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JWP Solicitors At JWP Solicitors, we offer a wide range of legal services from offices across the West Yorkshire region.

Formed in 2000 in Wakefield, we’ve become recognised as one of the region’s leading law firms. We're a team of legal experts serving West Yorkshire and the whole of the North of England. Established in 2000, we now have multiple offices across the region. All our solicitors are specialists in their fields ensuring you receive the best legal representation possible. We cover a broad range of legal services, including Family and Children Law, Wills and Probate, Criminal, Driving, Finances and Divorce, Adoption and much more. We’re committed to making our services accessible and convenient. Clients can meet us in person, over the phone, or via video call - whichever suits you best. We pride ourselves on offering a flexible, personalised approach for every case. We hold accreditations and certifications from a range of respected organisations, including LEXCEL, Resolution, Solicitors for the Elderly and The Law Society. For added support, we have Family and Criminal Law specialists fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.

🎉 Congratulations to Melissa Portlock! 🎉We’re delighted to announce that Melissa Portlock has been appointed Senior Lega...
19/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Melissa Portlock! 🎉

We’re delighted to announce that Melissa Portlock has been appointed Senior Legal Executive, effective immediately. 👏

This is another fantastic milestone in Melissa’s career, following her appointment as Head of our Family Department earlier this year.

Melissa holds Resolution Accreditation in relation to Children and Domestic Abuse matters, and sits on the North, East and West Yorkshire Resolution Committee . ⚖️

Her continued progression is another great example of JWP’s commitment to recognising and developing talent within the firm. 🌟

Congratulations, Melissa! 👏

🏆 A fantastic achievement for Joanna at the British Wills & Probate Awards last night! 🎉We’re delighted to share that Jo...
09/10/2026

🏆 A fantastic achievement for Joanna at the British Wills & Probate Awards last night! 🎉

We’re delighted to share that Joanna Longfellow was Highly Commended for Private Client Practitioner of the Year at last night’s 2026 British Wills & Probate Awards! 👏✨

It’s wonderful to see Joanna’s hard work, dedication and expertise recognised on a national stage.

Congratulations to Joanna on this well-deserved recognition, and a huge well done to everyone involved! 🥂 🎊

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🏆 It’s awards night! 🎉Tonight, our fantastic Private Client team will be heading to two major award ceremonies - and we’...
08/10/2026

🏆 It’s awards night! 🎉

Tonight, our fantastic Private Client team will be heading to two major award ceremonies - and we’re incredibly proud to be up for TWO awards! 🥂✨

We’re finalists for the Private Client Award at the Yorkshire Legal Awards, and Joanna Longfellow is up for Private Client Practitioner of the Year at the British Wills & Probate Awards. 🏆 🏆

It’s a fantastic achievement to have our team recognised on both stages, and a huge testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise they bring to our clients every day. 👏

Tonight, we’ll be keeping everything crossed and cheering on the team! 🤞

Good luck to everyone involved! 🥂 🏆

🎃 📸 WE HAVE A WINNER! 📸 🎃A huge thank you to everyone who visited our Lindley office and took part in our ‘Send a Se...
08/10/2026

🎃 📸 WE HAVE A WINNER! 📸 🎃

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our Lindley office and took part in our ‘Send a Selfie’ competition as part of this year’s Lindley Scarecrow Festival! 👻

We’ve loved seeing all your spooky selfies and getting into the spirit with our local community. 🧡

After lots of fantastic entries, we’re delighted to announce that our lucky winner is… Isla Holmes! 👏

Congratulations, Isla! We hope you enjoy your brand-new Teddy! 🧸

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to enter, and to everyone who stopped by our Lindley office during the festival. 🙏

This Wednesday 7th October, we’re back at Pontefract Library offering free, no-obligation legal advice.🕙 10:00am – 12:00...
05/10/2026

This Wednesday 7th October, we’re back at Pontefract Library offering free, no-obligation legal advice.

🕙 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Pontefract Library
🔒 Private room available for confidential conversations
📅 No appointment needed

Come chat to us about a whole range of legal issues. Including wills, probate, divorce, children, family and much more.

You can also contact us at 🌐 www.jwpsolicitors.co.uk
📞 01977 790 029

Wakefield Libraries

Your feedback means a great deal to our team. 💬Here’s what some of our clients have had to say recently about the servic...
24/09/2026

Your feedback means a great deal to our team. 💬

Here’s what some of our clients have had to say recently about the service and support they received from us.

From Wills and estate planning to family law & divorce and criminal defence, our latest reviews highlight the professionalism, expertise and reassurance our team strives to provide every day.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who takes the time to leave a review. Your feedback is hugely important to our team. ❤️

⚽ Proud to support local football! 🔴🔵We’re delighted to be sponsoring Ben Lomas for the 2026/27 season at Battyeford Spo...
23/09/2026

⚽ Proud to support local football! 🔴🔵

We’re delighted to be sponsoring Ben Lomas for the 2026/27 season at Battyeford Sporting Club. 👏

Ben is a player for the club, as well as a referee, and also gives his time to help manage the club’s U15 team (which we also sponsor) - who have made a fantastic start to the season and currently sit top of U15 Division 8! 🏆

It’s great to support people like Ben who give so much of their time to grassroots football, both on and off the pitch. 🙌

We wish Ben and everyone at Battyeford Sporting Club all the very best for the season ahead! ⚽💪

🏏Congratulations to Blackley Cricket Club! 🏆We’re delighted to celebrate a fantastic achievement for Blackley Cricket Cl...
15/09/2026

🏏Congratulations to Blackley Cricket Club! 🏆

We’re delighted to celebrate a fantastic achievement for Blackley Cricket Club, who were crowned Division 1 champions of the Halifax Cricket League on Saturday - securing promotion to the Premier Division! 👏

As proud sponsors of Blackley Cricket Club, it’s brilliant to see the team’s hard work rewarded with a well-deserved title and promotion. A huge congratulations to all the players, coaches, volunteers and everyone behind the club who has played a part in such a successful season.

From everyone at JWP Solicitors – congratulations, Blackley! We look forward to seeing what you can achieve in the Premier Division. 🏏🏆

⚖️ Family Courts are changing – but what does this mean for parents?The way private family law cases are dealt with is c...
11/09/2026

⚖️ Family Courts are changing – but what does this mean for parents?

The way private family law cases are dealt with is changing with the introduction of the Child Focused Court Model, formerly known as the Pathfinder approach.

The new model aims to:

👧 Put children's experiences, wishes and welfare at the centre of proceedings
⏱️ Identify the key issues earlier and reduce unnecessary delays
📋 Improve the way information is gathered and assessed
🛡️ Ensure safeguarding and domestic abuse concerns are properly considered

The model is already being used in West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale.

In our latest Blog we provide more information on how the new process works, including Child Impact Reports, the different stages of the court process and what the changes could mean for parents.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://jwpsolicitors.co.uk/2026/09/11/new-child-focused-court-model/

Solicitors

⚖️ Prison sentences and early release: what is changing?The Government’s changes to prisoner release arrangements have b...
06/09/2026

⚖️ Prison sentences and early release: what is changing?

The Government’s changes to prisoner release arrangements have been one of the most debated criminal justice issues of 2026.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has now confirmed that manslaughter, death by dangerous driving and certain other serious offences will be excluded from the new early-release arrangements.

The changes are due to come into force from 1 October 2026 and will affect how some prisoners serving standard determinate sentences become eligible for release.

But what do the changes actually mean? And what are the impplications for people facing criminal proceedings?

Our latest article looks at:

🔹 Why the Government is changing the release rules
🔹 Which offences are excluded
🔹 How the changes affect manslaughter offences
🔹 What defendants and their families need to know

👉Read our latest blog to find out more - https://jwpsolicitors.co.uk/2026/09/06/prison-reforms/

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Wakefield

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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+441924387171

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