Sarah Wildey

Child Care

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Sarah Wildey

Senior Associate Solicitor

Sarah has worked in the legal sector for 13 years.  She is a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Child Care department.

Child Care

Switalskis Solicitors Ltd
19 Cheapside
Wakefield
WF1 2SD

Sarah specialises in a number of areas of child care law including:

  • Public Law Children Proceedings
  • Representing local authorities, parents, family members and children in proceedings brought by social care services, including care proceedings

 She also has experience in:  

  • Forced marriage applications
  • Deprivation of liberty applications
  • Female genital mutilation protection orders
  • Assessing and applying for legal aid for clients

Sarah is a member of the Law Society Children’s Panel.

APPROACH

Sarah is approachable with a kind, understanding and friendly manner towards all her clients. She ensures that clients have a thorough understanding of the court process and what happens each step of the way.  Sarah provides honest, consistent and realistic advice to her clients and ensures all of her clients receive a high-quality service.

EXPERIENCE

  • Represented clients in cases where non accidental injury is alleged
  • Representation of clients who have learning difficulties and/or lack capacity

ACCREDITATIONS

Yorkshire Legal Awards 2023 Winners of Law Firm of the Year LargeLogo of The LEGAL 500
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