Request a callback

Book an appointment

How Howells Solicitors Compares

Value for money

This firm - 96%
National Average
Poor Competitive Excellent

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 Howells Solicitors on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Howells Solicitors. 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 2%
About Right 93%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Read moreless...

Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 99%
National Average
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Howells Solicitors 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 Howells Solicitors 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 99%
No 1%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Read moreless...

Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 99%
National Average
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Howells Solicitors 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 Howells Solicitors 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 99%
No 1%

If you would like to read more about how we work with our review data please see our Transparency section.

Read moreless...

Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Howells Solicitors 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.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.9/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    1118
  • Very Good

    45
  • Average

    3
  • Poor

    1
  • Awful

    13

Overall experience

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

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Wills

Anonymous

May 07, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Review of Melodie Shelton-Heath

Melodie explained everything very clearly and sensitively. Communication by post was quick and efficient.

Was this review helpful?

Richard Kerry

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Defective Medical Device Claims

Richard Kerry

May 06, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Excellent Service Throughout

Helen has been excellent throughout my case, she has always been polite, friendly and provided me with lots of information and kept me updated at each and every stage. She is a credit to the firm.

Was this review helpful?

Jack

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Assault

Jack

May 01, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Great solicitor

Really down to earth yet professional approach, extremely clear advice and I couldn’t recommend enough, an absolute pleasure to deal with and easy to understand. Would defiantly advise to others or use again myself, thanks a bunch !

Was this review helpful?

John Parr

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Child Access

John Parr

May 01, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

matrimonial matters

Even though my divorce was in essence, reasonably amicable, it was complex and by no means easy to understand. I was ably assisted by John Clegg whose attitude and professionalism was outstanding. He was able to guide me through complex processes and make the whole matter easy for me to understand. Without his assistance then there is no doubt that the whole process would have become difficult and elongated. I would highly recommend him.

Was this review helpful?

Marc G

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Assault

Marc G

May 01, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Excellent service by Chris Wong at Howells solicitors

I searched for quite sometime to find Chris Wong, who is the number 1 solicitor in Sheffield and surrounding areas. I had a difficult case and Chris took it on knowing that he could make a difference.
He tells you straight from the get go how things look and doesn’t sugar coat it which is really good.
In court, the day of my hearing Chris was so professional and definitely knew his profession . He made light work of my case, cross examining and absolutely smashed the opposition.
Chris is on another level compared to most solicitors out there, so calm and gets all his points across with precision and professionalism 100%.
I would definitely recommend Chris Wong to represent anyone who is having a difficult time.
Absolutely amazing service from start to finish.

Was this review helpful?

Anonymous

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Family law

Anonymous

April 30, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Highly recommend

From start to finish they were very professional, communication was excellent all the way through the process, very helpful and friendly and completed the transaction in good time. I would highly recommend Howells Solicitors and would definitely use them again. Thank you to Caroline and Catherine and the team for all your help and support.

Was this review helpful?

Martin Townsend

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Fatal Medical Negligence Claims and Inquests

Martin Townsend

April 28, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Empathetic and professional

I had a first face to face with Amy. She came acroos as very caring and empathetic. She was very professional taking me through the various documents and processes'. She came across as a very genuine person and I feel I have made the right choice in selecting Howells for my case

Was this review helpful?

Mrs Beryl Lindley

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Wills

Mrs Beryl Lindley

April 27, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Making a will isn’t scary!

It was “Free will writing month” in March so I made an appointment with Kerry Green and it really was plain sailing. Kerry was very professional but made the whole situation comfortable. People worry about making a Will, myself included, but the process was done with reassurance and ease. Thank you

Was this review helpful?

Peter Walton

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Accident and Emergency Claims

Peter Walton

April 26, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Medical Negligence Claim

I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for all the help, support and guidance received from Jenna Kisala since our very first meeting with one another in February 2021. Jenna’s professionalism, extensive knowledge, and expertise have been truly invaluable throughout this entire process.

Beyond that, her kindness, thoughtfulness, and understanding have made a world of difference. Your compassion, care and consideration have not gone unnoticed, and I truly appreciate the way you made this experience as smooth and reassuring as possible.

I cannot recommend you and Howells Solicitors highly enough to anyone in need of exceptional legal guidance.

Thank you

Was this review helpful?

Caroline O Connor

Verified review

This review has been left by a verified client who used Howells Solicitors.

Matter Type:

Medical Negligence

Caroline O Connor

April 17, 2025

Report to admin

Collected on:

Hip Revision Claim

Very pleased with Howells. Helen has kept us informed throughout the process and explained everything clearly.

Was this review helpful?

Reviews collected from

JJ

Matter Type:

Wills

JJ

September 10, 2024

Report to admin

Collected on:

A client

Sorted our Wills with Melodie at the sheffield branch. Excellent service, so glad to have everything sorted in writing and shared with the family

Was this review helpful?

DAVIDH

DAVIDH

September 09, 2024

Report to admin

Collected on:

DAVIDH

Very helpful and friendly staff.

Was this review helpful?

Steven

Steven

June 29, 2024

Report to admin

Collected on:

Steven

Tried to see someone on short notice but was only told an appointment for a week's time was available. My situation was resolved by this time so I cancelled. The receptionist is very kind and helpful and has a friendly and very attractive face for greeting people upon arrival.

Was this review helpful?

Bukhare

Bukhare

May 05, 2024

Report to admin

Collected on:

Bukhare

🤙🤙🤙😍

Was this review helpful?

Harry

Matter Type:

Assault

Harry

February 01, 2024

Report to admin

Collected on:

Harry

Was reccomended to use howells by a close friend and they did not disapoint, specifically mr chris wong very knowledgeable and knows his way around a court room.

Was this review helpful?

Howells Solicitors are accredited by

accreditation
accreditation
accreditation
accreditation
accreditation
accreditation
accreditation
accreditation
accreditation

About this branch

Description

Howells Solicitors has more than 40 years’ experience of providing high quality legal advice. We have expert solicitors in key areas of personal law from family and matrimonial to personal injury, wills, probate and clinical negligence as well as residential conveyancing, and taxi licensing. We also have a highly experienced criminal defence department to give advice and representation in all areas including arrest and court appearances. Howells is committed to offering expert legal advice to every individual who seeks it, to improving access to justice and our clients’ experience of the law, and to deliver a customer-focused, value-based service at all times. We are different at Howells. You are at the heart of what we do, which is why we pride ourselves on being friendly and approachable and making sure that you always get personal attention and a top quality service, whether you are a private paying client or are receiving publicly funded legal aid. The vast range of services we offer means that we can help you in all key stages of life, as well as the times that you hadn’t planned for.

Practice areas

Property & Conveyancing Wills, Trusts and Probate Family Law Divorce and Separation Medical Negligence Accident and Personal Injury Care Proceedings Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts Lasting Powers of Attorney Actions against the Police Human Rights Inquests Criminal Defence

Regulated by

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Legal services

Personal areas of law

  • Actions against the police
    • Excessive force or assault
  • Clinical Negligence
    • Accident and Emergency Claims
    • Birth Defect and Wrongful Birth Claims
    • Birth Injury To Mother Claims
    • Blood Transfusion Claims
    • Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Breast Surgery Compensation Claims
    • C. Difficile Claims
    • Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Cerebral Palsy Claims
    • Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
    • Clinical Negligence
    • Cosmetic Surgery Claims
    • Dental Negligence
    • Dental Negligence Claims
    • Dermal Filler Compensation Claims
    • Diabetes Claims
    • Erb’s Palsy Compensation Claims
    • Eye Surgery Claims
    • Nerve Damage Claims
    • Pancreatic Cancer Misdiagnosis Claims
  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
  • 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
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
  • Family Law
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Change of name
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Access
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • 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
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Violence
    • Elderly care
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Anti-social Behaviour
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Leasehold properties
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Property Disputes
    • Renting and Tenancy Agreements
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Tenant Eviction
  • Human rights
    • Human rights
    • Judicial review
  • Personal Injury
    • Accident At Work
    • Accidents In Public Places
    • Car Accident
    • Car Passenger
    • Cycling Accident
    • Head and Brain Injury
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills