Finding a family law professional in Sheffield
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Sheffield)
- 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 + Sheffield)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Sheffield
Sheffield Combined Court Centre, The Law Courts, 50 West Bar, S3 8PH — see our full Sheffield 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 | | Free legal advice (women) | Rights of Women helpline |
Citizens Advice Sheffield
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 · local: Sheffield Citizens Advice & Law Centre
Support Through Court Sheffield
See our Support Through Court Sheffield page — free, at Sheffield Combined Court Centre (50 West Bar).
Legal aid
- Abuse gateway: see our 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
Official links
- Law Society: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk
- Bar Council: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk
- FMC: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.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.