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Calverton House, 2 Harpenden Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AB

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Calverton House, 2 Harpenden Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AB

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Lawtons Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
19% above
national average
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 4.9/5

Accreditations

Lawtons Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Lawtons Solicitors Limited
Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Lawtons Solicitors Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Lawtons Solicitors Limited

Description

Ranked as one of the leading criminal law firms in London and the surrounding Home Counties, Lawtons has a highly regarded reputation for delivering expert legal services. Equipped to handle a wide range of criminal offences, we are here to assist you throughout the entire legal process, however challenging it may become.

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Lawtons Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
15% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
17% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
18% above
national average
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.9/5

Accreditations

Lawtons Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Lawtons Solicitors Limited
Cyber Essentials Certified accreditation awarded to Lawtons Solicitors Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Lawtons Solicitors Limited

Description

Ranked as one of the leading criminal law firms in London and the surrounding Home Counties, Lawtons has a highly regarded reputation for delivering expert legal services. Equipped to handle a wide range of criminal offences, we are here to assist you throughout the entire legal process, however challenging it may become.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Lawtons Solicitors Limited 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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Helpful, professional, always on hand to answer questions and provide support. Would highly recommend them.

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Samantha Harmer is excellent.

We felt very fortunate to be introduced to Samantha Harmer . She’s is massively brilliant, always contactable, an expert communicator with years of experience which is hugely appreciated and important when you’re worried.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Calverton House, 2 Harpenden Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AB

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5.0 /5 75 Reviews
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Clients consistently praise the firm for criminal defence and police investigation work, including voluntary interviews, cautions, charges and case strategy, often achieving favourable outcomes. Reviews highlight strong expertise, clear guidance, thorough preparation and effective representation. Clients particularly value the solicitors’ professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail, alongside reassuring, compassionate and patient communication. They are described as approachable, responsive, supportive and honest, with a calm manner that helps reduce stress. Many felt listened to, well informed and genuinely cared for throughout their case.

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Life changing solicitor

Glen is an exceptional solicitor. extremely knowledgeable, caring and persistent. He went above and beyond throughout my case, and his professionalism, dedication and support made a difficult situation far easier to navigate. Words cannot express how grateful I am for everything Glen has done for me. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him to anyone looking for a solicitor who genuinely cares about his clients and will fight their corner.

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Thank you, Jake, for such a heartfelt review and recommendation. We are delighted that Glen provided such dedicated and compassionate support throughout your case and helped make a difficult situation easier to navigate. We greatly appreciate your kind recognition of his commitment and professionalism.

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Lauren provided excellent advice which resulted in the case being dropped. She was very professional and supportive

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Thank you for your kind review, Lauren is very pleased to hear that you found her advice to be so excellent. She was more than happy to support you and is glad that your matter results in a positive outcome. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in the future.

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Responsive, efficient and excellent

Paul Dillon from Lawtons accompanied me to a voluntary interview involving a trumped up spurious charges against me. No matter how straightforward, criminal investigations are always stressful. Paul was extremely helpful in advising me and strategising how to manage the interview. I got the desired outcome of no further action. I would highly recommend Paul.

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We are pleased to hear that Paul provided you with clear advice and steady support during what was understandably a stressful situation. Thank you for recommending Paul and Lawtons Solicitors.

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William Hamilton And jacky scott

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Outstanding service

Absolutely outstanding service from two exceptional solicitors. From the very beginning, they handled everything with professionalism, care, and genuine dedication. They worked incredibly hard on my behalf, kept me informed throughout, and always made me feel that my case was in safe hands. Their commitment, patience, attention to detail, and determination were truly impressive. What stood out most was how much they genuinely cared. They went the extra mile, never gave up, and put so much time and effort into achieving the best possible result. I am extremely grateful to both of them for all their hard work and support. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for solicitors who are not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but also hardworking, trustworthy, and genuinely committed to their clients. Thank you both for everything — your efforts are truly appreciated!

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Thank you very much for your review, we are so pleased to hear that Lauren and Crystal were professional, caring and dedicated in your case. They are both so glad that you were impressed with their attention to detail and commitment and were more than happy to assist you. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in the future.

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Crystal and Lauren

We are incredibly grateful to these two solicitors for the outstanding support and dedication they showed while helping our family friend. From the very beginning, they were professional, compassionate, approachable, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible outcome. They took the time to listen carefully, explain everything clearly, and guide our family friend.Their attention to detail, hard work, and dedication were exceptional, and we always felt that they truly cared about the person they were representing. Their service went above and beyond our expectations. Both solicitors demonstrated excellent knowledge, professionalism, and integrity throughout the entire process. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for trustworthy, dedicated, and highly professional solicitors. Thank you both for your exceptional service and for making such a positive difference. You are truly the best at what you do!

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Thank you very much for your review, we are so pleased to hear that Lauren and Crystal were so supportive and dedicated in your family friend's case. They are both so glad that you felt their service went above all expectations. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in the future.

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Tokyo

I can’t even put into words how grateful I am for Keith Simmonett at Lawtons Solicitors in St Albans. I would also like to thank Massimo for taking my initial call and assigning Keith to help us. Keith is an absolute legend and his 30 years of experience really showed. The second I spoke to Keith on the phone, I just knew he was the one. He is easily the most honest, down-to-earth, and genuine solicitor I have ever met. Keith was a breath of fresh air, he is kind, deeply caring, and a complete realist. What blew me away was how he handled my son, who has multiple severe conditions. Keith didn't treat him like a full adult, and he never spoke to him in the jargon-heavy way most solicitors do. Instead, he completely jumped into his world and spoke to him on the kindest level to make sure he truly understood. Navigating this stressful situation was terrifying, but Keith stepped up as an absolute shield. He has an incredible gift for connecting with children of all needs, stripped away all the fear, and broke everything down so beautifully. Keith isn't just an amazing professional; he is a truly good human being who genuinely cares about protecting the children and adults he supports. He is a true credit to Lawtons, and whoever gets him will be blessed to have him protect them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Keith 😊

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Dear Tokyo. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear of the exceptional support Keith provided to your family. It is our primary objective to offer both robust legal protection and compassionate guidance, and it is wonderful to learn that Keith’s experience and empathetic approach provided the reassurance your son required. Your kind words have been shared with Keith and Massimo. We sincerely appreciate your trust in our firm during such a critical time.

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Justice Achieved Thanks to (Solicitor Toni Hennessy-Ling ) Loyalty and Expertise I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Toni Hennessy-Ling for her honesty, loyalty, and unwavering support during one of the hardest times of my life. Toni worked with true dedication and compassion. She stood by my side, believed in my innocence, and fought for justice with all her heart. Thanks to her honest efforts, professionalism, and humanity, I have been fully acquitted and finally have my life back. Toni is not just a great solicitor — she is a sincere and loyal person who truly cares for her clients. I will never forget what she did for me and my family. May God bless Toni and her family with happiness, health, and peace always. Thank you, Toni, from the bottom of my heart.

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Thank you Glen Henry you were absolutely incredible. If you want someone to represent you with passion and expertise he’s your man

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Clients consistently praise the firm for criminal defence and police investigation work, including voluntary interviews, cautions, charges and case strategy, often achieving favourable outcomes. Reviews highlight strong expertise, clear guidance, thorough preparation and effective representation. Clients particularly value the solicitors’ professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail, alongside reassuring, compassionate and patient communication. They are described as approachable, responsive, supportive and honest, with a calm manner that helps reduce stress. Many felt listened to, well informed and genuinely cared for throughout their case.

Efficient service
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Reassuring guidance
Clear communication
Highly professional
Knowledgeable solicitors
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Responsive advice
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Jake Harvey

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Life changing solicitor

Glen is an exceptional solicitor. extremely knowledgeable, caring and persistent. He went above and beyond throughout my case, and his professionalism, dedication and support made a difficult situation far easier to navigate. Words cannot express how grateful I am for everything Glen has done for me. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending him to anyone looking for a solicitor who genuinely cares about his clients and will fight their corner.

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Thank you, Jake, for such a heartfelt review and recommendation. We are delighted that Glen provided such dedicated and compassionate support throughout your case and helped make a difficult situation easier to navigate. We greatly appreciate your kind recognition of his commitment and professionalism.

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Lauren provided excellent advice which resulted in the case being dropped. She was very professional and supportive

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A representative from Lawtons Solicitors Limited responded to this review

Thank you for your kind review, Lauren is very pleased to hear that you found her advice to be so excellent. She was more than happy to support you and is glad that your matter results in a positive outcome. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in the future.

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Excellent !

Paul was absolutely brilliant in helping with our case. From start to finish he was incredibly responsive, communicative and reassuring, which made a stressful situation feel far more manageable. He kept us informed throughout, explained everything clearly and was always quick to respond whenever we had a question or needed advice. His professionalism, knowledge and calm approach gave us a huge amount of confidence throughout the process. We were extremely grateful for his support and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul to anyone needing knowledgeable, reliable and genuinely supportive legal representation.

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Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Paul provided clear guidance and dependable support throughout your matter. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

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Responsive, efficient and excellent

Paul Dillon from Lawtons accompanied me to a voluntary interview involving a trumped up spurious charges against me. No matter how straightforward, criminal investigations are always stressful. Paul was extremely helpful in advising me and strategising how to manage the interview. I got the desired outcome of no further action. I would highly recommend Paul.

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We are pleased to hear that Paul provided you with clear advice and steady support during what was understandably a stressful situation. Thank you for recommending Paul and Lawtons Solicitors.

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William Hamilton And jacky scott

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Outstanding service

Absolutely outstanding service from two exceptional solicitors. From the very beginning, they handled everything with professionalism, care, and genuine dedication. They worked incredibly hard on my behalf, kept me informed throughout, and always made me feel that my case was in safe hands. Their commitment, patience, attention to detail, and determination were truly impressive. What stood out most was how much they genuinely cared. They went the extra mile, never gave up, and put so much time and effort into achieving the best possible result. I am extremely grateful to both of them for all their hard work and support. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for solicitors who are not only highly professional and knowledgeable, but also hardworking, trustworthy, and genuinely committed to their clients. Thank you both for everything — your efforts are truly appreciated!

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A representative from Lawtons Solicitors Limited responded to this review

Thank you very much for your review, we are so pleased to hear that Lauren and Crystal were professional, caring and dedicated in your case. They are both so glad that you were impressed with their attention to detail and commitment and were more than happy to assist you. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in the future.

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I found Lawtons during a very tumultuous time in my life after a sudden event left me needing legal support/guidance. I could not be more pleased with how efficient, thorough and re-assuring they were from the phone Reception staff to their amazing consultants Patrick O’Rielly and Paul Dillon. Both solicitors helped me step by step and answered any questions i had in a very time sensitive fashion. Given i had no prior experience with this sort of thing, i am so happy i chose Lawtons and Patrick to help me in an uncomfortable spot and give me peace of mind which certainly was very much lacking going into this journey. Thank you so much to the Lawtons team and Patrick.

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Thank you very much for this thoughtful review Phoebe. We are very pleased to hear that Patrick and Paul provided you with excellent support throughout and made your overall experience with us a positive one. We really appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in the future.

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Tokyo

I can’t even put into words how grateful I am for Keith Simmonett at Lawtons Solicitors in St Albans. I would also like to thank Massimo for taking my initial call and assigning Keith to help us. Keith is an absolute legend and his 30 years of experience really showed. The second I spoke to Keith on the phone, I just knew he was the one. He is easily the most honest, down-to-earth, and genuine solicitor I have ever met. Keith was a breath of fresh air, he is kind, deeply caring, and a complete realist. What blew me away was how he handled my son, who has multiple severe conditions. Keith didn't treat him like a full adult, and he never spoke to him in the jargon-heavy way most solicitors do. Instead, he completely jumped into his world and spoke to him on the kindest level to make sure he truly understood. Navigating this stressful situation was terrifying, but Keith stepped up as an absolute shield. He has an incredible gift for connecting with children of all needs, stripped away all the fear, and broke everything down so beautifully. Keith isn't just an amazing professional; he is a truly good human being who genuinely cares about protecting the children and adults he supports. He is a true credit to Lawtons, and whoever gets him will be blessed to have him protect them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Keith 😊

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Dear Tokyo. Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear of the exceptional support Keith provided to your family. It is our primary objective to offer both robust legal protection and compassionate guidance, and it is wonderful to learn that Keith’s experience and empathetic approach provided the reassurance your son required. Your kind words have been shared with Keith and Massimo. We sincerely appreciate your trust in our firm during such a critical time.

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Justice Achieved Thanks to (Solicitor Toni Hennessy-Ling ) Loyalty and Expertise I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Toni Hennessy-Ling for her honesty, loyalty, and unwavering support during one of the hardest times of my life. Toni worked with true dedication and compassion. She stood by my side, believed in my innocence, and fought for justice with all her heart. Thanks to her honest efforts, professionalism, and humanity, I have been fully acquitted and finally have my life back. Toni is not just a great solicitor — she is a sincere and loyal person who truly cares for her clients. I will never forget what she did for me and my family. May God bless Toni and her family with happiness, health, and peace always. Thank you, Toni, from the bottom of my heart.

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Thank you Glen Henry you were absolutely incredible. If you want someone to represent you with passion and expertise he’s your man

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