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Sternberg Reed LLP

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210 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1TR

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210 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1TR

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Sternberg Reed LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.7
Excellent
93%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 93%
93%
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 93%
94%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 94%
Communication 4.7/5
Initial Impressions 4.7/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.7/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.6/5

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Sternberg Reed LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Sternberg Reed LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Sternberg Reed LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Sternberg Reed LLP

Description

We are one of the largest law firms in Essex & East London, with offices in Barking, Romford and Grays. For the past 40 years, we have offered a wide range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. Our aim is to provide exceptional customer service, tailored to the needs of our clients. Whatever your legal need, we can help.

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Sternberg Reed LLP Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.7
Excellent
92%
Value for
Money
Value for money: 92%
9% above
national average
91%
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 91%
9% above
national average
92%
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 92%
11% above
national average
Communication 4.6/5
Initial Impressions 4.6/5
Approachability 4.7/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.6/5
Legal Knowledge 4.7/5
Value for money 4.6/5

Accreditations

Sternberg Reed LLP are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Sternberg Reed LLP
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Sternberg Reed LLP
Family Law accreditation awarded to Sternberg Reed LLP

Description

We are one of the largest law firms in Essex & East London, with offices in Barking, Romford and Grays. For the past 40 years, we have offered a wide range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. Our aim is to provide exceptional customer service, tailored to the needs of our clients. Whatever your legal need, we can help.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Sternberg Reed LLP 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 09:00–16:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

210 South Street, Romford, Essex, RM1 1TR

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4.7 /5 89 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for strong expertise across family law, divorce, child arrangements, criminal defence, conveyancing, wills and probate, and property transactions including lease extensions and mortgage purchases. Reviews highlight a consistently positive client experience, with excellent legal knowledge, thorough case management and successful outcomes. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, prompt updates, responsiveness, approachability, empathy and reassuring manner. The firm is also described as professional, supportive, patient and hardworking, often going above and beyond to make stressful matters feel manageable.

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Samantha

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Amazing support & care through worse time in my life

From start to finish Emily was so amazing very professional but above all very caring & supportive, I would never have got through the whole case to the end without emily. Her communication was amazing her knowledge & speed to get things done. Everytime I felt anxious worried or down i would speak to Emily & immediately feel reasureured & calm.

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Thank you so much for this truly beautiful review, Samantha! Going through a legal case can be an incredibly draining and emotional journey, so hearing that Emily was your rock from start to finish means everything to us. Thank you for trusting her to guide you through to the end!

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Katelyn

Family Law

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Wow, 5 stars, very polite and helpful, I would definitely recommend this firm as they are good at their work, listened to any questions I had. Elvira Orhan absolutely amazing 10/10 thank you so much for helping me. I appreciate you and your firm as a whole

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Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive five-star review, Katelyn. We are delighted that you had a great experience with our firm and that Elvira provided an expert and attentive service. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we wish you all the absolute best!

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anonymous

Family Law

Elvira Orhan - Family Law Matter

I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I have received throughout my family law matters. Elvira was professional, knowledgeable and approachable from the very beginning, and always took the time to explain each stage clearly so I understood what was happening. Elvira’s calm and reassuring manner made a difficult and emotional process far more manageable. I truly appreciate her hard work, attention to detail and the care she showed throughout. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing support with family law matters.

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Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback! Navigating family law matters can be an incredibly difficult and emotional process, so we are absolutely delighted to hear that Elvira's calm, reassuring manner and approachable nature made things far more manageable for you. We wish you all the absolute best moving forward into this next chapter!

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anonymous

Family Law

Child Matters

Professional and easy to talk to. Supportive of my case and provided solid advice. Rebecca, Jess and Tom were all very helpful and knowledgable and I felt they understood my case and what needed to be put in place.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review. It is wonderful to know that Rebecca, Jess, and Tom all provided the solid, knowledgeable advice you needed, and most importantly, that you felt genuinely understood throughout your case.

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barney fontaine

Family Law

During difficult times, it helps to surround yourself with competent, good and moral people.

Divorce is an incredibly difficult and often overwhelming experience. At the outset, I had no idea just how challenging it would be, nor how much trust I would need to place in people I had only just met. During one of the most stressful periods of my life, I found myself speaking to Ms Viola and her team more frequently than I spoke to family or friends. From the very beginning, Ms Viola and her team made sure the process was handled as smoothly as possible. They provided far more than legal advice; they offered guidance, reassurance and stability at a time when I needed it most. Without exaggeration, they helped me through the worst period of my life. One of the qualities I appreciated most was Ms Viola’s integrity. Throughout the case, she ensured that we maintained an honest, transparent and professional approach, regardless of the challenges we faced. Ms Viola showed exceptional empathy and understanding while also being the voice of reason when I needed clear and realistic advice. She struck the perfect balance between compassion and professionalism, making me feel supported whilst ensuring I remained focused on achieving the best possible outcome. Her communication skills are outstanding. She took the time to explain a complex and unfamiliar legal process in a way that I could understand, kept me informed about developments, and helped me know what to expect at each stage. Most importantly, I always felt listened to and understood. Both Ms Viola and her team were consistently responsive, approachable and generous with their time. I was also impressed by her depth of knowledge and expertise. At the same time, she was never hesitant to seek specialist input from colleagues when appropriate, demonstrating a commitment to providing the best possible advice rather than simply relying on her own judgement. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms Viola and her team to anyone facing family law proceedings. Their professionalism, expertise, compassion and unwavering support made an enormous difference during an exceptionally difficult time, and I will always be grateful for their help. They helped me achieve a positive outcome for my child and I and receive a fair financial settlement.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share this deeply moving and profound review, Barney. Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most overwhelming chapters a person can navigate, and as you beautifully noted, it requires placing an immense amount of vulnerability and trust in the professionals standing in your corner. Hearing that R. Viola and her team became your steady anchor offering not just exceptional legal advice, but true guidance, reassurance, and stability when you needed it most. Striking that delicate balance between fierce professionalism and genuine empathy is a rare skill. It is wonderful to hear how much you valued R. Viola’s integrity, her realistic 'voice of reason' guidance, and her ability to make a complex, daunting legal process feel clear and manageable. Your note regarding her willingness to collaborate with specialists to ensure you received the absolute best outcome speaks volumes about her dedication to your family's future. We are absolutely overjoyed that this journey culminated in a positive outcome for both you and your child, alongside a fair financial settlement. Thank you for trusting us to guide you through the storm, and we wish you and your child nothing but peace, happiness, and bright new beginnings.

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Lynda Farmer

Family Law

Lynda

Cannot thank Alexandra Dancey-Tucker enough. We had a long divorce journey together. She was always friendly, approachable and professional . Would highly recommend

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We are pleased to hear that Alexandra provided such consistent support throughout your matter, Lynda. Her friendly and professional approach clearly helped you feel comfortable and supported along the way. Thank you for your recommendation and kind words.

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Bespoke Exports

Child Law

Bespoke

If you’re fighting for joint custody and especially if Francesa Clay is your solicitor you’re best off taking your money and running! I was back and forth for years for joint custody of my child, completed numerous courses and thousands of pounds later I’m no better off. Goal posts always get moved and all they care about is taking your money… Words of advice: REPRESENT YOURSELF

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Family matters can be particularly challenging, and we regret that you did not feel satisfied with the service you received. We take feedback such as this seriously and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly so that we can better understand what happened.

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John and Eileen B

Family Law

John

We recommend Kelly To highly at Sternberg Reed for family law representation. Kelly is not only exceptionally thorough and professional, but she also genuinely cares about her clients. She kept us well-informed throughout the entire process and ensured we felt confident at every stage. Her advice was always clear, realistic, and practical. If you need a family solicitor who is responsive, approachable, and will work incredibly hard for you, look no further than Kelly

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Thank you for your kind recommendation, John. We are delighted to hear that Kelly provided such professional and dedicated support throughout your family law matter. We greatly appreciate your recognition of her commitment to her clients.

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L B

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Absolutely awful firm to deal with specifically kelly To, im a litigant in person in child arrangements, she has not followed the proceedural rules 2010, she has not followed the code of conduct set out by solicitor regulation authority, barrister kissing his teeth at me because i stood up for myself, another barrister suggesting he could cut contact with my child as the mum told me he suggested it to her probably to line their pockets with more hearings, the most recent barrister wrote an order that doesnt reflect what was agreed in the hearing or ordered by the judge on the day causing me to have no contact with my child going against a child arrangements order and reccomendations from social services, forced me to buy the transcript to correct the illegal sly move they made, good job i have a good understanding of the law and going to ask for an order against them for costs and potentially take them to court to sue for damages. Messed with the wrong litigant in person which i think they have recognised.

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We are sorry to hear that you feel dissatisfied with the service you received. We take concerns about the conduct of our staff and the handling of legal matters seriously. As this review raises specific allegations, we are unable to comment on the details publicly, but we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly and review the issues you have raised.

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Mimi

DO NOT TRUST THIS FIRM Do not trust this firm. I feel that they used me for their own benefit and persuaded me to remain with them despite the circumstances. This was a family case, and I believe I was misled and taken advantage of. Instead of properly supporting me and acting in my best interests, it felt as though their main priority was satisfying social services rather than listening to my concerns or protecting my rights. I LOST MY CHILDREN WITH THEM

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Clients praise the firm for strong expertise across family law, divorce, child arrangements, criminal defence, conveyancing, wills and probate, and property transactions including lease extensions and mortgage purchases. Reviews highlight a consistently positive client experience, with excellent legal knowledge, thorough case management and successful outcomes. Clients particularly value the team’s clear communication, prompt updates, responsiveness, approachability, empathy and reassuring manner. The firm is also described as professional, supportive, patient and hardworking, often going above and beyond to make stressful matters feel manageable.

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Great

Had an interview with police I telephoned this firm and Gemma was great from beginning to end. I was a little worried because the reviews weren't the best but my experience was very good. Thank you Gemma.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are pleased to hear that Gemma provided clear and reassuring support from start to finish. We really appreciate your kind words.

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anonymous

Excellent communication, Romford Office

I had the pleasure of being supported by Gemma Hynes @ the Romford office. We as a family have been through the most stressful times of our lives. Gemma remained a professional, giving clear updates and updating us along every part of the way, promptly. We were treated with the upmost respect and dignity, never judged and this meant more to us than anything. I would recommend this service to anyone. Thank you Gemma, you went above and beyond, and on kept track of everything, I am sure in a very busy environment!

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It means a great deal to hear that Gemma supported your family with such care and professionalism during such a difficult time. Thank you for your heartfelt feedback and recommendation.

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Lynda

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Fantastic service

Alice was great , professional but friendly and approachable. Nothing was too much Would definately recommend

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We are pleased to hear that Alice provided a professional and approachable service throughout. It is lovely to know that you felt well supported and valued her assistance. Thank you for your recommendation, Lynda.

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anonymous

A professional services throuout.

Soulla and Khadija and the team really helpful and povided professional services through out the matter and get the outcome to best possible. Thank you.

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We’re pleased to hear that Soulla, Khadija and the team were able to support you throughout your matter and help achieve a positive result. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for recognising their efforts.

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Shirley

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Housing & Property

Excellent Service!

Firstly, Sternberg Reed have always been my 'go to' solicitors over the years so it made sense to get in touch when I needed a lease extension to my property and was put through to Alice Walder. Alice was very reassuring and explained the process to me in a clear and concise manner and by the end of our first conversation I was confident she would get the job done. I wasn't wrong but what stood out for me was she had completed all the initial work in the first week after we had spoken and the overall work would also have been completed much sooner if we had not had to wait for the joint freeholders to finish their part of the process! That said, Alice regularly kept me updated on progression. The service I received from Alice was excellent from start to finish and I wouldn't hesitate recommending her to anyone in need of conveyancing work.

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Shirley, we’re delighted to hear that Alice made your lease extension such a positive experience. It’s especially pleasing to know that you felt confident from the outset and were kept informed as things progressed. We really appreciate your continued trust in Sternberg Reed and your recommendation.

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sandy

My case was handled very professionally and smoothly. Preet Matharu went above and beyond to help. Really appreciated

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We are pleased to hear that Preet made such a positive difference to your experience. Thank you for your kind feedback, Sandy, and for placing your trust in our team.

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Lynda Farmer

Family Law

Lynda

Cannot thank Alexandra Dancey-Tucker enough. We had a long divorce journey together. She was always friendly, approachable and professional . Would highly recommend

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We are pleased to hear that Alexandra provided such consistent support throughout your matter, Lynda. Her friendly and professional approach clearly helped you feel comfortable and supported along the way. Thank you for your recommendation and kind words.

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Kaydee

Really happy with the service I received from Gemma Hynes. She was professional, helpful and kept me updated throughout the process. Everything was explained clearly and she was always quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely recommend her services.

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It is lovely to hear that Gemma provided such a helpful and professional service, Kaydee. We are pleased that her clear communication and prompt responses made the process easier for you. Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience.

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Maryte Ladygaite

Maryte

Great family law solicitors, excellent communication, great support and extremely happy with all support and professional help through my case. I would definitely recommend to everyone. Especially Solicitor Danielle Apenteng she was great and very professional all the way. Many thanks again. ​​​​

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It’s wonderful to hear that Danielle provided such dedicated and professional support throughout your case, Maryte. We’re pleased that you felt well informed and supported throughout the process. Thank you for your kind recommendation.

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Alison Pettitt

Housing & Property

Alison

I have just completed a property sale and Andrew Liddell ensured that it all went smoothly. He kept me fully informed throughout the process and responded to all my queries and questions very promptly. I was not surprised as this was the third property transaction he has dealt with for me. Would highly recommend! Just great!

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It’s wonderful to know that Andrew looked after you so well once again. The fact that this was your third property transaction with him is a lovely testament to the trust you have placed in his service. We’re delighted to have supported you again and truly appreciate your continued recommendation.

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