Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Legal Representation in Middlesbrough
Taylor Goodchild Solicitors, based in Middlesbrough, have provided expert legal representation since 2004. Our team combines over 50 years of collective experience in criminal law, civil law, and road traffic law, with a focus on actions against public bodies and personal injury claims. We prioritise client care, offering tailored advice and funding options including Legal Aid and conditional fee arrangements.Accredited by the Law Society and holding the Standard Quality Mark, we maintain a commitment to excellence and accessibility for all clients, regardless of background. Our services extend to urgent 24/7 support, ensuring timely assistance for those in need.
Services
Criminal Law
Civil Law
Road Traffic Law
Personal Injury Claims
Criminal Injuries Compensation
Actions Against Public Bodies
Legal Aid Representation
Police Station Attendance
Court Representation
Conditional Fee Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined legal experience in criminal and civil law.
- Our team holds Law Society accreditation for professional excellence.
- We offer flexible funding options including Legal Aid and payment plans.
- We provide 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent cases.
- Our client-centric approach prioritises individual needs and accessibility.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Standard Quality Mark
What people say
Highly professional
Reliable and trustworthy service
Brilliant job
Professional standard
24/7 support available
Services
Criminal Law
We provide expert criminal defence representation from police station interviews through to Crown Court trials. Our solicitors specialise in motoring offences, public order crimes, and serious fraud cases. Clients benefit from Legal Aid eligibility assessments and flexible private payment options.
Civil Law
Our civil law team handles police misconduct cases, personal injury claims, and judicial reviews. We represent clients in High Court and County Court proceedings, focusing on unlawful detention and workplace injury compensation claims. Free initial consultations help assess case viability.
Road Traffic Law
Specialist representation for driving offences including drink-driving, speeding, and dangerous driving charges. We advise on penalty mitigation and licence retention strategies. Cases are handled in Magistrates and Crown Courts with options for fixed fee arrangements.
Criminal Injuries Compensation
We assist victims of violent crime in claiming compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. Our solicitors handle applications for physical and psychological injuries sustained in assaults and sexual offences.
Personal Injury Claims
We pursue compensation for workplace injuries, road traffic accidents, and public liability claims. Our no-win-no-fee service covers medical expense recovery and lost earnings claims, with court proceedings initiated when necessary.
People
Lee Goodchild
Head of Crime Department
Lee leads our criminal law team with extensive courtroom experience. A former military legal advisor, he specialises in serious crime defence and police station representation.
Daniel Burke
Head of Civil Department
Daniel oversees civil litigation matters with expertise in public body claims. He has represented clients in high-profile police misconduct cases and judicial review proceedings.
Kirsty Condell
Senior Criminal Solicitor
Kirsty specialises in criminal defence work, progressing from legal support roles to senior solicitor. She focuses on Magistrates Court cases and youth offending matters.
Emma Ward
Police Station Specialist
Emma provides dedicated police station representation, drawing on her experience in custodial legal support. She advises clients during voluntary interviews and under arrest.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We focus on criminal law, civil litigation, road traffic offences, personal injury claims, and actions against public bodies including police misconduct cases.
Do you offer Legal Aid funding?
Yes, we provide publicly funded representation for eligible criminal cases and assess clients for Legal Aid eligibility during initial consultations.
Can I get help with police station interviews?
Our criminal defence team offers immediate assistance for police station interviews, available 24/7 for urgent cases.
What payment options are available?
We offer no-win-no-fee arrangements, fixed fees for motoring cases, and flexible payment plans for private clients.
Do you handle cases outside Middlesbrough?
While based in Middlesbrough, we represent clients across the North East region in both Magistrates and Crown Courts.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have over 50 years combined legal experience, with specialists in criminal defence, civil litigation, and personal injury claims.
