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Howells Solicitors

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21-23 Regent Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2EG

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21-23 Regent Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2EG

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Howells Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
95%+
Success
Rate
Satisfied with outcome: 95%+
95%+
Would
Recommend
Would recommend to friends and family: 95%+
Communication 4.9/5
Initial Impressions 4.9/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 4.9/5
Legal Knowledge 4.9/5
Value for money 4.8/5

Accreditations

Howells Solicitors are accredited by

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

Description

Howells Solicitors are one of the most respected law firms in the north, with South Yorkshire roots and a UK coverage, we have delivered specialist legal support to families for over 40 years. For the big or small matters, we’re here to help. One of the leading law firms in Sheffield, Barnsley, and Rotherham, offering UK coverage in many areas of law. Friendly and compassionate legal support, tailored for you and your family. We’re available on the phone, video call or by email, at times that suit you. Trusted in South Yorkshire since 1979.

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Howells Solicitors Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

4.9
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
Value for money: 95%+
14% 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 4.8/5

Accreditations

Howells Solicitors are accredited by

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

Description

Howells Solicitors are one of the most respected law firms in the north, with South Yorkshire roots and a UK coverage, we have delivered specialist legal support to families for over 40 years. For the big or small matters, we’re here to help. One of the leading law firms in Sheffield, Barnsley, and Rotherham, offering UK coverage in many areas of law. Friendly and compassionate legal support, tailored for you and your family. We’re available on the phone, video call or by email, at times that suit you. Trusted in South Yorkshire since 1979.

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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 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

21-23 Regent Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2EG

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5.0 /5 451 Reviews
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The firm is praised for expertise across family law, divorce and financial orders, child and care proceedings, conveyancing, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, criminal defence and medical negligence. Clients valued its thorough legal knowledge, practical guidance and ability to achieve strong outcomes in complex, stressful matters. Soft skills highlighted include compassion, patience, approachability, clear and timely communication, responsiveness, professionalism and a reassuring, client-focused manner. Many reviews also noted that staff were supportive, efficient and kept clients well informed throughout, making difficult processes feel smooth and manageable.

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Having never had experience of solicitors and legal matters, I quickly realised that the support and professional advice Sharon gave me throughout was worth every penny. I appreciated how every step of the process was explained clearly, this gave me the confidence and clarity to deal with my divorce. I felt 100% confident in Sharon and the wider team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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Why John Clegg of Howells Solicitors is one of the best!

I engaged Mr Clegg as my solicitor for handling my divorce proceedings. I choose him as he was highly recommended as a reconciliatory solicitor; and my experience of him justifies his high regard by clients. He guided me through the whole process which included potential obstacles had to be tackled head on. Now at the end of the divorce process I can reflect how Mr Clegg managed it with high degree of care constrained only by the legal regulations. He is highly recommended.

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Received excellent service

It’s been lovely to have Laura as my solicitor. Her dedication and commitment towards my daughter’s case has been exceptional. I wouldn’t have done it without her and she is the best solicitor I ever dealt with. She is kind, friendly and professional and she knows her stuff very well. I have always received updates from her on time and her team. I have used her in the past and it’s been a pleasure working with her again. Thank you so much indeed for everything you have done for me and my family. I am delighted with the care and service received from her and her team. I will be using her again in the future. Many thanks.

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Always helpful to any query i had and available to answer

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Amazing service

I worked with Laura through care proceedings and she was always very supportive and gave me the best advice no matter what I came to her with. We did the work together I put in my hard work and my children were returned home full time at the final hearing. Highly recommend

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Paul webb was amazing with my case would recommend, my whole family would say hes an amazing solicitor and hes been a massive help

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Brilliant support and excellent contact throughout Cannot praise them too highly

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Excellent service from Safina at Howells solicitors today. Professional and informative. I would absolutely recommend enquiring if you are looking for legal services.

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Claire

Highly recommend Wendy Bailey from the Barnsley Branch, who dealt with a very difficult situation concerning an ex partner who refused to engage in selling the matrimonial home, We had no other choice but to take this matter to the family courts. Wendy was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable on family law and explained everything to us, kept us upto date with all developments, responded quickly to emails / telephone calls. Reassured us when we felt very frustrated. The court paperwork was always filed on time and in depth. Which couldn't be said for my ex partner's legal team. My experience with Wendy was nothing but positive. Would I use Howells again? Absolutely!! Date of experience: Court hearing 02/05/2025.

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Matt shepard has been my solicitor for 22 years and I have recommended him to many others

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The firm is praised for expertise across family law, divorce and financial orders, child and care proceedings, conveyancing, wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney, criminal defence and medical negligence. Clients valued its thorough legal knowledge, practical guidance and ability to achieve strong outcomes in complex, stressful matters. Soft skills highlighted include compassion, patience, approachability, clear and timely communication, responsiveness, professionalism and a reassuring, client-focused manner. Many reviews also noted that staff were supportive, efficient and kept clients well informed throughout, making difficult processes feel smooth and manageable.

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Excellent, Professional Service

Stephen Taylor at Howells has dealt with two sales and a property purchase for me in recent years. I can highly recommend him. He is the utmost professional, vastly knowledgeable in his field, always willing to answer any questions that you have, explains matters thoroughly and in an easy to understand way, He is approachable, courteous, and reassuring which you need when purchasing or selling a property. Excellent service received at all times.

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I have rated everything 5 i will always recommend Howells Solicitors to everyone looking for solicitors

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Excellent service

Both Elouise & Stephen were polite & prompt in their responses & the home-buying process was clear & went smoothly. I would definitely go to Howells again in the future.

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Having never had experience of solicitors and legal matters, I quickly realised that the support and professional advice Sharon gave me throughout was worth every penny. I appreciated how every step of the process was explained clearly, this gave me the confidence and clarity to deal with my divorce. I felt 100% confident in Sharon and the wider team. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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Helpful and pleasant experience

Melodie is a very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful lady. It was a pleasure to deal with her when making my will.

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Paul Webb absolutely 💯 thank you best person ever always recommend him xx

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I can't speak highly enough of Joanna and the wider Howells team. They recently acted for me during the purchase of my first property (a flat in London). They were superbly helpful, thorough, and communicated brilliantly throughout. I'm glad to have not had the "nightmare" experience as first time buyers may people report. Thanks Joanna!

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Great solicitors but head of reception is a dragon heather

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Katie

We were so lucky to have Catherine Shelton as our conveyancer she is truly amazing, patient and understanding we had a long wait for a property in probate but Catherine remained very understanding of the frustrations and actually ensured that once the property had come out of probate we were set up and ready to go, she planned and organised it all perfectly which made the conveyancing go very well. Thankyou Catherine for chasing up on matters, organisation and understanding of our situation and for making our experience in buying a home for the first time easier.

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Was given great professional advice

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