SPECIALISTS IN CRIMINAL DEFENCE & FAMILY LAWWhy come to us?Paul J Watson is an independent, family run, award winning firm which focuses on serving and engaging with the local community. We provide high quality legal advice to a variety of clients in the areas of Criminal Defence, RSPCA Defence and Family Law, including both legally aided and privately paid work. We value our clients and our staff, and do our utmost to create a warm, friendly and welcoming environment.We are a family business, with a professional but down-to-earth, open and honest manner. Our legal team make sure that they communicate with you in straightforward terms so that you can understand what is happening at each stage of your case.Whether you need help with a criminal or family case, we will do everything possible to fight for you and achieve the best possible result.We are a leading law firm in the Middlesbrough area and have provided our services to the Teesside community and beyond since the firm formed in 1987. Clients receive free initial consultations to discuss the merits of your case. Legal Aid is available for those who qualify, together with Fixed Price Plans for those who do not.Here's what some of our clients say;-"I would like to thank you for giving me my life back and believing in me when no one else would and for that I am truly grateful now and forever……thank you all as a team and also the whole firm, I can't thank you all enough.""Absolutely amazing solicitors! So friendly and easy to talk to and have given me and my family some well deserved peace, couldn't be any more happier for what they've done for me! Would strongly recommend them If you are looking for a solicitor!""Excellent service Mr Watson and all his staff care about their clients and go above and beyond so glad I contacted them for help. Would recommend to everyone."

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