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How Bell Lamb & Joynson Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Bell Lamb & Joynson on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Bell Lamb & Joynson. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 3%
Overpriced 3%
About Right 93%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 97%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Bell Lamb & Joynson and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Bell Lamb & Joynson performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 97%
No 3%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 98%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Bell Lamb & Joynson and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Bell Lamb & Joynson compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 98%
No 2%

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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.

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

5.0/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    156
  • Very Good

    0
  • Average

    0
  • Poor

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  • Awful

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Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Jennifer

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Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Jennifer

July 04, 2025

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Amazing solicitor

Darren was absolutely outstanding. Caring, knowledgeable, reassuring and could not fault him.
Advice from begining to end was spot on and second to none. Would highly recommend Darren Jones and Samantha Lack.
Felt totally looked after and kept well informed.

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Chantelle leather & Mohamed Ladiwani

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Matter Type:

Assault

Chantelle leather & Mohamed Ladiwani

July 02, 2025

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Jim

My husband has been working with Jim throughout his court case. I must say we were very pleased with Jim and the way he even included myself with everything throughout this myself and my husband will be forever grateful for all the help and advice Though out the case.

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Ash

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Matter Type:

Theft

Ash

June 30, 2025

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Outstanding

Without going into details of my case, I would like to express my sincere gratitude, first of all to Mr Peter Haney, he was my first point of contact within the firm, he was very informative and helped me understand the whole process and what I had ahead of me, he was in direct contact with me at all times regarding the status of the case and informed me of any updates. Secondly, to Mr Jim Smith, who was given control of my case once it was committed to The Crown, what an absolutely fantastic bloke, helped me every step of the way, always there if I needed any advice or any questions answering. I hope to never need their services again, but, in the worst case, if I do, I know who to contact. Great end result and outstanding service from start to finish. Highly recommend.

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Debbie

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Matter Type:

Criminal defence - All

Debbie

June 25, 2025

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Dont know what this means

I was recently in a very stressful situation at the police station and lauren whittiker was appointed my duty solicitor i carnt thank her enough for the support she gave me. She was incredibly friendly kind and reassuring from the moment we met. Her advice was clear confident knowledgeable i felt like i was in safe hands. Lauren went above an beyond to make sure I understood everything and felt supported throughout. Im so grateful she was there when I needed her help the most. Highly recommended

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John hogan

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Criminal defence - All

John hogan

June 24, 2025

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Sentence hearing

Steven was very professional well spoken and matter of fact to the point Steven told the magistrates everything that they needed to hear to keep me out of prison.

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Anonymous

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Criminal defence - All

Anonymous

June 16, 2025

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Great Service

Marcela provided a brilliant service and genuinely cared about our situation and outcome.

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Tom

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Matter Type:

Assault

Tom

June 16, 2025

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Review of criminal team

The whole process from start to finish was first class, really professional and speedy response times. Everyone I spoke to at the firm treated me nicely and was always willing to help. Would recommend to anyone.

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John

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Criminal defence - All

John

June 05, 2025

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Can't fault anything

I have never dealt with police, court, solicitors before. Had no idea re the process, terminology used, or procedure on the day.
I can't fault anything.
Every question was answered, sometimes more once!
Whole procedure on the day fully explained
Made me feel at ease during the scariest 11 months of my life.
Thanks Darren,Peter and Clare.

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SH

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Matter Type:

Domestic violence

SH

April 24, 2025

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Brilliant

Fantastic firm to have on your side. Used a few times and always come away happy with the outcome. Not guilty.

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Jack

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Criminal defence - All

Jack

April 17, 2025

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Darren Jones - Outstanding

Darren Jones was really amazing with me making sure I understood everything. I am very happy I got Darren to handle my case and lucky too. He handle everything very professionally and I couldn’t be more happier with him. I wish him all the best and he’s the only reason I’d go back to Bell lamb & Joynson. Thank you Darren

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Gary

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Criminal defence - All

Gary

June 11, 2025

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Gary

These have been extremely helpful and Peter has been a great support to me I honestly couldn’t fault in there advice and professionalism everyone I’ve spoke to have been lovely and are a credit to the company thank you.

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Gary

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Criminal defence - All

Gary

June 02, 2025

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Gary

I’ve been using them recently and can’t fault them Peter has been brilliant for me with all the advice and support I don’t think I could have done without them thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Mark

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Criminal defence - All

Mark

December 03, 2024

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Mark

What an amazing team they have at bell lamb and Joynson Jim & Julie grimes where awesome they really good at there job very professional and I can’t thank them enough they go above and beyond I would definitely recommend to anyone they won my case hands down and where very good at what they do there knowledge of law is extensive they did in two weeks what 3 other solicitors couldn’t get right in 4 years awesome job well done guys they had a real grip of my case in no time very polite although I don’t want to get into trouble again if I ever did hands down I would use them every time bcoz your not just a number here your a person and they listen ❤️❤️ thanks guys

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Sharon

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Criminal defence - All

Sharon

May 24, 2025

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Sharon

We had an amazing experience with this film.
Mr Peter Green we can't thank you enough for my son positive court outcome on the 23/05/2025. Great Legal Knowledge, Communication. Highly Recommend.

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Robert

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Criminal defence - All

Robert

March 12, 2025

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Excellent service.

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About this branch

Description

As a firm, we have a specialist 24-hour, 365 days a year criminal department with solicitors who are highly respected leaders in their field having been involved in some of the most prominent criminal trials in the North West of England and beyond. We are in the top 20% of criminal law providers by volume in England and Wales. A family department dealing with all aspects of public and private family law with vastly experienced solicitors on hand to assist you in the complexities of the issues surrounding your family. In so far as the firm’s private client departments you can rest assured that whether it’s the first time you are buying a house or you are moving onto your subsequent home, if it's making a will or lasting power of attorney or dealing with the probate of a loved one’s estate we at Bell Lamb & Joynson are here to help and support you across our office network in, Liverpool, Maghull, Runcorn and Warrington.

Practice areas

Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Family Law, Motor & Road Traffic Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills & Probate.

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Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Exclusivity and lock-out agreements
    • Extending your Lease
    • Freehold Enfranchisement
    • Housing Associations
    • Housing Management
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of First Refusal
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Right to Manage
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Probate
    • Wills
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