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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Leighton Buzzard
Franklins Law, now incorporating Moore Justice, has been serving families and individuals in Leighton Buzzard since its 2025 merger. Our firm combines decades of legal expertise across family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, and more, with a commitment to treating every client as an individual. Our experienced solicitors and support staff handle matters such as divorce, property transactions, and care proceedings with efficiency and compassion. We prioritise clear communication and cost-effective solutions, ensuring clients receive tailored legal support during challenging times.As a firm authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we maintain the highest professional standards while offering accessible services including legal aid. Our team includes specialists in areas like sports law, probate, and commercial property, reflecting our comprehensive approach to legal practice. We pride ourselves on resolving disputes constructively through Resolution membership and provide urgent assistance for police station attendances and emergency legal matters.
Services
Family Law
Residential Conveyancing
Criminal Defence
Wills & Probate
Commercial Property
Care Proceedings
Motoring Offences
Sports Law
Legal Aid Applications
Court of Protection
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' experience in complex criminal and sports law cases
- Authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No. 669166)
- Specialist legal aid services for family care proceedings
- Award-winning expertise in international sports law matters
- Personalised conveyancing service with fixed-fee estimates
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
Services
Family Law
Our Resolution-accredited solicitors specialise in all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements. We provide compassionate guidance for parents facing care proceedings or domestic abuse situations. With dedicated teams in Leighton Buzzard and Manchester, we handle complex cases involving property division and prenuptial agreements while prioritising children's welfare.
Residential Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions from initial offer to completion. Our conveyancing team handles leasehold and freehold purchases, remortgages, and transfers with transparent pricing. Clients benefit from direct solicitor contact and fixed-fee estimates, avoiding impersonal call centre handling. We specialise in fast-track completions for urgent property needs.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal law specialists defend clients at police stations and courts across Bedfordshire. With expertise in serious crime and motoring offences, we provide immediate representation for urgent cases. The team includes accredited duty solicitors handling murder, fraud, and terrorism charges, with a proven track record in appeals and sentence reduction negotiations.
Care Proceedings
We offer free legal aid representation for parents facing social services intervention. Our specialist solicitors handle emergency protection orders, care plans, and special guardianship cases. The team provides strategic advice during pre-proceedings meetings and court hearings to protect family rights while ensuring child safety.
Sports Law
Led by Master of International Sports Law qualified solicitor Jeremy Moore, we advise athletes and clubs on regulatory compliance, contract disputes, and disciplinary matters. Services include CAS arbitration preparation, safeguarding policy development, and criminal defence for sports professionals, with specialist seminars for Premier League academies.
People
Jeremy Moore
Director Head of Serious Crime & Appeals
Senior solicitor with 30+ years' experience in complex criminal cases and sports law. Represented high-profile clients including Barry George in the Jill Dando murder appeal. Holds postgraduate qualifications in sports law from Manchester Metropolitan University and ISDE Madrid.
Rupert Hawke
Finance Director
Qualified accountant with extensive legal sector financial management experience. Oversaw growth of a regional law firm into a national practice with 18 offices. Recognised authority on legal finance, contributing to industry publications and speaking engagements for The Law Society.
Janice Gabbott
Director Solicitor Head of Conveyancing
Qualified solicitor since 1996 with specialist conveyancing expertise. Former director of national residential conveyancing firm. Combines technical knowledge with personal client service approach, maintaining professional standards while ensuring transactional efficiency for property clients.
Parminder Matura
Solicitor Criminal Defense
Accredited duty solicitor specialising in serious crime including murder, terrorism, and sexual offences. Regular court representative at Luton Magistrates Court with focus on achieving best possible outcomes through strategic defence planning and negotiation.
Jasmine Page
Solicitor Head of Care
Qualified solicitor since 2024 specialising in children's law. Represents parents in PLO meetings and care proceedings with commitment to family preservation where safe. Working towards Children Panel Membership with advocacy experience in family court proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law does Franklins Law specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, care proceedings, commercial property, and sports law with dedicated departments in Leighton Buzzard and Manchester.
Can I get legal aid for family matters?
Yes, legal aid is automatically available for parents in care proceedings. We also assess eligibility for other family law matters during your initial consultation.
How quickly can you handle property conveyancing?
We offer fast-track conveyancing with direct solicitor contact. Timelines depend on transaction complexity but we provide regular progress updates throughout the process.
Do you handle urgent criminal defence cases?
Yes, we provide immediate police station attendance and urgent court representation. Contact us directly through the Defence Solicitor Call Centre for emergency assistance.
What makes your sports law service unique?
Led by a solicitor with dual Masters in Sports Law, we combine criminal defence expertise with regulatory advice for athletes and clubs across professional and amateur sports.
