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207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7EL

01388 604 691

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207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7EL

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Regulator ID: 51126

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5.0
Excellent
25 Reviews
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
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

Hewitts are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Family Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Hewitts

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

Local 1 / 7
National 170 / 11,165
4.8
Excellent
996 Reviews
95%
Value for
Money
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
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

Children Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Family Law accreditation awarded to Hewitts
Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Hewitts

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

Housing & Property 1 / 7
Wills, Trusts & Probate 1 / 7
Family Law 1 / 7
Employment 1 / 18
Commercial Property 1 / 6
Consumer 1 / 18
Personal Injury 1 / 16
Company & Commercial 1 / 56
Crime/ Criminal Defence 1 / 8
Litigation 1 / 12
Private Client Law 1 / 1
Child Law 1 / 13
Dispute Resolution 1 / 10
Driving offences 1 / 6
Professional Negligence 1 / 8
Agriculture 1 / 5
Contract Law 1 / 8
Inheritance Law 1 / 2
Land Law 1 / 10
Prison Law 1 / 6
Road Traffic Law 1 / 6
Tort Law 1 / 4
Adjudication Law 1 / 6
Advocacy Law 1 / 3
Auction Law 1 / 5
Civil Law 1 / 4
Clinical Negligence 1 / 7
Construction 1 / 3
Copyright Law 1 / 9
Criminal Law 1 / 15
Debt and Tax Law 1 / 11
Digital Law 1 / 8
Disability Law 1 / 13
Discrimination Law 1 / 11
Domestic Violence Law 1 / 10
Drug Law 1 / 3
Enforcement Law 1 / 3
Engineering Law 1 / 42
Environmental Law 1 / 6
Equity Law 1 / 11
Evidence Law 1 / 3
Financial Crime Law 1 / 10
Food Law 1 / 3
Fraud Law 1 / 7
Health and Safety Law 1 / 7
Injunctions Law 1 / 5
Insurance Law 1 / 11
Intellectual Property Law 1 / 9
Legal Aid 1 / 6
Licensing Law 1 / 8
Money & Tax 1 / 5
Notary 1 / 6
Nuisance Law 1 / 6
Occupational Health Law 1 / 9
Pensions Law 1 / 14
Planning Law 1 / 13
Regulations 1 / 6
Regulatory Law 1 / 4
Small Claims Court 1 / 2
Transport Law 1 / 4
Local 1 / 7
Housing & Property 124 / 4,773
Wills, Trusts & Probate 80 / 3,764
Family Law 39 / 4,224
Employment 71 / 3,622
Commercial Property 147 / 3,667
Consumer 38 / 4,416
Personal Injury 75 / 2,650
Company & Commercial 26 / 4,183
Crime/ Criminal Defence 101 / 2,143
Litigation 14 / 895
Private Client Law 26 / 309
Child Law 56 / 1,642
Dispute Resolution 102 / 1,804
Driving offences 62 / 627
Professional Negligence 99 / 1,298
Agriculture 104 / 820
Contract Law 37 / 1,427
Inheritance Law 39 / 681
Land Law 39 / 1,323
Prison Law 6 / 242
Road Traffic Law 15 / 250
Tort Law 8 / 139
Adjudication Law 16 / 240
Advocacy Law 10 / 154
Auction Law 24 / 286
Civil Law 13 / 67
Clinical Negligence 107 / 1,247
Construction 56 / 854
Copyright Law 8 / 522
Criminal Law 32 / 1,012
Debt and Tax Law 35 / 787
Digital Law 6 / 295
Disability Law 29 / 601
Discrimination Law 28 / 499
Domestic Violence Law 24 / 897
Drug Law 11 / 266
Enforcement Law 22 / 576
Engineering Law 2 / 126
Environmental Law 8 / 394
Equity Law 37 / 569
Evidence Law 8 / 183
Financial Crime Law 12 / 462
Food Law 3 / 80
Fraud Law 19 / 516
Health and Safety Law 23 / 576
Injunctions Law 25 / 932
Insurance Law 19 / 659
Intellectual Property Law 25 / 625
Legal Aid 8 / 115
Licensing Law 15 / 502
Money & Tax 86 / 1,952
Notary 57 / 850
Nuisance Law 17 / 235
Occupational Health Law 22 / 429
Pensions Law 19 / 488
Planning Law 21 / 585
Regulations 69 / 2,410
Regulatory Law 8 / 256
Small Claims Court 9 / 117
Transport Law 4 / 137
National 170 / 11,165

Meet the team of Hewitts

Kerri Calder

Kerri Calder

Partner

4.8 27
Stephanie Wilson

Stephanie Wilson

Probate Associate

5.0 74
Callum Terry

Callum Terry

Partner

5.0 3
Christine Allen

Christine Allen

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 50
Helen Simmons

Helen Simmons

Managing Partner

5.0 4
Hollie Hammond

Hollie Hammond

Associate Solicitor

5.0 47
James Taylor

James Taylor

Solicitor Apprentice

5.0 3
Melanie Winship-Lee

Melanie Winship-Lee

Partner

4.7 7
Rebecca Everson

Rebecca Everson

Solicitor

5.0 25
Anna Sowerby

Anna Sowerby

Solicitor Apprentice

5.0 2
Kim Nielsen

Kim Nielsen

Partner

5.0 23
Beth Gannaway

Beth Gannaway

Solicitor

5.0 13
Molly Burrows-Egan

Molly Burrows-Egan

Paralegal

5.0 4
Danielle Sullivan

Danielle Sullivan

Partner

4.8 98

Meet the team of Hewitts

Danielle Sullivan

Danielle Sullivan

Partner

4.8 98
Stephanie Wilson

Stephanie Wilson

Probate Associate

5.0 74
Christine Allen

Christine Allen

Conveyancing Executive

5.0 50
Hollie Hammond

Hollie Hammond

Associate Solicitor

5.0 47
Kerri Calder

Kerri Calder

Partner

4.8 27
Rebecca Everson

Rebecca Everson

Solicitor

5.0 25
Kim Nielsen

Kim Nielsen

Partner

5.0 23
Beth Gannaway

Beth Gannaway

Solicitor

5.0 13
Melanie Winship-Lee

Melanie Winship-Lee

Partner

4.7 7
Helen Simmons

Helen Simmons

Managing Partner

5.0 4
Molly Burrows-Egan

Molly Burrows-Egan

Paralegal

5.0 4
Callum Terry

Callum Terry

Partner

5.0 3
James Taylor

James Taylor

Solicitor Apprentice

5.0 3
Anna Sowerby

Anna Sowerby

Solicitor Apprentice

5.0 2
Ian Gibson

Ian Gibson

Partner/ Commercial Property Solicitor

5.0 1

Contact details

01388 604 691
enquiries@hewitts.co.uk
https://www.hewitts.co.uk

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)

207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7EL

Reviews

5.0 /5 25 Reviews
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    Clients say

    The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills & probate, family and personal injury work, new-build and estate matters, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and efficient case progression. Clients praise clear, practical legal expertise, timely communication and good value. Valued soft skills include approachability, empathy, professionalism, patience and responsiveness; staff are described as friendly, reassuring and supportive, making stressful matters feel straightforward and well managed.

    Professional service
    Clear communication
    Quick responses
    Knowledgeable staff
    Friendly team
    Efficient process
    Helpful advice
    Good value
    Approachable solicitors
    Smooth conveyancing

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    Dale Robinson

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    Excellent service and really good communication

    I couldn’t praise Hewitt enough. Extremely helpful very professional and very quick to return calls and emails which is always a plus when trying to settle disagreement. very professional from the start to finish.

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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 Ben.

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    Mark Thayer

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    Family

    Working with Hewitts was fairly straightforward when dealing with a difficult problem.

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    legal expert Kim Nielsen Kim Nielsen

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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 Kim at our Bishop Auckland office.

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    Legal Services

    Staff really helpful and knowledgeable. Really straightforward experience would highly recommend.

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    legal expert Ben Green Ben Green

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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 Ben at our Darlington office.

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    Great Service

    Great service from start to finish. Beth was very professional and friendly. Nothing was too much for Beth to help with. Thank you very much Beth.

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    legal expert Bethany Petterson Bethany Petterson

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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 Beth at our Darlington office.

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    Very professional and empathetic

    Legal document signed I found Ben to be really quick to respond, super clear empathetic and helpful

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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 Ben at our Darlington office.

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    4.8 /5 996 Reviews
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      The firm specialises in conveyancing, wills & probate, family and personal injury work, new-build and estate matters, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and efficient case progression. Clients praise clear, practical legal expertise, timely communication and good value. Valued soft skills include approachability, empathy, professionalism, patience and responsiveness; staff are described as friendly, reassuring and supportive, making stressful matters feel straightforward and well managed.

      Professional service
      Clear communication
      Quick responses
      Knowledgeable staff
      Friendly team
      Efficient process
      Helpful advice
      Good value
      Approachable solicitors
      Smooth conveyancing

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      Rebecca Johnson

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      Great service

      Ben read the room well, he understood the important points I needed to know without all the unnecessary jargon. He was personable and to the point, would recommend.

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      Solid and professional support

      I was leaving an employer and Ben at Hewitts was quick, professional and supportive as I needed. I have now asked for Ben’s services a couple of times and he has been very helpful on both occasions. I’d recommend Ben and Hewitts for anyone who needs assistance and support.

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      My Late Wifes Estate

      Hewitt's are very easy to deal with and everything was explained in great detail. Drawing up a new will, probate and enduring power of attorney. The solicitor was so very kind during what was a very difficult time for the family. Very professional in every respect and was kept fully informed during the whole process.

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      Susan & Brian Dunning

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      Wills, Trusts & Probate

      5 Star service from Kerri and her team

      The experience was very professional and easy. Kerri spoke to us in words we understood and Stacey was also very helpful.

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      Amazing - Thank you

      The advice I was given by my solicitor was very helpful. Beth was fantastic and helped me with everything. Thank you so much.

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      legal expert Beth Gannaway Beth Gannaway

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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 Beth.

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      Lynda Blades

      Housing & Property

      Lynda

      We were delighted with Karen and her team when doing conveyancing work for us. They were very professional and efficient in aiding a seamless conclusion and giving good advice too. Thoroughly recommend them.

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      legal expert Karen Dove 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 and her team.

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      Àngela Fender

      Housing & Property

      Àngela

      kept informed at all times on sale of house

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      legal expert Emma Haworth Emma Haworth

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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 at our Stockton office.

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      Housing & Property

      Flyingcatzonthehorizon

      Extremely slow and stressful when moving house Hewitts didn't help matters in the slightest. I would recommend you go elsewhere for your conveyancing needs.

      A representative from Hewitts responded to this review

      Thank you for your review. We are sorry that the level of service you received did not meet with your expectations. We would be happy to discuss your matter with you further, and would ask that you please contact our client care partner Melanie Winship-Lee – MelanieWinship-Lee@hewitts.co.uk .

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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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      legal expert Sophie Lamont Sophie Lamont

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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.

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      Gary Wilkinson

      Housing & Property

      Gary

      Can’t speak highly enough of Hewitts Solicitors. Danielle and her team, Jasmine and Kate, were excellent from start to finish. Always kept us in the loop, easy to get hold of when we needed them, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. They’re clearly very knowledgeable but also approachable and down to earth, which made a big difference during what can be a stressful process. Everything was handled efficiently and professionally, and you could tell they genuinely cared about getting things over the line properly. All in all, a great service and we’d have no hesitation recommending Danielle, Jasmine, Kate and the team at 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 all the team.

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