Emmersons Solicitors
A Sunderland-founded law firm on John Street, known for family and divorce work alongside property, wills, probate and criminal defence.
About Emmersons Solicitors
Emmersons Solicitors was founded in Sunderland in 1998 by Jacqueline Emmerson and has its main office at Acer House on John Street, with a second office in Gosforth. The firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA ID 622695).
Family law is a large part of the practice, including divorce, separation and arrangements for children. The firm also handles residential and commercial property, wills and lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection work, probate, motoring offences, criminal defence and fraud cases, including proceeds of crime matters. Late appointments are available on Monday and Tuesday evenings until 7pm by arrangement, which helps people who cannot get away from work during the day, and there is parking opposite the office.
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