Finding a family law professional in Colchester
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Colchester)
- Barristers: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk / Advocate: https://weareadvocate.org.uk
- Mediators: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/
- Legal aid: https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk (family + Colchester)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Colchester
Colchester County Court and Family Court, Falkland House, 25 Southway, CO3 3EG — see our full Colchester court guide.
What type of professional do you need?
| Your situation | Professional | |---|---| | Advice on your position | Solicitor (unbundled) | | Full representation | Solicitor (legal aid if eligible) | | Barrister for a hearing | Via solicitor / Advocate (pro bono) | | Resolving without court | FMC mediator | | Practical support in court | Support Through Court |
Citizens Advice Colchester
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 · local: Citizens Advice Colchester
Legal aid
- Abuse gateway: legal aid abuse gateway guide
- Check: https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid
- Find legal-aid family solicitor: https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk
General information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent directory and takes no referral fees.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.