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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Newcastle
David Gray Solicitors has been delivering legal excellence for over 45 years, combining deep industry expertise with a commitment to accessible, client-focused representation. Our firm is driven by a clear purpose: making high-quality legal services available to all, supported by a team of specialists ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500. We prioritise clear communication, ensuring clients understand their legal journey while achieving outcomes that protect their interests.Our dedication extends beyond individual cases, with active involvement in community initiatives and corporate social responsibility. Recognised for our work in criminal law, family law, immigration, and mental health, we maintain accreditations including Lexcel and membership in leading legal directories. With offices in Newcastle and South Shields, we serve clients across the North East and beyond, offering 24/7 emergency support for urgent legal matters.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Immigration Services
Property Conveyancing
Mental Health Law
Wills & Probate
Court of Protection
Motoring Offences
Family Mediation
Business Immigration
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience in legal services across multiple practice areas.
- Our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists in mental health and family law.
- Ranked Band 1 in Chambers and Partners for criminal law in the North East.
- We provide 24/7 emergency crime support with immediate legal representation.
- Active members of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA).
Associations and certifications
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
What people say
"Strong legal support"
"Compassionate representation"
"Successful case outcomes"
"Clear communication"
"Dedicated team"
Services
Family Law
Our award-winning family law team handles divorce, child custody, and domestic abuse cases with sensitivity and expertise. We provide legal aid where available and use mediation to resolve disputes amicably. Clients benefit from our Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Legal 500, with specialists in children's law and financial settlements.
Criminal Defense
Ranked tier 1 for general crime and fraud, our criminal defense team represents clients in police station advice, Magistrates' Court, and Crown Court cases. We handle complex matters including white-collar crime, youth court proceedings, and appeals. Emergency support is available 24/7 with immediate representation for urgent cases.
Immigration Services
Nationally recognised for personal and business immigration, we assist with visas, citizenship, and deportation cases. Our ILPA-accredited team provides expert guidance on sponsor licences, EU applications, and family visas. We offer multilingual support in Bengali, Urdu, French, and more for international clients.
Property Conveyancing
Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme-accredited team handles residential property transactions including purchases, sales, and remortgaging. We work with all major lenders and offer fixed-fee quotes. Services include right-to-buy transactions and specialist advice on property ownership structures for couples.
Mental Health Law
The largest mental health law team in the North East provides tribunal representation and advice under the Mental Health Act 1983. We offer urgent visits for detained patients and support for nearest relatives. Our specialists handle forensic cases, community treatment orders, and hospital managers' hearings.
People
Bryony Rest
Head of Immigration
Ranked Band 2 nationally for personal immigration by Chambers, Bryony leads our immigration team. She co-convenes ILPA's Family and Personal Immigration Working Group and provides expert testimony on visa applications and citizenship cases.
Emma Silburn
Head of Mental Health
Accredited Mental Health Tribunal Panel representative with 20+ years' experience. Emma oversees cases involving detention under the Mental Health Act and represents patients in tribunals across the North of England.
Lucy Mead
Head of Family Law
Award-winning family law specialist with expertise in divorce settlements and child custody. Lucy leads a team ranked Category 1 for legal aid excellence and handles complex financial arrangements for high-net-worth clients.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in family law, criminal defense, immigration, mental health, property conveyancing, and Court of Protection matters. Our teams are ranked in leading legal directories across these practice areas.
Do you offer emergency legal support?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency crime services with immediate representation available. Our out-of-hours number is 07764 929 487 for urgent legal matters.
Are your services available outside the North East?
While based in Newcastle and South Shields, we handle cases nationwide. Our immigration team advises clients globally via video consultations and telephone appointments.
How are legal costs managed?
We offer fixed-fee quotes for property transactions and publish transparent pricing. Legal aid is available for eligible family law and criminal defense cases. Payment plans can be arranged for other services.
What accreditations do you hold?
We maintain Lexcel accreditation for practice management excellence and are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Our specialists hold memberships with ILPA, the Law Society Mental Health Panel, and Resolution.
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