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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Leicester
At Johnson Astills, we represent the modern face of legal firms, combining approachability with professional excellence. Established to deliver specialist legal expertise across diverse practice areas, our solicitors apply decades of collective experience to achieve optimal outcomes for clients. We hold Law Society accreditations in Children Law, Criminal Litigation, and Conveyancing Quality Scheme, alongside Lexcel certification for practice management excellence. With offices in Leicester and Loughborough, we serve clients across Leicestershire, the Midlands, and beyond, offering dedicated support in family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, and more.Our client testimonials highlight our efficiency, clear communication, and commitment to securing positive results, with 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters. Recognised locally and nationally for our work, we prioritise transparent pricing, fixed-fee options, and a client-centric approach that balances empathy with legal precision.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Criminal Defence
Wills and Probate
Domestic Abuse Cases
Motoring Offences
Child Care Issues
Professional Disciplinary Cases
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined legal expertise across specialist practice areas.
- Our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists and Lexcel-certified professionals.
- We provide 24/7 representation for urgent police station interviews and court hearings.
- Our fixed-fee services ensure transparent pricing with no hidden costs.
- We maintain a strong track record of successful outcomes in complex legal cases.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Lexcel
What people say
Efficient and clear communication
Secure and supported experience
Positive outcomes in difficult cases
Professional and empathetic team
Timely resolution of matters
Services
Family Law
Our family law team handles divorce, child arrangements, and cohabitation agreements with specialist expertise. We guide clients through no-fault divorces, collaborative law negotiations, and court proceedings while prioritising children's welfare. The team includes Resolution members and trained collaborative lawyers.
Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions including freehold/leasehold purchases, remortgaging, and transfer of equity cases. Our Lexcel-accredited conveyancers provide fixed-fee services with online case management, ensuring transparent processes for buying, selling, or remortgaging properties across the Midlands.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients in motoring offences, serious fraud, and Crown Court cases. With Higher Court Advocates and 24/7 police station coverage, we handle matters from initial interviews through to appeals, specialising in complex cases like death by driving and sexual allegations.
Wills and Probate
We offer bespoke Will drafting, probate administration, and inheritance tax planning services. Our solicitors assist executors with estate administration, trust creation, and Court of Protection matters, ensuring clients' wishes are fulfilled while minimising tax liabilities.
Domestic Abuse Cases
We specialise in emergency non-molestation orders and occupation orders for domestic abuse victims. Our legally aided services include court representation, collaboration with support organisations, and specialist assistance for forced marriage and FGM protection cases.
People
Emma Mitchell
Director and Solicitor of the Year
Family law specialist with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and child arrangement matters. Recognised as Solicitor of the Year in 2014/2015 for exceptional client advocacy and collaborative law expertise.
Helen Johnson
Managing Director and Higher Court Advocate
Criminal defence expert with over 25 years' experience handling serious offences from police interviews to Crown Court trials. Specialises in murder, fraud, and regulatory defence cases with full court representation rights.
Jane Hinds
Senior Associate Solicitor
Wills and probate specialist with particular expertise in elderly client care and complex estate administration. Member of Lifetime Lawyers, providing tailored succession planning and Court of Protection services.
Manni Chumber
Conveyancing Solicitor
Property law specialist managing residential transactions including freehold purchases, leasehold extensions, and remortgaging cases. Ensures smooth property transfers with clear communication throughout the conveyancing process.
Rachel Diorio
Senior Solicitor
Criminal defence practitioner with focus on motoring offences and regulatory cases. Provides 24/7 police station representation and court advocacy, specialising in exceptional hardship applications and driving disqualification mitigation.
Questions
What areas of law does Johnson Astills specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, Wills and probate, domestic abuse cases, motoring offences, and professional disciplinary matters.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, we provide 24-hour representation for police station interviews and urgent court hearings.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We offer fixed-fee services with no hidden costs, alongside Legal Aid and private funding options.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our team includes Law Society-accredited specialists, Lexcel-certified professionals, and Higher Court Advocates with over 25 years of combined experience.
Where are your offices located?
We have offices in Leicester (1 New Walk Place) and Loughborough (44a Church Gate), serving clients across Leicestershire and the Midlands.
Can you handle urgent family law matters?
Yes, we specialise in urgent child arrangement orders and domestic abuse cases with immediate legal intervention.
