Solicitors in Poole

Poole is a town of around 140,000 people located in the county of Dorset. In Poole, solicitors are largely specialist in high street law such as family, employment, wills and probate and conveyancing.

Poole has a number of courts that serve the area; Poole Magistrates’ Court is located at the Law Courts, Park Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 2NS. The magistrates’ court hears relatively low-level criminal cases and like much of the country, solicitors in Poole will usually represent the defendant themselves at this court. If the case is more serious it may be heard at the Crown Court, and it is in these circumstances that barristers will usually be instructed to perform advocacy.

If you have a civil claim in Poole, solicitors can advise you on how to bring your claim and what procedures need to be followed. It is likely that you will need to complete a claim form and send it to the county court which is located at the same address as the magistrates’ court, as stated above. If you do not follow correct procedures, then the court may reduce any damages that it awards, so it is often cost effective to instruct solicitors. You will also benefit enormously from their knowledge and experience.

In Poole, the Citizens Advice Bureau is able to provide the general public with some basic advice. They are located at 54 Lagland Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1QG. However, if you are involved in a legal case in Poole, solicitors should be instructed as the CAB will not be able to provide you with representation.   

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