Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

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Paul J Watson Solicitor are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Paul J Watson Solicitor
Resolution Logo accreditation awarded to Paul J Watson Solicitor
Specialist Quality Mark accreditation awarded to Paul J Watson Solicitor

Description

Paul J Watson Solicitor in Middlesbrough specialise in Driving, Criminal Defence and Family Law. We are highly recommended by our clients for being supportive, sensitive and robust. Paul Watson Solicitors hold Legal Aid Contracts in both criminal and family law, and we are members of the Law Society's Criminal Litigation Panel.

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Paul J Watson Solicitor Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
16% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
18% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Paul J Watson Solicitor are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Paul J Watson Solicitor
Resolution Logo accreditation awarded to Paul J Watson Solicitor
Specialist Quality Mark accreditation awarded to Paul J Watson Solicitor

Description

Paul J Watson Solicitor in Middlesbrough specialise in Driving, Criminal Defence and Family Law. We are highly recommended by our clients for being supportive, sensitive and robust. Paul Watson Solicitors hold Legal Aid Contracts in both criminal and family law, and we are members of the Law Society's Criminal Litigation Panel.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Paul J Watson Solicitor offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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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)

116 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS1 2ES

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4.9 /5 30 Reviews
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What clients say about Paul J Watson Solicitor

Clients praise the firm for expert criminal defence advice, strong court representation and effective case handling, often achieving the best possible outcomes. Reviews highlight thorough support from initial consultation through to proceedings, with clear guidance and excellent advocacy. Clients also value the team’s professionalism, responsiveness, timely communication, kindness and emotional intelligence, alongside a reassuring and considerate approach during difficult and stressful matters. Overall, the firm is seen as highly reliable, supportive and well-equipped to manage complex criminal cases with care and expertise.

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Mark / Ethan

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Highly recommended team of professionals

Brilliant service and representation from start to finish. Paul guided us through this difficult time. He was always on hand with a quick, clear, and considerate response to any questions or concerns we had. The support from Lauren and Mandy was much appreciated in achieving a positive and fair outcome. I would highly recommend this team of professionals.

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Dear Mark/Ethan. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased Paul, Lauren, and Mandy were able to support you and help achieve a positive outcome. We really appreciate your recommendation.

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Chris

Criminal Law

Outstanding

If I could have given a TEN star review, it still wouldn’t have been enough. We simply cannot thank Ross enough for how he has helped my son through a horrible and stressful time. Ross genuinely cares. He not only has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of criminal law, he is confident and professional when dealing with the police and the CP’s. Ross humbly convinced my son that it was not in his best interests to take the easy option, challenging the charges on his behalf and I’m delighted to say, Ross was right to do so. I would therefore have no hesitation in recommending Paul Watson solicitor’s. I thank our lucky stars that they were there for us when we needed them …

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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback, Chris. We are truly pleased that Ross was able to support your son with professionalism, care, and expertise during such a difficult time. Your kind words and recommendation mean a great deal to our team, and we are grateful to have been able to assist when it mattered most. Kind regards, Paul J Watson Solicitor

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Benjamin

Criminal Law

Excellent service

We were very nervous and under stress due to the nature of allegations, however, our solicitor was excellent handling the case and the situation and help us to resolve the issue.

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Thank you, Benjamin, for your 5-star review. We’re pleased to hear that your solicitor provided excellent support and guidance, helping you navigate a stressful situation and resolve the matter effectively. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Awesome

I was nervous my solicitor was very helpful helped me through everything even the small things its like I had a friend and someone professional at the same time

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We’re so pleased to hear that your solicitor provided both professional guidance and a friendly, supportive presence, Matthew. It’s wonderful that you felt supported throughout every step of the process.

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Mark

Paul j watson solicitors the best

Ross tissmond my solicitor and Lauren Taylor trainee solicitor for Paul j watson solicitors were excellent from start to finish . Truly amazing . Ross got me a top barrister mr Abraham and he too was excellent . If ever I need a solicitor in the future I will be using Paul j watson . Service and quality of work were exceptional .

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highly recommend. really professional service from ross would definitely use again.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Ross provided a professional service and that you would use us again. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!

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Glen

After being falsely accused I looked online for legal representation. After speaking to several solicitors I immediately felt Ross at Paul J Watson was the man for the job. He made me feel at ease and was by my side throughout. Hopefully I'll never need legal representation again, but if I did Paul J Watson would definitely be the firm I would call. Thanks again to Ross and his team!

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James

First of all a big thank you to Paul Watson for choosing me a fantastic barristers in annelise houghstad and also his representation through the early stages of my case. But a massive thank you to Ellie Boyd for making me at ease throughout the whole process .Thanks for all your time and effort annelise and achieving the outcome we so dearly needed

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stacey

I’d highly recommend Ross Tismond in Criminal law, he has helped me since day 1 and hopefully I’ll get a good result at court on the 20th they are good Solicitor Thank you Ross! 😀

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David

Ellie from Paul J Watson Solitor’s shared great advice & reassurance when called upon in relation to a false allegation made against me. It can be a particularly stressful experience when responding to allegations (especially when unfamiliar with police process’). Highly recommend Ellie to anyone who finds themselves in a similar unfortunate circumstance :)

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5.0 /5 226 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for expert criminal defence advice, strong court representation and effective case handling, often achieving the best possible outcomes. Reviews highlight thorough support from initial consultation through to proceedings, with clear guidance and excellent advocacy. Clients also value the team’s professionalism, responsiveness, timely communication, kindness and emotional intelligence, alongside a reassuring and considerate approach during difficult and stressful matters. Overall, the firm is seen as highly reliable, supportive and well-equipped to manage complex criminal cases with care and expertise.

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anonymous

Thank You Ross Tismond

He was very helpful throughout my time alongside him --- helping me feel more comfortable and confident whilst going through a rough patch. I would like to say thank you very much Ross, I hope you nothing but the best. He is very helpful and diligent and I know he will only continue to grow.

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We are delighted to hear that Ross provided such supportive and reassuring assistance throughout your time with us. It is lovely to know that his approach helped you feel more comfortable and confident during a difficult period.

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Excellent service throughout.

Excellent and professional service throughout. Form when I initially sought advice through to my day in court Paul and his team have been incrediblly professional and have always made themselves available for further advice when I needed it, always responding in a timley manner. In court I ultimately ended with the best possible outcome. Incredible service, would reccomend.

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We are delighted to hear that Paul and his team provided such dedicated support throughout your case. It is especially pleasing to know that their guidance helped you feel confident and led to a positive outcome. Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation.

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Mark / Ethan

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Highly recommended team of professionals

Brilliant service and representation from start to finish. Paul guided us through this difficult time. He was always on hand with a quick, clear, and considerate response to any questions or concerns we had. The support from Lauren and Mandy was much appreciated in achieving a positive and fair outcome. I would highly recommend this team of professionals.

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Not very good, poor. Communication would call them and leave messages and nobody would return calls, never received paperwork even when I asked for it

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Excellent

From the first phone call everything was taken care of straight away. The legal advice and representation was excellent.

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Gary Enticknap

Criminal Law

Gary

Paul is a really decent lad, very good at his job. So much better then Lee Goodchild. Hopefully wont need to, but would use again

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Catherine Brennan

Criminal Law

Catherine

Lauren Taylor dealt with my case, she handled everything with such professionalism, kindness & demonstrated a high level of emotional intelligence. After suffering a mental breakdown, I really needed someone to give me the support I needed to tackle the criminal case. Thankfully I had the best legal team with Lauren, Paul & Ellen Wright my barrister. Thanks again dream team 🫶🏻💫✨

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Claire

I would like to thank PJ Watson solicitors especially Ross Tismond for helping us over the last 3 years, its been a really difficult and stressful experience especially travelling to leeds, but with your help we got the best result, the barrister was also amazing. I would definitely recommend this firm. Once again thankyou so much.

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Thank you for your recommendation. We are delighted that Ross and the team helped you achieve the best result after such a long and stressful three years. We will be sure to share your kind words with Ross and the barrister. Thank you for choosing PJ Watson Solicitors.

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Nabil

Family Law

Nabil

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Melanie Butler for her excellent service, professionalism, and dedication throughout my family/Children court case. From the very beginning, Melanie was supportive, responsive, and genuinely committed to achieving a fair and positive outcome. Her communication was always clear and reassuring, and she guided me step-by-step through a very emotional and complex process. I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and truly appreciate her hard work, patience, and empathy. I would highly recommend Melanie to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate legal representation.

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We’re delighted Melanie could provide such dedicated and compassionate support throughout your family court case, Nabil. It’s wonderful to hear you felt guided and reassured every step of the way.

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highly recommend. really professional service from ross would definitely use again.

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