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Hewitts

01642 673701
4.8/5
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Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover. Read more...

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Freemans Place
Darlington
DL1 1SZ

207 Newgate Street
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7EL

Suite 5
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 4DH

Freemans Place
Darlington
DL1 1SZ

207 Newgate Street
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7EL

Suite 5
Newton Aycliffe
DL5 4DH

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Ben Green

4.9 out of 5
(63)
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Kelly Hind

4.7 out of 5
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Christine Allen

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Emma Haworth

4.9 out of 5
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Alicia Nesham

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Jannine Henderson

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Beth Gannaway

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Carlie McArdle

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How Hewitts Compares

Value for money

This firm - 93%
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Excellent does not necessarily mean ‘cheap’. It means that clients thought that the level of service received was Excellent for what they paid.

This score has been calculated using up to the last 300 reviews left by clients of Hewitts on ReviewSolicitors.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask reviewer questions about the value for money they felt they received by using Hewitts. These questions include:

  • Value for money (a rating of 1-5)
  • How much were you initially quoted or how much did you expect to pay?
  • Approximately how much did you end up spending for the legal services provided (ignoring disbursements and court fees)
  • Did you think this was underpriced, overpriced or about right?
  • Overall experience

We use data science to amalgamate the answers to these questions and create a ‘ReviewSolicitors score’ out of 100. The above chart representation score is a simple percentage representation of the averaged score across those who have reviewed this law firm.

Underpriced 2%
Overpriced 6%
About Right 91%

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Would recommend to
friends and family

This firm - 95%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hewitts and have had a satisfactory experience where they have indicated that they would recommend the services of the law firm to their friends and family.

You can use this data to see how Hewitts performs against other law firms nationally. A score close to 100% indicates that this firm is highly valued by their clients.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Would you recommend this firm to somebody else?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 95%
No 5%

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Satisfied with
outcome of matter

This firm - 96%
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ReviewSolicitors uses our community data to show you how many clients used Hewitts and were satisfied with the outcome of their matter. Being satisfied with the outcome of your matter is an important consideration to have in mind.

You can use this data to see how Hewitts compares to the national average of clients being satisfied with the outcome of their matter after instructing a solicitor.

As part of our review questionnaire we ask the question:

"Were you satisfied with the outcome of your case?"

The reviewer can select either “Yes” or “No”.

The above score is a simple percentage representation of the total amount of clients who selected the “Yes” option:

Yes 96%
No 4%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Hewitts offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

Locally

Nationally

Consumer
1st / 31
20th / 4662
Company & Commercial
1st / 24
72nd / 4424
Housing & Property
1st / 5
105th / 4270
Family Law
1st / 32
34th / 3864
Wills, Trusts & Probate
1st / 28
36th / 3533
Commercial Property
1st / 5
148th / 3351
Employment
1st / 19
13th / 3128
Regulations
1st / 8
43rd / 2608
Personal Injury
1st / 22
83rd / 2406
Crime/ Criminal Defence
1st / 21
58th / 2126
Money & Tax
1st / 4
64th / 1854
Professional Negligence
1st / 6
53rd / 1212
Agriculture
1st / 1
62nd / 597
Construction
1st / 6
32nd / 581
Driving offences
1st / 6
36th / 353

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

Review Sources

Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    621

  • Very Good

    37

  • Average

    5

  • Poor

    5

  • Awful

    20

Overall experience

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  • Communication
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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge
Darren Hewitt
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Darren Hewitt

November 07, 2024

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Sale of property

Third time using Hewitt's ( no connection whatsoever) solicitors for the sale and purchase of properties .
Absolutely brilliant and professional service would 100% use again .
Thanks to the team
Highly recommend

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Paul S
Housing & Property

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New home purchases and sales

Paul S

November 05, 2024

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Excellent Support

Hewitt' have been more than helpful every step of the way. From selling our existing house to the purchase of our new build. Always available by phone and have informed us clearly at every stage of the process.

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James Young
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

James Young

October 22, 2024

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Awesome!

Our experience with Hewitt's was brilliant. Whenever we needed anything, we received support promptly and with no issues. Any requirements we had were resolved and acted upon in a friendly, approachable and proactive manner.

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Jane
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Jane

October 03, 2024

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Made my dream happen.

Buying my home was made easier by the staff who are truly committed to making it possible.
I have a mental health injury and I’m very good at hiding it-The staff are amazing.
Thanks for everything and will miss chatting to the staff.
Again Many Thanks x

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Caroline
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Caroline

October 01, 2024

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Great service

I am very happy with the service provided by Hewitts New Build team particularly Kelly and Bethany both ladies are very professional

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Isabelle
Housing & Property

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New home purchases and sales

Isabelle

October 01, 2024

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Extremely happy with my experience

I am extremely happy with how Bethany at Hewitts helped myself and my partner buy our first home. From the start the communication was great and the whole house sale was so quick I couldn’t believe it.
Will highly recommend/ have already recommended Hewitts to people I know

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Sarah Cockerill
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Sarah Cockerill

September 19, 2024

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The second time we have used Hewitts...

We’ve used Hewitts Solicitors twice now for property purchases, and each time the service has been exceptional. They were incredibly responsive, ensuring that every query was addressed promptly. Their communication throughout the process was clear and professional, which made the entire experience stress-free. The team is not only knowledgeable but also very friendly and approachable, making us feel confident and supported at every stage. We highly recommend Hewitts to anyone looking for reliable and efficient legal assistance in property transactions. Fantastic service!

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Stacey Jones
Family Law

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Family law

Stacey Jones

August 02, 2024

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Child arrangement order

I used Kara Ditchburn, who was professional and supportive at all times and very quick at getting back to me when needed.
I would definitely recommend using Kara in the future or to anybody else needing for family.

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Kelly Taylor
Family Law

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Matter Type:

Separation Agreement

Kelly Taylor

July 24, 2024

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Legal advice required and I could not fault any part from start to finish, first class service throughout.

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Anonymous
Housing & Property

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New home purchases and sales

Anonymous

July 18, 2024

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Excellent team who really turned things around for us

We recently went through the process of purchasing our first home which was a new build home with Hewitts solicitors. The team were excellent in supporting us and were so efficient at turning around documentation and requesting information wherever needed.
We were expecting the solicitor side of things within the purchase to be the hardest and longest process but actually they were quicker than our mortgage application!!
Jannine Henderson, Fran Adamson, Helen Moore, Leanne Telford and Grace Oakley at the Stockton branch all deserve praise and I thank them for being part of our buying journey and working all together to help make our process smoother and better than I had expected.
Thank you so much and we would highly recommend using them for house buying and would come back again in the future.

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Zsolt

February 29, 2024

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We have got an appointment in a short time, and we got same explanation about our contract. I recommend this solicitor office

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WELSH

September 19, 2023

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Always good grub ere

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Alan

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August 13, 2023

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Alan

A smart, welcoming premises. The receptionist was very understanding and skilled at keeping us at our ease under trying circumstances. The solicitor who subsequently attended to us did so in a highly professional manner and was clearly very knowledgeable in her field.

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Roxy
Housing & Property

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Residential Conveyancing

Roxy

April 04, 2023

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Roxy

Emma was brilliant with our mortgage, all responses were fast, and the full proses was done quickly!

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jacqueline
Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Probate

jacqueline

January 18, 2023

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They are very professional but also incredibly understanding and supportive.
I would highly recommend Hewitts.

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We are an expert in this field Many people are reluctant to speak to solicitors for a number of reasons but unnecessary delays can make the situation worse. As part of Hewitts commitment to our clients, we offer a free initial telephone consultation to discuss your problem and explain where you stand. If we believe legal proceedings are not in your best interests we will advise you not to go ahead. If you have a case, and wish to proceed, we will give you a clear quote of the cost. And if your case is eligible for legal aid you can leave the arrangements to us.

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Personal areas of law

  • Consumer
    • Consumer Disputes
    • Consumer Rights
    • Litigation - Breach of contract
    • Litigation - Insurance disputes
    • Litigation - M&A and warranty disputes
    • Litigation - Product liability claims
    • Litigation - Property litigation claims
    • Litigation - Trust and pension issues
    • Litigation Law
    • Travel rights
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Domestic violence
    • Drugs offences
    • Fraud
    • Harassment
    • Juvenile
    • Legal aid
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drug driving
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Employment
    • Agency Staff / Temp Workers
    • Constructive/Unfair Dismissal
    • Disciplinary Hearings
    • Discrimination at Work
    • Employee Team Moves
    • Employment Contracts
    • Employment Law
    • Equal Pay Disputes
    • Family Leave
    • Flexible Working
    • Gardening Leave
    • Harassment/Bullying at Work
    • Holiday Pay Issues
    • Maternity and Paternity
    • Part Time Workers
    • Pay Issue
    • Pension Law
    • Privacy and Data Protection
    • Professional Discipline
    • Redundancy
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Senior Executives
    • Settlement Agreements
    • Stress at Work
    • TUPE
    • Tribunal Claims
    • UK Employment Laws
    • Unfair Dismissal Claims
    • Whistleblower Protection
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Change of name
    • Child Arrangements Following Divorce
    • Child Law
    • Child Relocation After Divorce
    • Child contact
    • Children
    • Children Act proceedings
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Divorce
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Domestic Violence
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Legal aid
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Housing & Property
    • Boundary Disputes
    • Buying at auction
    • Declarations of trusts
    • Deeds of Gifts
    • Deeds of easements, variation, deeds of rectifications
    • Dilapidation Claims
    • Evicting Squatters and Trespassers
    • Housing disputes
    • Injunctions
    • Investment and buy to let properties
    • Landlord and Tenant
    • Lease Extensions
    • Leasehold properties
    • Matrimonial transfers
    • Neighbour Disputes
    • New home purchases and sales
    • Option agreements and conditional contracts
    • Possession and repossession proceedings
    • Property Disputes
    • Purchase and Sale
    • Remortgaging
    • Repossessions
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Restrictive Covenants, Easements and Wayleaves
    • Right of Way and Rights to Light
    • Second charges
    • Service Charge Disputes
    • Service Charge Recovery
    • Tenancy Breaches, Injunctions and Forfeiture Claims
    • Tenant Eviction
    • Transfer of title
    • Transfers of equity
    • Transfers of parts of land
    • Unpaid Rent, Service or Ground Charges
  • Money & Tax
    • Debt and Bankruptcy
  • Personal Injury
    • Accident At Work
    • Accidents In Public Places
    • Against The Council
    • Amputation
    • Asbestos Compensation
    • Asbestos Lung Cancer
    • Asbestosis
    • Back Injury At Work
    • Benefits Available To Asbestos Victims
    • Broken Bone Or Fracture
    • Burns, Scars and Lacerations At Work
    • Bus and Coach Accident
    • Car Accident
    • Car Passenger
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Children's Accident
    • Children's Serious Injury
    • Chronic Pain
    • Cycling Accident
    • Defective Work Equipment
    • Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
    • Dog Bite
    • Fall From Height
    • Fatal Accident
    • Fatal Asbestos
    • Gym Injury Compensation
    • Head Injury At Work
    • Head and Brain Injury
    • Horse Riding Injury
    • Industrial Disease Compensation
    • Manual Handling
    • Mesothelioma Compensation
    • Motor Insurance Policy
    • Motorbike Accident
    • No Win No Fee
    • Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
    • Occupational Asthma
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Pleural Thickening
    • Repetitive Strain Injury
    • Road Traffic Accident
    • Serious Injury
    • Slips, Trips and Falls
    • Spinal Injury Compensation
    • Sports Injury
    • Supermarket Accident
    • Tinnitus
    • Vibration White Finger
    • Welfare Issues After Serious Injury
    • Whiplash
    • Workplace Slip and Trip
  • Professional Negligence
    • Accountants
    • Architects
    • Barristers
    • Engineers
    • Financial advisors
    • IT professionals
    • Insurance brokers
    • Professional Negligence
    • Professional Negligence law
    • Professional trustees
    • Surveyors
    • Tax consultants
    • Valuers
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate
    • Disputed Probate
    • Disputed Trusts
    • Disputed Wills
    • Probate
    • Trusts
    • Wills

Business areas of law

  • Agriculture
    • Agricultural land for sale or development
    • Buying and selling a farm
    • Commercial contracts for farming businesses
    • Employment of farm workers
    • Equestrian property
    • Farm partnerships and corporate structures
    • Farming disputes
  • Commercial Property
    • Commercial Leases
    • Commercial mortgages
    • Developer disputes
    • Development plot sales
    • Finance
    • Investment purchases and Buy to Let
    • Landlord and tenant
    • Planning law
    • Purchase and Sale Of Commercial Property
    • Purchase of development land
    • Rights of way issues
    • Sales or purchases of shops, factories, warehouses, offices and licensed premises
  • Company & Commercial
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Business structures and joint ventures
    • Commercial Contracts and Agreements
    • Commercial Law
    • Commercial Litigation Matters
    • Contract law
    • Contractual Disputes
    • Credit Control
    • Debt Recovery
    • Employment - business
    • Insurance
    • Intellectual Property
    • Partnership and LLP law
    • Sales and Purchases
    • Setting up a business
    • Shareholder Agreements
    • Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
    • Small businesses
    • Statutory Demands
    • Summary Judgment
    • Tax
  • Construction
    • Construction and engineering dispute resolution
  • Regulations
    • Health and Safety