Solicitor at Macs Legal Services Ltd

MACS Legal Services Ltd

Solicitor - Solicitor/HCA/Managing Director

SRA ID: 209957

Colin is the founder, Managing Director and Senior Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate of MACS Legal Services Ltd who has been in the legal profession since 1993 before qualifying as a solicitor in 2000. Formerly of Newcastle upon Tyne, with hardworking traditional parents, Colin is a friendly, hardworking, solicitor with the utmost integrity, who wants to make a difference, to fight for his clients. Colin is prepared to always go the extra mile to ensure the highest standards of client care are met, no matter how simple or complex the case, who the client is, his/her background, colour, race or religion.

New Street, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2NA

Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas

Family Law, Crime/ Criminal Defence, Consumer

4.8/5 19 Client Reviews 19
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence 100%
19 Client Reviews

4.8/5

Overall experience

  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
  • Approachability
  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

Reviews summary

  • Excellent
    18
  • Very Good
    0
  • Average
    0
  • Poor
    0
  • Awful
    1

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Emma
Emma Added 4 weeks ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
November 22, 2024 20241122155838

Absolutely appalling, do not employ this man

1

Colin “represented” my husband for an appeal hearing. I regret to say that my experience with Barrister Colin was far from satisfactory.

Despite being instructed to meet him an hour before the hearing, he arrived late and was visibly disheveled, even complaining about missing his tie pin. When we attempted to speak with him about the case, he dismissed our concerns, saying, “No, no need,” and refused to provide any preparation or guidance before the hearing.

When the hearing began, Colin was unprepared and unfamiliar with the details of the case. He only arrived in the courtroom just before the judge entered, and as a result, my husband was completely unprepared when called to the stand. Colin’s questioning was totally inappropriate resulting in a negative outcome.

This lack of communication, preparation, and professionalism during the hearing significantly impacted the case.

Given my experience, I would not recommend Barrister Colin for future representation.

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

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Em
Verified Em Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
May 28, 2021 20210528124738

Excellent service

5

Can’t thank Colin and Marie enough for their help, excellent service from start to finish.
I wouldn’t use anyone else and can’t recommend enough

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 07 June, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Sanvy
Verified Sanvy Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
May 14, 2021 20210514125937

Excellent service

5

Great friendly service as I was very nervous with the case. Colin dealt with it professionally and got me out of it. Would definitely recommend

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 17 May, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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A. Loasby
Verified A. Loasby Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
May 12, 2021 20210512095440

Outstanding

5

Would really like to thank Colin for his assistance in our case, his experience and guidance was second to none. From our initial contact, Colin was instantly on hand to inform and guide us through the process with great attention to detail, we achieved the outcome we desired.
Can’t thank him enough.

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 12 May, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Hussain
Verified Hussain Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
May 07, 2021 20210507030122

Best Legal Team 2021

5

Absolutely great team for all your cases!!
No case to big for these guys, extremely qualified and professional.
Only people you can truly put your faith in...

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 07 May, 2021

Thank you so much for your kind words.

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Brenton James
Verified Brenton James Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
April 30, 2021 20210430140111

Outstanding services

5

Very trustworthy and reliable service, very knowledgeable on all subjects including military situations.

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 07 May, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Lee Overton
Verified Lee Overton Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
April 30, 2021 20210430133923

Review

5

Great service, won my case, and was given great advice up until the trial, Collin was extremely helpful and was working behind the scenes the entire time, I would highly recommend this company and solicitor in particular as he did everything he could to help and provide a great service

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 30 April, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Joseph
Verified Joseph Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
April 29, 2021 20210429152521

Macs Legal for the win

5

Thanks to word of mouth, I was recommended this firm and have never looked back and I am grateful for their legal advice and taking up my case.

With no previous legal or criminal experience in my background, Macs Legal were able to help me navigate these tough times in my life due to ongoing legal issues. They are supportive, dedicated, hardworking and with the years of legal experience behind Macs Legal, I feel stronger and better with every day passing.

They have great legal knowledge and always kept me fully aware of my legal case. Moreover, they were straight forward and honest with me and always proactive and friendly during this difficult and trying time in my life.

I hope to never have to use any legal firm ever but if I have to in the future I would certainly stay with Macs Legal and will always recommend them via word of mouth the same way I was also introduced to them.

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 29 April, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Daniel
Verified Daniel Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
April 27, 2021 20210427074352

My review

5

Colin and Marie are fantastic approaching your every request with ease and professionalism would highly recommend them to everyone I know they are very professional people and very kind and approachable with any questions you have they explain every thing in a way you are able to understand it I would highly recommend them

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 27 April, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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DBTorquay
Verified DBTorquay Added 3 years ago Report to admin
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April 26, 2021 20210426142607

Great service

5

Fantastic solicitors very friendly and helpful would highly recommend them. Will be using again if needed.

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 26 April, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Callum Brodie
Callum Brodie Added 3 years ago 1 found this helpful Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
April 16, 2021 20210416211239

Callum Brodie

5

Colin and Marie are spot on and straight to the point couldn’t ask for a better firm to work with and I would recommend them over anyone else thanks for everything 💯👍

Lawyer named in this review: MACS Legal Services Ltd

A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 28 April, 2021

Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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Sean Thor Kendrick
Sean Thor Kendrick Added 3 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
February 03, 2021 20210203104647

Sean Thor Kendrick

5

Colin and Marie are amazing they go above and beyond. I started as a client and ended up as a friend. what a great service provided. Thanks for everything ☺️

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A representative from Macs Legal Services Ltd responded to this review on 21 July, 2021

Thank you Sean for your kind words, means alot :)

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Mel Saunders
Mel Saunders Added 7 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
May 23, 2017 20170523133901

Mel Saunders

5

Great work. Exceptionally professional. And extremely friendly. Thanks Colin and Marie.

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Jail-Louise Thompson Saunders
Jail-Louise Thompson Saunders Added 7 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
May 23, 2017 20170523133618

Jail-Louise Thompson Saunders

5

Both Colin & Marie are amazing, I was terrified but both were so caring and calming, could not have gotten though my case with out Colin.

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Suneetra Singh
Suneetra Singh Added 7 years ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Macs Legal Services Ltd
April 29, 2017 20170429001408

Suneetra Singh

5

Colin and Marie are both extremely wonderful people! Colin is a brilliant solicitor, and always tries to go that extra mile in providing the community with justice. A very knowledgeable human being :)

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About MACS Legal Services Ltd

Colin is the founder, Managing Director and Senior Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate of MACS Legal Services Ltd who has been in the legal profession since 1993 before qualifying as a solicitor in 2000. Formerly of Newcastle upon Tyne, with hardworking traditional parents, Colin is a friendly, hardworking, solicitor with the utmost integrity, who wants to make a difference, to fight for his clients. Colin is prepared to always go the extra mile to ensure the highest standards of client care are met, no matter how simple or complex the case, who the client is, his/her background, colour, race or religion.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact MACS Legal Services Ltd

Address

Macs Legal Services Ltd

New Street

Plymouth

Devon

PL1 2NA



Phone 07715656815

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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

23/05/24

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Name

Duration

Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration

MACS LEGAL SERVICES LTD

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