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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Leicester
At Johnson Astills, we represent the modern face of legal firms by combining approachability with professional excellence. Our solicitors offer specialist expertise across family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, and more, ensuring tailored solutions for clients in Leicester, Loughborough, and the Midlands. With decades of combined experience, we prioritise client care and have earned recognition through awards and accreditations. Our team includes members of the Law Societys Children Panel and Resolution, reflecting our commitment to high standards. We provide transparent pricing, fixed-fee services, and 24/7 support for police station interviews.Our Lexcel accreditation underscores our dedication to practice management and client satisfaction. We serve individuals and families during critical life events, from relationship breakdowns to property transactions, always aiming to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our collaborative approach and membership in specialist panels ensure comprehensive legal support. Client testimonials highlight our efficiency, empathy, and successful results, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted legal partner.
Services
Family Law
Conveyancing
Criminal Defence
Domestic Violence
Wills and Probate
Highlights and features
- We offer specialist legal expertise across multiple practice areas with decades of combined experience.
- Our 24/7 police station representation ensures immediate support during critical legal situations.
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing models provide cost certainty for our clients.
- We combine collaborative problem-solving with robust courtroom advocacy when required.
- Our Lexcel accreditation demonstrates commitment to exceptional client care standards.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society
- Lexcel
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Conveyancing Quality Scheme
What people say
Exceptional legal advice
Efficient communication
Secure and supported
Positive outcomes
Highly recommended
Services
Family Law
Our family law team handles relationship breakdowns, child arrangements, and financial settlements. We specialise in no-fault divorces, collaborative law, and prenuptial agreements. With experienced solicitors like Emma Mitchell, we prioritise amicable resolutions while protecting client interests. Our services cover Leicestershire and the East Midlands, offering fixed-fee consultations and court representation when needed.
Conveyancing
We manage residential property transactions including freehold/leasehold purchases, remortgaging, and equity transfers. Our Lexcel-accredited team provides transparent fixed-fee pricing and online conveyancing options. We handle local authority searches, contract exchanges, and completion processes while maintaining clear communication throughout the 8-12 week average transaction period.
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence team represents clients facing charges from minor motoring offences to serious criminal cases. Accredited police station representatives provide 24/7 support, with expertise in exceptional hardship applications and court representation. We offer legal aid assessments and fixed-fee defence options for road traffic offences and other criminal matters.
Domestic Violence
We assist victims of domestic abuse through non-molestation and occupation orders. Our specialists help secure emergency injunctions and provide court representation. With links to support organisations like Womens Aid, we offer legal aid-eligible services and confidential consultations to protect clients and their families.
Wills and Probate
Our wills and probate solicitors offer bespoke estate planning, including trust creation and inheritance tax mitigation. We administer estates, obtain grants of representation, and draft lasting powers of attorney. With expertise in complex probate matters, we ensure client wishes are fulfilled while providing compassionate support during bereavement.
People
Emma Mitchell
Director
Family law specialist and 2014/2015 Solicitor of the Year with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and child arrangement orders. Leads our collaborative law approach.
Helen Johnson
Managing Director
Higher Court Advocate with over 25 years' experience in criminal defence, specialising in serious offences from motoring cases to murder trials.
Jane Hinds
Senior Associate
Wills and probate expert with specialist knowledge in elderly client care and trust management, member of Lifetime Lawyers network.
Rachel Diorio
Senior Solicitor
Criminal defence specialist handling police station interviews and court representation for motoring and serious criminal offences.
Manni Chumber
Solicitor
Conveyancing expert managing residential property transactions with focus on freehold purchases and remortgaging processes.
Questions
What areas of law does Johnson Astills specialise in?
We specialise in family law, conveyancing, criminal defence, domestic violence cases, and wills/probate matters across Leicestershire and the Midlands.
Do you offer fixed-fee legal services?
Yes, we provide fixed-fee options for family law consultations, conveyancing, and selected criminal defence cases to ensure cost transparency.
Can you help with emergency legal situations?
Our 24/7 police station service assists with urgent criminal matters, while domestic violence clients receive immediate injunction support.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our solicitors have decades of combined experience, including Higher Court Advocates and specialists accredited by the Law Society and Resolution.
What conveyancing services do you provide?
We handle residential property transactions including purchases, sales, remortgaging, and equity transfers with online and traditional service options.
