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

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

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Hewitts Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 94%
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
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Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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

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

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

4.8
Excellent
95%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%
12% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
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

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 96 / 4,693
Wills, Trusts & Probate 62 / 3,713
Family Law 32 / 4,157
Employment 86 / 3,550
Commercial Property 142 / 3,582
Consumer 30 / 4,309
Personal Injury 71 / 2,597
Company & Commercial 26 / 4,053
Litigation 1 / 911
Crime/ Criminal Defence 99 / 2,123
Private Client Law 24 / 329
Child Law 49 / 1,643
Dispute Resolution 87 / 1,793
Driving offences 55 / 630
Land Law 43 / 1,319
Professional Negligence 94 / 1,281
Agriculture 101 / 815
Appeals Law 14 / 849
Contract Law 38 / 1,413
Inheritance Law 38 / 695
Prison Law 4 / 238
Road Traffic Law 13 / 255
Tort Law 8 / 140
Adjudication Law 15 / 247
Advocacy Law 11 / 162
Auction Law 22 / 291
Civil Law 16 / 84
Clinical Negligence 99 / 1,221
Construction 52 / 847
Copyright Law 9 / 512
Criminal Law 39 / 1,006
Debt and Tax Law 34 / 775
Digital Law 6 / 294
Disability Law 28 / 600
Discrimination Law 26 / 495
Domestic Violence Law 21 / 896
Drug Law 9 / 266
Enforcement Law 21 / 565
Engineering Law 2 / 124
Environmental Law 6 / 390
Equity Law 28 / 566
Evidence Law 6 / 182
Financial Crime Law 14 / 462
Food Law 3 / 81
Fraud Law 16 / 515
Health and Safety Law 23 / 571
Injunctions Law 22 / 921
Insurance Law 20 / 642
Intellectual Property Law 24 / 613
Legal Aid 7 / 125
Licensing Law 16 / 496
Money & Tax 71 / 1,908
Notary 55 / 859
Nuisance Law 17 / 233
Occupational Health Law 22 / 422
Pensions Law 20 / 483
Planning Law 17 / 577
Regulations 50 / 2,338
Regulatory Law 10 / 262
Small Claims Court 8 / 117
Transport Law 6 / 139
National 121 / 11,165

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Julie Hugill

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Housing & Property

Highly efficient and communicative

I received an excellent service from Hewitts Solicitors in Bishop Auckland. The reception team were consistently professional, polite and efficient in passing on information. Both the admin staff and the solicitor kept in touch throughout the entire process

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D Phillips

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Housing & Property

Relocating from the Tees to the Wear area

Very helpful, efficient, professional and friendly team who helped our house move run smoothly.

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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 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

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

Reviews

4.9 /5 119 Reviews
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What clients say about Hewitts

Clients consistently praise the firm for conveyancing, including sales, purchases, new builds, leaseholds and first-time buyer matters, as well as wills, probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, family law, employment issues and dispute resolution. Reviews highlight strong legal knowledge, thorough guidance and prompt handling of transactions and deadlines. Clients especially value the team’s clear communication, regular updates, patience, empathy, friendliness and reassuring approach, which helps make stressful matters feel smooth, straightforward and well supported.

Excellent communication
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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4.8 /5 1064 Reviews
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Clients consistently praise the firm for conveyancing, including sales, purchases, new builds, leaseholds and first-time buyer matters, as well as wills, probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney, family law, employment issues and dispute resolution. Reviews highlight strong legal knowledge, thorough guidance and prompt handling of transactions and deadlines. Clients especially value the team’s clear communication, regular updates, patience, empathy, friendliness and reassuring approach, which helps make stressful matters feel smooth, straightforward and well supported.

Excellent communication
Kept informed
Professional service
Friendly staff
Efficient process
Clear explanations
Supportive approach
Quick response
Stress-free process
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Ann Wagner

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Transfer of Equity & Will

We have been explained the procedure/instructions clearly and have been kept well informed.

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Valerie Eastman

Experience with Hewitts

Our wills were drawn up several years ago with a Solicitor in Silsden as joint executor with our son. We wanted a Solicitor in Stockton to replace him and chose Hewitts and were very satisfied.

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anonymous

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Where there's a will.....

Making a will sounds easy - but in doing so I have found that there are many pitfalls and it is very important to listen to a professional who questions what your needs really are and helps you to crystalise what you really mean. Hewitt's solicitors are good at this.

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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 Alicia.

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Rachel Lindley

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Housing & Property

Fantastic service from start to finish – highly recommend!

We honestly couldn't recommend Kelly and the team highly enough! Kelly was absolutely amazing throughout both the sale and purchase of our home. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she went above and beyond to make the whole process as smooth and stress-free as possible. What really stood out was how much she genuinely cared. We always felt supported, reassured and kept informed every step of the way. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, we managed to complete both our sale and purchase in under three months! An exceptional service from start to finish. We couldn't have asked for anyone better to guide us through such an important milestone. Thank you so much, Kelly!

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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.

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D Valentine & Norah Davidson

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

New Wills

Very straight forward and work done in a short space of time.

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Nick Egan

Nick

Great service, polite and friendly. Knowledgeable and efficient

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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.

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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.

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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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Deborah Watson

Deborah

I was very pleased with the way Hewitts kept in touch with me throughout the process of selling and buying my new house.

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