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OUR LEGAL SERVICES Children’s Law We can give general advice, provide assistance or fully represent you in the following types of matters:- Care Proceedings; Social Services Involvement; Adoption; Private Law Proceedings, such as Residence/Contact/Prohibited Steps/Specific Issue disputes; Domestic Violence Injunctions; Discharge of Care Orders; Contact with Children in Care; Divorce Proceedings and Financial Matters. Debbie Owens, Caroline Humphrys and Victoria Humphrys are all members of the Law Society Children Panel Accreditation Scheme. Caroline Humphrys is a Resolution Accredited Specialist and she and Victoria Humphrys are trained in Collaborative Law. At your first appointment, we will advise you whether you are entitled to legal aid. If you are not entitled, we will give you full details of our charging rates. These are reasonably priced and will be suited to your needs. Criminal Law Our fully accredited team of Criminal Lawyers can provide advice and representation at all North Wales Police Stations, Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts. Police Stations – We provide free on call attendance at Police Stations 365 days per year any time day or night. One of our team will attend within 45 minutes of a call for assistance. A call to any of our contact telephone numbers is…
Children’s Law
CHILDREN’S SERVICES Humphrys Dawson know that situations can sometimes arise where there are serious concerns about a child’s immediate safety and welfare. There are also instances where social services will seek to intervene to remove children who they believe are vulnerable and unsafe in their environment. Disputes concerning children can present parents, family members and courts with some of the most challenging decisions of all. The Children Act 1989 is the main legislation which provides the law on this and our family department specialises in all aspects of Children Law from child arrangements following separation to care proceedings and adoption; to domestic and/or violence injunctions as well as; divorce and financial matters. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] OUR EXPERIENCE Our experienced solicitors are devoted to this area of practice and offer a down to earth, honest and supportive service with unwavering commitment and sound and considered advice in the best interests of each client. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] CHILDREN’S LAW ACCREDITATION The family law team includes accredited members of the SRA Children Panel and offer a free initial assessment consultation. The Children Law Accreditation provides a recognised quality standard for practitioners representing children in children law proceedings and is a means of identification for professionals,…
Criminal Law
Criminal Law Humphrys Dawson understands how worrying and stressful it can be to be subject to criminal investigation whether in respect of a motoring offence or theft allegations to serious crimes including assault, drug offences or murder. Our specialist, hugely experienced criminal solicitors are on hand 24 hours a day to assist and ready travel to wherever you are in the country to represent you. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE We have been advising and representing people who find themselves accused of a criminal offence and subject to police investigation, whatever the reason, for over 30 years. Our reputation has been built not only on the highest quality legal advice and representation but also by our plain-speaking and friendly approach. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] ACCREDITATIONS We are accredited under the Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation scheme which covers all types of criminal law work. This means that as members, we have demonstrated through external examination that we have and will maintain a high level of knowledge, skills, experience and practice in the area of criminal litigation. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] OUR LAWYERS Our eight-strong team of experienced criminal lawyers of accredited police station representatives and duty solicitors includes one Higher Court Advocate and…
Motoring Law
Motoring Law [spacer height=u0026#8221;20pxu0026#8221;] Humphrys Dawson understands that being at risk of losing your licence can often mean the risk of losing your livelihood, and can make everyday tasks, like commuting to and from work or doing the school rum, seem impossible. We are experts at defending drivers for drink driving, speeding, careless driving offences and all other UK traffic and motoring offences. We pride ourselves on our highest standards of client care and service and in-depth knowledge of this complicated area of law. All our lawyers have extensive experience of road traffic matters, and we will do everything we can to help you keep your driving licence. We can also assist and advise on how to keep your licence by arguing that you would suffer ‘exceptional hardship,’ or that there are ‘special reasons’ in your case. If you have already lost your licence, then we can help you appeal, or apply for your licence to be returned early if you meet the criteria. We can assist with all road traffic and motoring offences, in particular: Speeding driving without insurance driving with excess alcohol (drink driving) careless driving and causing death by careless driving dangerous driving and causing death by…
Meet The Team
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Chris Dawson
[siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]Chris Dawson Chris has over 30 years’ experience in Criminal Defence practice qualifying as a Solicitor in 1981. Chris has an in depth knowledge of all areas of Criminal Practice and as well as being Humphrys Dawson’s Managing Partner, his roles within the firm include; accredited Police Station Representative and Duty Solicitor for both the Police Station and Magistrates Court. Chris is passionate about Criminal Practice and ensuring the firm retains its excellent reputation of sound advice and representation, as has been the case in this established business for over 30 years. Email: chris@humphrysdawson.law Telephone: 01492532255
Nia Dawson
Nia Dawson Nia has over 30 years’ experience in Criminal Defence practice qualifying as a Solicitor in 1981. Nia is an accredited Police Station Representative and Duty Solicitor for both the Police Station and Magistrates Court, and has maintained an established business, providing legal services and sound advice to clients across the whole of North Wales, throughout her career. Nia also undertakes key management duties in the running of the business and prides herself on maintaining the excellent level of client care and service that Humphrys Dawson offers. Email: nia@humphrysdawson.law Telephone: 01492 532255
Sarah Yates
[siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]Sarah Yates Sarah is a Solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience meaning she practices as a Higher Courts Advocate. Having qualified in 2015, Sarah appears in both the Magistrates Court and Crown Court. Sarah is a skilled and confident Solicitor Advocate with a particular interest in Proceeds of Crime Applications. Email: sarah@humphrysdawson.law Telephone: 01492 532255
Simon Killeen
[siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]Simon Killeen Simon is Humphrys Dawson’s in house Counsel, a barrister of the Inner Temple who qualified in 1984. Simon practiced at the independent bar in Liverpool Chambers from 1984 until joining us in 2014. Simon was appointed a part-time Crown Court Judge (Recorder) in 2001 and still retains this appointment. Simon specialises in all areas of Criminal law and has conducted cases ranging from assault through to murder and conspiracy to murder, fraud and multi-million pound drugs cases, rape and other serious sexual offences, all types of driving offences including causing death by dangerous driving, serious theft offences, burglary and blackmail. Simon has also developed a speciality in Proceeds of Crime Act applications, Serious Crime Preventions Order Applications and other orders sought by the Prosecution which affect human rights. Email: simon@humphrysdawson.law Telephone: 01492 532255
Victoria Humphrys
[siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]Victoria Humphrys Victoria is an Associate Solicitor with over 8 years’ experience specialising in Children and Family law matters and is a member of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Children Panel, having qualified in 2007. Victoria has extensive experience in representing parties in all areas of Family law including Care proceedings; Private Law proceedings such as Residence and Contact disputes; Domestic Violence Injunctions; Divorce proceedings and financial matters. Victoria prides herself on giving straightforward advice and establishing good relationships with clients as well as colleagues and peers. Email: victoria@humphrysdawson.law Telephone: 01978 313399
Carley Price
About Us
Why use Humphrys Dawson For over 30 years we’ve been the first port of call for thousands of people who’ve found themselves in urgent need of plain speaking, expert legal advice. That means that here at Humphrys Dawson we not only understand the importance of being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we also understand that having a friendly voice that you can rely on to be there for you, whatever happens, is as important as it gets. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] Available 24 hours a day (01492 532255) We’re proud that our reputation sees us as being the best at what we do. Providing the highest quality legal advice is absolutely top of our priorities. We certainly don’t baffle our clients with legal jargon or confusing information, we just give our clients the best advice possible and that’s one of the reasons we’re always first in mind. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;] Offices throughout North Wales Our offices in Colwyn Bay, Rhyl and Wrexham allow us to cover the whole of North Wales together with Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The way we work means that we always strive to be on hand in any emergency situation 24/7. [spacer height=u0026#8221;50pxu0026#8221;]…
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Website Privacy Notice Any data that you submit using this web form enquiries@humphrysdawson.law will be held by Humphrys Dawson as Data Controller and will be held securely and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation for 12 months before being securely and confidentially destroyed. Your data will not be disclosed to any third parties without your consent or as otherwise allowed by the relevant Data Protection legislation and will only be used for responding to your query (or purposes associated with that purpose). You have the right to be informed about what data we hold about you along with other rights set out in the legislation. Further information about your rights under the data protection legislation can be found at www.ico.org.uk
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Accessibility We are committed to making our website accessible to all users. Our aim is to comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines proposed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). With this in mind, we have included several features designed to improve accessibility for users with disabilities. However, we welcome comments on how to improve the site’s accessibility for users with disabilities. If the format of any material on our website interferes with your ability to access the information you require, please send an e-mail to enquiries@hdlaw.uk or telephone 01745 343158 . Please inform us of the nature of your accessibility problem and the preferred format in which to receive the material and your contact details.
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Vacancies
Typist/Receptionist needed for our Rhyl and Colwyn Bay offices This role will see you based front of house and duties will include; Providing a professional and efficient reception service Answering and transferring incoming telephone calls Meeting and greeting visitors to the office Dealing with queries over the telephone and in person Provide an audio typing service to the criminal/family department Dealing with suppliers and other third parties Updating case management systems Organising meetings and appointments Diary management To be considered for this role you should have previous reception experience gained either within a law firm or a similar professional services company as well as possessing excellent audio typing speeds. The firm prides itself on its client care level and this should be something that you are equally passionate about and you should have the ability to communicate with clients and external organisations. Salary: competitive Closing date: 29.11.2018 Apply: by email to suzy@humphrysdawson.law
Locations
rhyl-solicitors
RHYL SOLICITORS 52/54 Crescent Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 1PB Tel: 01745 343158 Fax: 01492 554005 enquiries@humphrysdawson.law [siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_GoogleMap_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]
colwyn-bay-solicitors
65 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU Tel: 01492 532255 Fax: 01492 554005 enquiries@humphrysdawson.law [siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_GoogleMap_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]
llandudno-solicitors
LLANDUDNO SOLICITORS 65 Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7RU Tel: 01492 532255 Fax: 01492 554005 enquiries@humphrysdawson.law [siteorigin_widget class=u0026#8221;SiteOrigin_Widget_GoogleMap_Widgetu0026#8221;][/siteorigin_widget]
Meet The Team
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