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Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

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Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

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Coodes Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
94%
Value for
Money
95%
Success
Rate
95%
Would
Recommend
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

Coodes Solicitors are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors

Description

Coodes is one of the oldest law firms in Cornwall. Coodes LLP is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. We take pride in being rooted in the communities of the south west, serving the business and personal interests of our clients from our extensive branch network of eight offices, ranging geographically from Penzance in the west to Holsworthy in the east. Many of our lawyers have roots in Devon and Cornwall and thus bring a particular understanding to every legal problem they face.

Rankings by area of expertise

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Coodes Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.8
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
10% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
14% above
national average
95%
Would
Recommend
14% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.8/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.8/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Coodes Solicitors are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Family Law Advanced accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Coodes Solicitors

Description

Coodes is one of the oldest law firms in Cornwall. Coodes LLP is recognised as one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. We take pride in being rooted in the communities of the south west, serving the business and personal interests of our clients from our extensive branch network of eight offices, ranging geographically from Penzance in the west to Holsworthy in the east. Many of our lawyers have roots in Devon and Cornwall and thus bring a particular understanding to every legal problem they face.

Rankings by area of expertise

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

Housing & Property 16 / 4,770
Family Law 201 / 4,223
Commercial Property 82 / 3,665
Wills, Trusts & Probate 91 / 3,764
Crime/ Criminal Defence 85 / 2,140
Employment 31 / 3,621
Dispute Resolution 37 / 1,801
Child Law 145 / 1,640
Company & Commercial 59 / 4,182
Personal Injury 70 / 2,651
Litigation 91 / 888
Professional Negligence 29 / 1,296
Land Law 112 / 1,321
Care Law 61 / 531
Auction Law 33 / 285
Court of Protection and Deputyship 81 / 576
Consumer 54 / 4,413
Agriculture 10 / 819
Construction 20 / 854
Contract Law 89 / 1,426
Clinical Negligence 38 / 1,246
Inheritance Law 87 / 678
Business Law 60 / 468
Elder Law 55 / 317
Evidence Law 14 / 181
Motoring Law 22 / 133
Driving offences 30 / 626
Appeals Law 49 / 848
Company Law 3 / 970
Insurance Law 45 / 659
Banking 94 / 1,032
Debt and Tax Law 64 / 786
Domestic Violence Law 72 / 896
Mental Health Law 17 / 204
Planning Law 48 / 583
Compliance Law 24 / 462
Corporate Law 75 / 842
Cybersecurity and Data Protection Law 49 / 892
Disability Law 50 / 601
IT & Intellectual Property 22 / 1,114
Money & Tax 45 / 1,952
Road Traffic Law 34 / 247
Cosmetic Surgery Law 21 / 149
Enforcement Law 45 / 576
Environmental Law 20 / 393
Equity Law 66 / 569
Intellectual Property Law 46 / 624
National Insurance Law 43 / 422
Social Law 15 / 225
Animal Law 17 / 112
Brexit Law 11 / 146
Bribery and Corruption Law 24 / 411
Charities 17 / 767
Discrimination Law 41 / 499
Equality Law 73 / 1,097
Human rights 69 / 962
Infrastructure Law 10 / 187
Inquest Law 8 / 50
Nuisance Law 25 / 235
Occupational Health Law 44 / 429
Regulations 23 / 2,409
Sports Law 17 / 302
Welfare & Benefits 28 / 1,049
White Collar Crime 22 / 204
National 54 / 11,164

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Meet the team of Coodes Solicitors

Contact & Locations - Coodes Solicitors

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)

Elizabeth House, Castle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AP

Reviews

4.8 /5 21 Reviews
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What clients say about Coodes Solicitors

Clients praise the firm for strong specialisms in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, employment law and litigation, with knowledgeable, effective legal expertise and proactive case management. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, responsiveness and regular updates; they highlight professionalism, efficiency, attention to detail, problem‑solving and successful outcomes. The team is described as approachable, compassionate and supportive — patient, calm and reassuring with clients, explaining complex matters plainly. Clients repeatedly commend friendly, reliable service, strong advocacy and a client‑centred, organised approach that reduces stress and inspires confidence.

Clear communication
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Professional service
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Suzanne Norris

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Employment

I would like to thank both Steph & Evie for the most amazing, considerate and courteous assistance with the unfortunate situation that I found myself in. They have been so supportive, empathetic and extremely professional throughout the whole process. Thank you both so very much, it really is greatly appreciated.

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Dear Suzanne, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that our team provided such considerate, supportive, and professional assistance throughout your situation. It is pleasing to know that their empathy and dedication made a real difference.

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Nikki Forward

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Employment

Excellent Support

You need legal advice, often in periods of distress. Having Steph guide me through a legal process was a real asset, her professional, compassionate and calm approach, alongside good pragmatic legal advice has been an invaluable. Thank you for great service.

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Dear Nikki, Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience. We’re very pleased to hear that Steph was able to support you with professionalism, compassion, and calm guidance during what can be a very difficult time. Providing clear, pragmatic advice while offering reassurance and understanding is something we greatly value, so your feedback is truly appreciated. Thank you for trusting us and for taking the time to leave such kind comments.

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Anna Burfoot

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Outstanding Legal Guidance and Service

Michelle provided an excellent service from start to finish. Her approach was both highly professional and reassuring, and she demonstrated a clear depth of knowledge throughout. We felt supported at every stage and greatly valued the clarity and guidance she offered. We would not hesitate to recommend her, and she will remain our first choice for any future legal matters.

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Dear Anna, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that Michelle provided an excellent service from start to finish. It's fantastic to know that you found her approach professional and reassuring, and that you felt supported by her clear guidance and knowledge. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to being your first choice for any future legal matters. Best regards, Coodes Solicitors

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Wine

Approachable, clear, professional advice, refreshingly honest.

Bens approach was very honest, he left me with a clear and greater understanding, options moving forward and confident that if I need further legal assistance that I will choose Ben/Coodes. Grateful for the advice and guidance, thank you.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased that Ben was able to provide you with clear, honest advice and guidance, helping you feel confident about your options moving forward. Should you require any further legal assistance, we would be happy to support you again. Best regards, Coodes Solicitors

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Dawn McCadden

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Always highest of praise for work completed by MCA Team at Coodes.

Rebecca Moore provided impeccable, effective legal support throughout this case.

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Thank you for your feedback, Dawn. We’re pleased Rebecca provided you with effective and impeccable support.

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Andy

Beyond useless, had the sad misfortune of thinking coodes were any good, i needed help against cornwall council social services who were illegally funding my late Mums care fees. I could not meet them face to face (even though covid was passed), always chasing, the communication was appalling and by e-mail(you ask 3 questions and may get a reply for one). When the judge set deadlines and the council were not adhering to them i told coodes to notify the court, they kept saying"oh we willgive them a bit longer", eventually i had to contact the court myself as coodes and the councils solicitors had agreed to "push back" a judges deadline by 4 weeks. I applied with a N244 to get the case thrown out because the council were breaking judges deadlines, at the hearing the judge agreed with me that the council had breached the deadlines and had no legal reason for doing this, when i stated i had an instruction from my solicitors(coodes) that both parties had agreed to move a "judges deadline" which is not allowed, the councils barrister pointed out it was in fact coodes that had asked for this?. The judge denied the councils barristers costs and said it was the councils fault she was in court today and i was quite within my rights to bring the matter to the courts attention, but coodes had let me down, unbelievable, i had been asking coodes to notify the court and they never had the decency to tell me it was them who had broke the judges orders on this occasion making it one all so to speak. They thensaid they could not represent me as any trust had gone so threw me under the bus, head of department Mel grose also informed me she had done something she shouldn't have by contacting the council head lawyer Alan perry direct as she felt the case was being handled by juniors and that he could"give them a nudge to speed things up". They also refused tme any access to all the evidence they were holding about the casewhich some had been sent direct to them with my permission. Obviously they have their reasons for not wanting to go against the council. I would recommendthat if they were the only solicitors in Cornwall that you contact one in Devon

A representative from Coodes LLP responded to this review

Dear Mr Dunstan We were sorry to read your review. We would like to have the opportunity to discuss your experience with you and would ask that you call us on 0800 328 3282 to arrange a meeting. If you would like to raise a formal complaint about our service please refer to our Complaints Procedure - https://coodes.co.uk/about-us/complaints-procedure/ We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Coodes

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4.8 /5 873 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for strong specialisms in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate, employment law and litigation, with knowledgeable, effective legal expertise and proactive case management. Reviewers value clear, timely communication, responsiveness and regular updates; they highlight professionalism, efficiency, attention to detail, problem‑solving and successful outcomes. The team is described as approachable, compassionate and supportive — patient, calm and reassuring with clients, explaining complex matters plainly. Clients repeatedly commend friendly, reliable service, strong advocacy and a client‑centred, organised approach that reduces stress and inspires confidence.

Clear communication
Responsive staff
Professional service
Efficient handling
Helpful guidance
Knowledgeable team
Friendly approach
Stress‑reducing
Thorough attention
Timely updates

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Michaela Martin

Housing & Property

Excellent service

Many thanks to coodes. To Laura and Emma for a great service and attention to detail. A very smooth experience Would highly recommend. Thank you

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Thank you for taking the time to share your excellent feedback regarding your experience with Coodes, Michaela. Providing a seamless service backed by strong attention to detail is a core priority for our firm, and we are pleased that Laura and Emma delivered this for you. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Angus Wood

Housing & Property

Probate sale of cottage

Sophie and her team worked tirelessly to achieve the sale of the property and she was always helpful and worked with the other side to get the sale over the line. I have no hesitation in recommending her and Coodes. Thank you

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Thank you for the fantastic review and high recommendation, Angus! We are thrilled that Sophie and her team worked so tirelessly and collaboratively to achieve the probate sale of the cottage. Wishing you all the very best moving forward!

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Roger Burden

First class service.

First class service both personal and professional at all times.

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We hold ourselves to the highest standards, so hearing that you experienced a first-class, professional service at every stage is incredibly rewarding. We appreciate you choosing our firm, Roger, and for taking the time to share your review.

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Tyler

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Housing & Property

Made the experience quick and easy

Always very quick to reply with any queries, very professional, and helped explain everything in detail for us to understand.

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Hi Tyler, thank you for the fantastic feedback! Our team always strives to be incredibly thorough with our guidance while maintaining a fast and professional service. Knowing that you felt well-supported and completely informed means a lot to us. Thank you!

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Excellent Service

This is the second time I have requested Teresa to assist with conveyancing matters. Excellent service as always and really helpful.

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Thank you so much for returning to us. It is always a pleasure to assist returning clients, and we are delighted that Teresa provided the high standard of care you have come to expect from us. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Cyne

Dreadful, dont bother

Dear Cyne We are sorry to read your review and disappointed to hear that you feel this way. We take all feedback seriously and would welcome the opportunity to understand your concerns in more detail. As we are unable to discuss individual matters publicly, please contact us directly so we can look into this appropriately - 0800 328 3282. Coodes

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Cara Taphouse

Housing & Property

Cara

Hannah was brilliant helping us buy our first home. She processed everything efficiently and was always happy to answer any questions we had. Thanks so much

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Hannah provided efficient support and helped make your first home purchase a positive experience.

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Darren Bovis-Coulter

Darren

Used for conveyancing and totally brilliant from start to finish. They are certainly not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for and we couldn't fault them. We recommend them and would use them again.

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Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Darren. We’re delighted to hear that our conveyancing service was brilliant from start to finish and that you felt the quality justified the price.

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Beth Sherard

Beth

Would highly recommend Coodes to first time buyers. Hannah made it very easy and was very efficient. Thank you Hannah

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Thank you so much, Beth — we’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with Coodes. Hannah is thrilled to know her help made the process easier for you. If you need any further assistance in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Dave Hocking

Dave

Disgusting Company. Working on behalf of a person that is not nice, so kids can't see there dad that loves them and done nothing wrong not to see them. Fathers for justice

Dear Mr Hocking On checking our records, it does not appear you are a client of ours. If we are mistaken, please do contact us either by phone 0800 328 3282 or email info@coodes.co.uk. Many thanks. Coodes Solicitors

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