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Bell Lamb & Joynson

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7 Central Square, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0AE

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7 Central Square, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0AE

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Bell Lamb & Joynson Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Bell Lamb & Joynson are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson

Description

Welcome to Bell Lamb & Joynson, an award-winning law firm established in 1821. With a history of over two centuries, we combine deep-rooted expertise with modern legal practice from our offices in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Runcorn, Maghull, Warrington & Ashton-in-Makerfield. We specialise in Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Family Law, Motor and Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate and Contentious Probate & Disputes. Trust our legacy and expertise to guide you through your legal matters and contact Bell Lamb & Joynson today.

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Bell Lamb & Joynson Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
13% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
16% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
17% above
national average
Communication 4.8/5
Initial Impressions 4.8/5
Approachability 4.9/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Bell Lamb & Joynson are accredited by

Children Law accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Bell Lamb & Joynson

Description

Welcome to Bell Lamb & Joynson, an award-winning law firm established in 1821. With a history of over two centuries, we combine deep-rooted expertise with modern legal practice from our offices in Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool North, Runcorn, Maghull, Warrington & Ashton-in-Makerfield. We specialise in Conveyancing, Criminal Law, Family Law, Motor and Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate and Contentious Probate & Disputes. Trust our legacy and expertise to guide you through your legal matters and contact Bell Lamb & Joynson today.

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Bell Lamb & Joynson 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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Housing & Property

Wonderful and professional service.

"We had Victoria and Rachael working for us to sell our Mum's house. They went above and beyond in helping to chase up our buyer. We were incredibly impressed with their hard work and professionalism and would highly recommend to all others when selling a house."

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Kerry

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Housing & Property

Great service!

"Great and quick service! Made our home buying experience great, helpful and always answered any questions and very quick turn around!"

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Contact & Locations - Bell Lamb & Joynson

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)

7 Central Square, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0AE

Reviews

5.0 /5 249 Reviews
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What clients say about Bell Lamb & Joynson

Clients praise the firm for expertise across criminal defence, conveyancing, wills, probate and remortgages, highlighting clear legal knowledge, efficiency and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness (via phone, email and app), empathy, patience and approachability. Reviewers commend professionalism, organisation, proactive case management and a supportive, reassuring manner that reduces client stress and builds confidence.

Excellent communication
Very professional
Responsive team
Knowledgeable staff
Efficient service
Supportive approach
Friendly manner
Great app
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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Excellent Service

Julie Grimes provided an excellent and extremely proffessional service representing my son. Communication was great and response to emails very prompt. We're very pleased that we chose Bell Lamb & Joynson and would highly recommeng them.

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Julie provided an excellent and highly professional service, and that communication throughout was clear and responses were prompt. It is pleasing to know you are very pleased with your experience and your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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I would highly recommend BLJ solicitors

Five stars isn't enough for the incredible team at this firm. From start to finish, the service I received was nothing short of exceptional. Professional, responsive, and deeply supportive throughout the entire process, they made what could have been a highly stressful experience completely seamless. In particular, I want to give a massive thank you to Marcela, James, and Julie: Marcela was an absolute star—unbelievably proactive, incredibly sharp, and always one step ahead. She kept me fully informed at every turn and handled everything with complete efficiency. James provided brilliant, clear guidance when it mattered most. His legal expertise and reassuring approach gave me absolute confidence that my matter was in the best possible hands. Julie was fantastic, always friendly, incredibly organized, and ensured that no detail was missed. Her excellent communication made a world of difference. The communication across the board was flawless; I never had to chase for an update, and every question I had was answered swiftly and clearly. It is rare to find a team that combines such high-level professionalism with genuine care and approachability. If you are looking for legal professionals who will truly go above and beyond for you, look no further. I cannot recommend Marcela, James, Julie, and the rest of the firm highly enough!

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that your experience with our team was exceptional from start to finish, and that Marcela, James, and Julie each provided professional, responsive, and supportive service throughout. It is pleasing to know that their communication, guidance, and attention to detail helped make the process feel seamless and reassuring. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Thomas Stephen

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Stress free experience in a stressful time

The team was really helpful. They stay well in contact in between court dates and they dealt with everything perfectly with great knowledge and doing the best for you, taking a lot of stress of you in a stressful time. Thanks

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Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that our team was helpful and maintained strong communication between court dates, and that their knowledge and support helped reduce stress during a difficult time.

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Really great team to work with and Samantha did a fantastic job and her response to helping you out is outstanding great work team

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience working with our team and that Samantha provided such outstanding support and responsiveness.

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Exceptional support throughout.

Over the past almost 3 years, Samantha Lack has been absolutely outstanding. She has been kind, thoughtful, professional, and incredibly hardworking throughout the entire process. She always made everything clear and easy to understand, which gave me a lot of confidence and reassurance during a difficult time. I’m extremely grateful for all of her support.

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Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that Samantha provided such outstanding, kind, and professional support over a long period, and that she was able to explain everything clearly and give you reassurance during a difficult time.

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Joe Bloggs

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Joe

When I was in the Runcorn custody suite and first saw duty solicitor David I immediately felt like someone was on my side. Pre interview, he was amazing and extinguished my anxiety about the whole process. He was clear, concise and professional. Thankfully I was released on bail soon after the interview and a no further action to the offences was given a week later by the police. I recommend this firm and of course David who is semi retired but you cannot put a price on experience. Thank you!

from Bell Lamb & Joynson

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that David was able to provide clear, reassuring, and professional support during a stressful time, helping to ease your anxiety throughout the process. It’s wonderful to know the matter was resolved positively, and your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Housing & Property

Elizabeth McFarlane's experience...

Professional service delivered promptly with polite accuracy. The solicitor and her assistant were a pleasure to have dealings with. Your firm was recommended to me by relatives and I would have no hesitation in passing on a recommendation .

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Bell Lamb & Joynson

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are delighted to hear that your solicitor and her assistant provided professional, prompt, and courteous service. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and are pleased that your relatives’ referral was well founded. Kind regards, Bell Lamb & Joynson

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Vanessa

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Vanessa

Thankyou to Peter and Lauren for your support on my hard 6 months and in court

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Bell Lamb & Joynson

Hi Vanessa, thank you very much for taking the time to leave this review. We greatly appreciate it. Please take care

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Francis Joseph

Housing & Property

Francis Joseph's experience...

My solicitor Jacqueline and her team were extremely helpful and professional during a process which was new to me. Any questions or queries were answered promptly.

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Bell Lamb & Joynson

We’re pleased to hear you had a positive experience, Francis. It’s great to know Jacqueline and her team were professional, helpful, and responsive throughout a process that was new to you. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

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Melonie

Housing & Property

Melonie's experience...

Excellent service would highly recommend unlike other solicitors in the chain. Well informed and professional at all times via email and app.

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Thank you Melonie for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found our service professional and well informed. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

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Reviews

4.9 /5 2367 Reviews
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What clients say about Bell Lamb & Joynson

Clients praise the firm for expertise across criminal defence, conveyancing, wills, probate and remortgages, highlighting clear legal knowledge, efficiency and successful outcomes. Valued soft skills include excellent communication, responsiveness (via phone, email and app), empathy, patience and approachability. Reviewers commend professionalism, organisation, proactive case management and a supportive, reassuring manner that reduces client stress and builds confidence.

Excellent communication
Very professional
Responsive team
Knowledgeable staff
Efficient service
Supportive approach
Friendly manner
Great app
Attention to detail
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Anonymous

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

Excellent Service

Julie Grimes provided an excellent and extremely proffessional service representing my son. Communication was great and response to emails very prompt. We're very pleased that we chose Bell Lamb & Joynson and would highly recommeng them.

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from Bell Lamb & Joynson

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Julie provided an excellent and highly professional service, and that communication throughout was clear and responses were prompt. It is pleasing to know you are very pleased with your experience and your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

I would highly recommend BLJ solicitors

Five stars isn't enough for the incredible team at this firm. From start to finish, the service I received was nothing short of exceptional. Professional, responsive, and deeply supportive throughout the entire process, they made what could have been a highly stressful experience completely seamless. In particular, I want to give a massive thank you to Marcela, James, and Julie: Marcela was an absolute star—unbelievably proactive, incredibly sharp, and always one step ahead. She kept me fully informed at every turn and handled everything with complete efficiency. James provided brilliant, clear guidance when it mattered most. His legal expertise and reassuring approach gave me absolute confidence that my matter was in the best possible hands. Julie was fantastic, always friendly, incredibly organized, and ensured that no detail was missed. Her excellent communication made a world of difference. The communication across the board was flawless; I never had to chase for an update, and every question I had was answered swiftly and clearly. It is rare to find a team that combines such high-level professionalism with genuine care and approachability. If you are looking for legal professionals who will truly go above and beyond for you, look no further. I cannot recommend Marcela, James, Julie, and the rest of the firm highly enough!

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from Bell Lamb & Joynson

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that your experience with our team was exceptional from start to finish, and that Marcela, James, and Julie each provided professional, responsive, and supportive service throughout. It is pleasing to know that their communication, guidance, and attention to detail helped make the process feel seamless and reassuring. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Thomas Stephen

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Stress free experience in a stressful time

The team was really helpful. They stay well in contact in between court dates and they dealt with everything perfectly with great knowledge and doing the best for you, taking a lot of stress of you in a stressful time. Thanks

from Bell Lamb & Joynson

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that our team was helpful and maintained strong communication between court dates, and that their knowledge and support helped reduce stress during a difficult time.

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Anonymous

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Housing & Property

Fair experience

In general it was good experience. The app is a good way to stay connected but sometimes felt like I was talking to a bot rather than a person. This was sometimes an issue when trying to get updates or clarification on certain items. Both Olivia and chris where courteous and polite. I am still undecided whether I would use the service again next time or go back to my previous solicitor.

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Michael Leeman

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that overall you had a good experience and found our team to be courteous and polite. We appreciate your comments regarding the app and communication style, but we can assure you that no bits are used via our app and your are communicating directly with your lawyer and our team but we will take this on board as part of our ongoing service improvement.

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Court

Really great team to work with and Samantha did a fantastic job and her response to helping you out is outstanding great work team

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Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience working with our team and that Samantha provided such outstanding support and responsiveness.

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Aaron Donnelly

Aaron

Highly recommendable firm, my brother and I had a wonderful experience with one of their colleagues Harry Cain who was extremely polite, considerate, and thoughtful as he went through each step of the process in dealing with our case.

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Thank you, Aaron, for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear Harry provided such polite and considerate support while guiding you through the process.

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Joe Bloggs

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Joe

When I was in the Runcorn custody suite and first saw duty solicitor David I immediately felt like someone was on my side. Pre interview, he was amazing and extinguished my anxiety about the whole process. He was clear, concise and professional. Thankfully I was released on bail soon after the interview and a no further action to the offences was given a week later by the police. I recommend this firm and of course David who is semi retired but you cannot put a price on experience. Thank you!

from Bell Lamb & Joynson

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that David was able to provide clear, reassuring, and professional support during a stressful time, helping to ease your anxiety throughout the process. It’s wonderful to know the matter was resolved positively, and your recommendation is greatly appreciated.

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Gordon Aiken

Housing & Property

Gordon

I used BL&J for my house sale, can’t fault them at all. Really good service.

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Thank you, Gordon, for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you received faultless service from the team.

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Elaine Cummings

Elaine

Very thorough and efficient. Also very helpful when I need advice

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Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found our service thorough, efficient, and helpful. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the team.

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Paul Mason as executor for the late Jeffrey Brian Mason

Housing & Property

Paul's experience...

Excellent service from both Rachael McClean and Victoria Boutle.

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Dear Paul, Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that our team provided you with an excellent service.

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