Lau Richardson
Housing & Property
Lau
Great. Made our first time buying process very easy and straight forward.
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Hewitts
Divorce and Pension Sharing
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1,075 Total Company Reviews
Divorce and Pension Sharing
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121/122 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1AY
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121/122 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1AY
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Hewitts Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Value for money: 94%
Money
Value for money
11%
above national average
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11% above
national average
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
Rate
Satisfied with outcome
15%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
15% above
national average
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
16%
above national average
About this score
This score shows how likely clients are to recommend this law firm to friends or family, based on verified reviews and compared with the national average. In legal matters, recommendations are usually based on trust, clarity of advice, and how supported clients felt throughout their case. This comparison helps show how consistently a firm meets those expectations.
16% above
national average
Communication
4.9/5
Initial Impressions
4.8/5
Approachability
4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.9/5
Legal Knowledge
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Accreditations
Hewitts are accredited by
Description
Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover.
Rankings by area of expertise
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hewitts offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Hewitts Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview
Excellent
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
Money
Value for money
12%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on verified client feedback and compares how this firm’s value for money is perceived against the national average. In legal services, value for money is not about being the cheapest option, but about whether clients feel the service, expertise, and outcome justified the cost. This comparison helps place client experiences in context when choosing a law firm.
12% above
national average
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
Rate
Satisfied with outcome
15%
above national average
About this score
This rating is based on client feedback and compares how satisfied people were with the result of their legal matter against the national average for similar legal services. While every case is different and outcomes can depend on the law, the facts, and decisions made by courts or tribunals, this comparison is designed to be like for like.
When a firm has a large number of reviews, individual case differences tend to balance out over time. This makes the national average a useful benchmark for understanding how often clients feel the result achieved was fair and appropriate for their situation. Even small differences from the average can therefore reflect a meaningful difference in the overall standard of legal service provided.
15% above
national average
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family
15%
above national average
About this score
This score shows how likely clients are to recommend this law firm to friends or family, based on verified reviews and compared with the national average. In legal matters, recommendations are usually based on trust, clarity of advice, and how supported clients felt throughout their case. This comparison helps show how consistently a firm meets those expectations.
15% above
national average
Communication
4.8/5
Initial Impressions
4.8/5
Approachability
4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy
4.8/5
Legal Knowledge
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Accreditations
Hewitts are accredited by
Description
Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover.
Rankings by area of expertise
The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hewitts offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.
Housing & Property
1 / 7
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1 / 7
Family Law
1 / 7
Employment
1 / 17
Commercial Property
1 / 6
Consumer
1 / 48
Personal Injury
1 / 15
Company & Commercial
1 / 55
Litigation
1 / 863
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1 / 7
Private Client Law
1 / 1
Child Law
1 / 13
Dispute Resolution
1 / 3
Driving offences
1 / 7
Land Law
1 / 10
Professional Negligence
1 / 2
Agriculture
1 / 2
Appeals Law
1 / 8
Contract Law
1 / 25
Inheritance Law
1 / 5
Prison Law
1 / 6
Road Traffic Law
1 / 6
Tort Law
1 / 4
Adjudication Law
1 / 7
Advocacy Law
1 / 3
Auction Law
1 / 6
Civil Law
1 / 1
Clinical Negligence
1 / 7
Construction
1 / 1
Copyright Law
1 / 10
Criminal Law
1 / 16
Debt and Tax Law
1 / 12
Digital Law
1 / 8
Disability Law
1 / 13
Discrimination Law
1 / 10
Domestic Violence Law
1 / 15
Drug Law
1 / 7
Enforcement Law
1 / 12
Engineering Law
1 / 37
Environmental Law
1 / 7
Equity Law
1 / 14
Evidence Law
1 / 3
Financial Crime Law
1 / 10
Food Law
1 / 4
Fraud Law
1 / 8
Health and Safety Law
1 / 13
Injunctions Law
1 / 16
Insurance Law
1 / 12
Intellectual Property Law
1 / 9
Legal Aid
1 / 6
Licensing Law
1 / 9
Money & Tax
1 / 5
Notary
1 / 5
Nuisance Law
1 / 6
Occupational Health Law
1 / 9
Pensions Law
1 / 14
Planning Law
1 / 14
Regulations
1 / 11
Regulatory Law
1 / 4
Small Claims Court
1 / 2
Transport Law
1 / 4
Local
1 / 7
Housing & Property
95 / 4,698
Wills, Trusts & Probate
61 / 3,713
Family Law
33 / 4,157
Employment
87 / 3,545
Commercial Property
141 / 3,581
Consumer
30 / 4,304
Personal Injury
75 / 2,591
Company & Commercial
24 / 4,048
Litigation
1 / 924
Crime/ Criminal Defence
97 / 2,126
Private Client Law
27 / 335
Child Law
48 / 1,646
Dispute Resolution
85 / 1,792
Driving offences
54 / 629
Land Law
44 / 1,326
Professional Negligence
91 / 1,278
Agriculture
100 / 815
Appeals Law
14 / 850
Contract Law
36 / 1,416
Inheritance Law
38 / 698
Prison Law
3 / 239
Road Traffic Law
13 / 256
Tort Law
6 / 141
Adjudication Law
14 / 251
Advocacy Law
10 / 165
Auction Law
23 / 292
Civil Law
16 / 89
Clinical Negligence
100 / 1,218
Construction
51 / 848
Copyright Law
9 / 508
Criminal Law
39 / 1,013
Debt and Tax Law
32 / 775
Digital Law
6 / 294
Disability Law
27 / 598
Discrimination Law
26 / 495
Domestic Violence Law
20 / 895
Drug Law
8 / 265
Enforcement Law
20 / 563
Engineering Law
2 / 123
Environmental Law
5 / 390
Equity Law
27 / 568
Evidence Law
5 / 181
Financial Crime Law
13 / 463
Food Law
2 / 81
Fraud Law
15 / 514
Health and Safety Law
20 / 570
Injunctions Law
20 / 919
Insurance Law
20 / 639
Intellectual Property Law
23 / 612
Legal Aid
7 / 127
Licensing Law
16 / 494
Money & Tax
69 / 1,903
Notary
55 / 861
Nuisance Law
15 / 232
Occupational Health Law
22 / 421
Pensions Law
19 / 482
Planning Law
15 / 575
Regulations
46 / 2,332
Regulatory Law
8 / 261
Small Claims Court
6 / 122
Transport Law
5 / 139
National
107 / 11,166
Pinned Reviews
Bailey Carr
Verified
This review was submitted by a verified client of Hewitts.
Housing & Property
Brilliant adaptation for a neurodivergent first-time buyer!
They provided excellent, timely and consistent communication throughout, between both me and my partner. After sharing that I am neurodivergent and require clear and concise information in layman's terms, our team did an amazing job at adapting their communication to breakdown complex steps clearly,
Meet the team of Hewitts
Team members
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Megan Hamilton
Partner
5.0
|
2 Reviews
Sarah Stainsby
Solicitor
4.9
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32 Reviews
Brogan Wilson
Solicitor
4.5
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2 Reviews
Kelly Dobson
Solicitor
3.8
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5 Reviews
Meet the team of Hewitts
Team members
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Emma Haworth
Conveyancing Executive
4.8
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58 Reviews
Kelly Hind
Partner
4.8
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55 Reviews
Sarah Stainsby
Solicitor
4.9
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32 Reviews
Jannine Henderson
Conveyancing Executive
4.8
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18 Reviews
Bethany Scott
Solicitor
5.0
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12 Reviews
Kelly Dobson
Solicitor
3.8
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5 Reviews
Brogan Wilson
Solicitor
4.5
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2 Reviews
Megan Hamilton
Partner
5.0
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2 Reviews
Emma Weatherill
Conveyancing Executive
0.0
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0 Reviews
Contact & Locations - Hewitts
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 | (Open) |
| Saturday | (Closed) | |
| Sunday | (Closed) |
121/122 High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1AY
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Firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, family and employment law, dispute resolution and landlord matters. Clients praise clear, jargon‑free advice, thorough legal knowledge and efficient, timely handling. Soft skills highlighted include excellent communication, empathy, patience, responsiveness, professionalism, organisation and a supportive, friendly manner that reduces stress. Work is described as meticulous, compassionate and value for money, with teams adapting communication to client needs and keeping clients well informed throughout processes.
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Catherine Hutchinson
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Family Law
Amazing representation.
I changed to Hewitts after a negative experience with a different solicitor. From first contact to last they were professional, explained every step of the process and ensured communications were clear. Sophie, was brilliant throughout and I would highly recommend her.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Sophie at our Darlington office.
J Bland
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Family Law
Divorce Financial Settlement
Melanie and her team provided a great professional service. They explained everything clearly and dealt with my case efficiently. I felt they did all they could to alleviate as much stress as possible throughout my divorce settlement.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Melanie.
Cherelle Hart
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Family Law
“A Solicitor I Will Always Be Grateful For”
I cannot recommend Kelly Dobson highly enough. Kelly has represented me for the past seven years in private family law matters and issues relating to domestic abuse, and throughout what has been an incredibly difficult and challenging period of my life, she has been there to support, advise and represent me. Kelly has always treated me with compassion, understanding and respect, while also being extremely knowledgeable, professional and determined in fighting for the best possible outcome for me and my children. She has listened to me when I have felt overwhelmed, explained things clearly when I didn’t understand them, and has always made me feel that my voice was being heard. Seven years is a long time, and Kelly has supported me through some extremely difficult circumstances. Her dedication, patience and commitment have meant more to me than I can put into words. I have always felt that she genuinely cared about my situation and wasn’t simply treating me as another case. Family law and domestic abuse cases can be incredibly daunting and emotionally exhausting, but having Kelly in my corner made me feel much less alone. I have trusted her completely and would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending her to anyone who finds themselves needing a solicitor in similar circumstances. Thank you, Kelly, for everything you have done for me over the years. I will always be incredibly grateful for your support, professionalism and the way you have fought for me and my children.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the time you have taken to give your positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Kelly.
Helen Hill
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Family Law
Divorce
Professional, friendly, informative, good advice and would recommend to others. Kept me up to date with each stage.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Kelly.
anonymous
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Family Law
Care Providing
My experience has been brilliant and I can't fault the service I received.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Brogan.
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Gabriella Bowtell
Family Law
Gabriella
Sophie was fantastic with my case! She is extremely knowledgeable and was always there for me . She went above and beyond *****
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Sophie.
Laura
Family Law
Laura
Had a lovely lady represent me in court today on very short notice , thank you so much Samantha and your colleague Lucy ,don't know what I would've done with out you xx
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to both Samantha and Lucy.
Michelle
Family Law
Michelle
Helen Parkin was brilliant. I highly recommend her as a family solicitor. I went through a severe custody battle against a sociopath. Thankfully justice prevailed & we both started a new life.
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Firm specialises in conveyancing, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, family and employment law, dispute resolution and landlord matters. Clients praise clear, jargon‑free advice, thorough legal knowledge and efficient, timely handling. Soft skills highlighted include excellent communication, empathy, patience, responsiveness, professionalism, organisation and a supportive, friendly manner that reduces stress. Work is described as meticulous, compassionate and value for money, with teams adapting communication to client needs and keeping clients well informed throughout processes.
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Neil Rickaby
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Housing & Property
House Purchase
Karen Dove was very easy to deal with and did everything professionally and quickly.
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Mr & Mrs Evers
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Wills, Trusts & Probate
Very satisfied
We were very satisfied and everyone was very polite to us. If we have any problems at all we will return to yourselves.
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Anonymous
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Housing & Property
Purchase at Woolsington Grange Phase 2
I was pleased with efficiency of service together with clear and concise answers to my queries that arose during the process of home buying.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Kelly at our Stockton office.
anonymous
Wills, Trusts & Probate
General legal
Professional.friendly and respectful.dealt with everything efficiently and on time
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Stephanie.
Brenda Skidmore
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Housing & Property
Sale of My House.
The sale of my house was completed in a timely and efficient manner. The communication was very good. I was kept informed throughout the process. I would recommend Hewitts and especially Karen Dove.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Karen.
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Kirstie Ibinson
Housing & Property
Kirstie
2nd time using Emma for my properties and will use again. Really easy and straight forward and communication is great.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Emma.
Nick Egan
Nick
Great service, polite and friendly. Knowledgeable and efficient
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback.
Joanne Ward
Housing & Property
Joanne
I have recently used Hewitts Solicitors, Bishop Auckland, for the conveyancing on my house sale, I am very pleased with the service I received from start to finish, the team were professional & friendly & I can highly recommend their conveyancing team, Danielle, Jasmin & Kate & the reception staff. Thank you.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Danielle and her team including reception.
Amy Scheepers
Housing & Property
Amy
Danielle was amazing at assisting us in buying our first home. Everyone at the firm was kind and attentive. Quick service and very thorough. Would definitely recommend! Thank you Hewitts 🙏
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to Danielle and her team.
Damian Summers
Housing & Property
Damian
We used Hewitt’s Solicitors in Yarm to handle both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new one, and we were very pleased with the service. Communication was excellent throughout, and we were kept well informed at every stage. We never felt the need to chase for updates, which made the whole process much less stressful. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently, and we always felt that things were under control. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hewitt’s Solicitors to anyone looking for a friendly and professional service.
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Thank you for your review. We very much appreciate the positive feedback and will ensure that it is passed on to the conveyancing team.
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