Paul J Watson Solicitor is a distinguished family-run law firm based in Middlesbrough, specializing in criminal defence and family law. With over 34 years of experience, the firm is highly recommended for its supportive, sensitive, and robust approach, ensuring clients receive clear communication and dedicated representation at every stage of their case.
The firm holds Legal Aid contracts in both criminal and family law and is a member of the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Panel. Their multi-award winning legal team offers services to individuals facing criminal charges or family disputes, providing 24/7 assistance for police interviews, court representation, and empathetic guidance in sensitive matters such as domestic abuse and child protection.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defence (including Murder, Abduction, Wounding, Assault)
- Fraud Defence (Benefit Fraud, Conspiracy to Defraud, False Representation, Theft)
- Sexual Offences & Indecent Images
- Driving Offences (Motoring Law)
- Computer, Internet, and Cybercrime
- Drug Offences (Possession, Supply)
- Wildlife and Rural Crime
- RSPCA Defence
- Regulatory Law
- Armed Forces Court Martials
- Family Law (Care Proceedings, Child Protection, Child Arrangement Orders)
- Domestic Violence/Domestic Abuse
- Non-Molestation Injunctions
- Forced Marriage and Honour-Based Violence
- Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Cases
- Child Contact and Residence
- Parental Responsibility
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Special Guardianship Orders
- Kinship Carers Advice
- Legal Aid Services
- Paralegal Services
The firm serves clients across the country, not limited to Teesside courts, and provides free police station representation under Legal Aid. They are committed to diversity, community engagement, and offering flexible payment options, including fixed fees and staged payments for private clients.
