Business Details
40 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Solicitors in Ellesmere Port
Jacobs Solicitors has served the Ellesmere Port and Chester communities since October 1986, building a legacy of legal excellence rooted in founder Maurice Jacobs Solicitors' decades of local practice. Our team of experienced solicitors specialises in criminal law, conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, and immigration services, combining technical expertise with deep community understanding. We prioritise client care through long-serving staff who deliver tailored legal solutions while maintaining strong ethical standards. The firm's leadership includes Sue Burton, Steven Alis, and Hannah Kelly, who collectively bring over 75 years of legal experience to our practice. Our criminal law department handles complex cases with national recognition, while our conveyancing team ensures smooth property transactions.We maintain strong partnerships with local organisations and professional bodies to enhance service delivery. Our private client services focus on elderly clients' needs through specialist wills and lasting powers of attorney. We operate from our Whitby Road office with structured working hours and 24/7 emergency support. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our Solicitors Regulation Authority accreditation. We continue to uphold Maurice Jacobs Solicitors' founding principles of integrity, expertise, and community service.
Services
Criminal Law
Conveyancing
Family Law
Wills and Probate
Immigration Law
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of legal experience serving Ellesmere Port and Chester
- Our team includes specialists in criminal law, conveyancing, and probate
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal support through dedicated contact numbers
- Our solicitors maintain active roles in local community and professional networks
- We combine traditional values with modern legal expertise for client benefit
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
Services
Criminal Law
Our criminal law department handles complex cases including serious offences and appeals. With solicitors who also serve as tribunal judges, we combine courtroom experience with strategic defence planning. We provide 24/7 emergency support for urgent legal matters.
Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions with dedicated legal executives and solicitors. Our conveyancing team ensures smooth processes for buyers and sellers through clear communication and timely completions. We handle standard transactions and complex property matters.
Family Law
Our family law solicitors handle divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and domestic disputes. We prioritise sensitive handling while protecting clients' interests through negotiated settlements or court representation when necessary.
Wills and Probate
We specialise in creating legally sound wills and managing probate processes. Our services include lasting powers of attorney and elderly client support to ensure proper estate planning and asset protection.
Immigration Law
Our immigration services cover visa applications, asylum claims, and citizenship matters. We provide expert guidance through complex immigration processes with a focus on individual circumstances and compliance requirements.
People
Sue Burton
Director, Solicitor
With over 35 years' experience, Sue Burton specialises in private client work including wills and elderly client care. She has been a partner since 1989 and leads our probate department with particular expertise in lasting powers of attorney.
Steven Alis
Director, Solicitor
Steven Alis has practiced law since 1986, specialising in criminal law and immigration matters. As head of our criminal department, he also serves as a judge in immigration and social entitlement tribunals with extensive courtroom experience.
Hannah Kelly
Director, Solicitor
Hannah Kelly joined Jacobs Solicitors in 2021 and became a director in 2024. She specialises in criminal law with a focus on modern legal challenges, bringing contemporary perspectives to our established criminal law practice.
Elaine Shell
Solicitor
Elaine Shell handles family law and private client matters with over 20 years' experience. She provides compassionate yet effective representation in divorce proceedings, child custody cases, and wills preparation for our clients.
Petra Theohari
Legal Executive
Petra Theohari manages residential conveyancing transactions with professional expertise. As an ACilex-qualified legal executive, she ensures smooth property transfers and handles related legal documentation with meticulous attention to detail.
Questions
What areas of law does Jacobs Solicitors Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, conveyancing, family law, wills and probate, and immigration law with experienced solicitors in each practice area.
What makes Jacobs Solicitors Solicitors different from other law firms?
Our combination of local knowledge, long-serving staff, and solicitors with tribunal judging experience provides unique perspective and community-focused legal representation.
Do you offer services for elderly clients?
Yes, we specialise in elderly client care through our private client department, including wills, lasting powers of attorney, and probate services tailored to older clients' needs.
What are your office hours?
Our offices are open Monday to Friday from 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. We provide 24/7 emergency support through our dedicated contact numbers.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team collectively has over 150 years of legal experience, with individual solicitors having practiced since the 1980s and holding additional judicial appointments in various tribunals.
