Finding a family law professional in Jarrow
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Jarrow)
- 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 + Jarrow)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Jarrow
Family cases for the Jarrow area are heard at Sunderland County, Family, Magistrates' and Tribunal Hearings, Gillbridge Avenue, SR1 3AP — see our Sunderland 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 Jarrow
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 · local: Citizens Advice South Tyneside
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.