This philosophy has driven us to become one of the UK's top providers of publicly funded legal services (legal aid), with offices in Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds, Halifax, Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
We understand that legal problems can arise at stressful and difficult times, so we do our best to put our clients at ease. When you visit any of our offices, you'll find the welcome warm and friendly and the advice of our caring legal professionals clear, practical and straightforward.
We also have a growing number of private clients, who value the expert advice, efficient service and value for money we offer. We are committed to making our specialist services affordable for everyone, so we have introduced a range of low-cost and interest-free payment options to help you spread the cost of your case. Find out more here...
Our team includes members of professional accreditation schemes which rigorously and independently assess the skill and knowledge of specialist legal professionals:
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Switalskis is ranked in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession, with two of the firm's Partners listed as Leaders in their Field in the 2010 edition. The firm has twice been named Yorkshire Law Firm of the Year (1-30 Partners - 2006/7 & 2008/9), and has twice been shortlisted for the Wakefield Busines of the Year Award (2007 & 2009).
We were also runners up for Firm of the Year at the 2008 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards. Accolades like this make Switalskis a firm you can have confidence in. Find out more here...
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