Finding a family law professional in Stoke-on-Trent
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Stoke-on-Trent)
- 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 + Stoke)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court, Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST1 3BP — see our full Stoke-on-Trent court guide.
What type of professional do you need?
| Your situation | Professional | |---|---| | Advice on your position | Solicitor (unbundled appointment) | | Full representation | Solicitor (legal aid if eligible) | | Barrister for a hearing | Via solicitor, or Advocate (pro bono) | | Resolving arrangements without court | FMC-accredited mediator | | Practical/emotional support in court | Support Through Court volunteer | | Help filling in forms | Support Through Court / Citizens Advice | | Free legal advice (women) | Rights of Women helpline |
Citizens Advice Stoke-on-Trent
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848
- Local: check citizensadvice.org.uk for Stoke office hours and locations
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
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk
This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory, takes no referral fees, and is not affiliated with any professional body listed.
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.