FAQs
Find answers to the most common questions about Find Me a Solicitor. Our FAQs page covers legal services, solicitor selection, and more.
1. What is Find Me A Solicitor?
2. How does the service work?
3. How does the 30 mins free consultation work?
4. What information or documentation do you need?
5. Is there a cost to use the platform?
6. What types of legal issues can I get help with?
We can connect you with solicitors who specialise in:
- Family law (divorce, custody)
- Conveyancing (buying/selling property)
- Landlord & Tennant
- Commercial (contracts)
- Corporate (M&A, shareholders agreements)
- Intellectual Property (copyright, passing off, trademark, patents etc)
- Wills & Probate
- Trusts
- Immigration (personal and business)
- Litigation (debt recovery and disputes)
- Regulation and Tax
- Insolvency
- Motoring offences
- And many more…
7. How quickly will I be matched with a solicitor?
In most cases, you’ll receive a response from a solicitor within a few hours. In urgent situations, we aim to match you even faster.
8. What is a Direct Access Barrister?
There are over 17,500 barristers registered in England and Wales. Over a third do Direct Access. Our Find Me a Barrister service can connect you directly with them. Direct access (or public access) is a scheme which qualifies barristers to take instructions directly from a client, enabling you to instruct a barrister without first going through a solicitor.
9. What kind of experts do you deal with?
Our panel of Professional Experts covers various sectors and industries, ensuring that no matter how specialised your requirement, we have a qualified professional ready to assist. The areas of expertise available on our platform include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accountants to help manage your finances efficiently
- HR Experts for handling workforce management
- Independent Financial Advisors (IFA) offering tailored financial guidance
- Tax Advisors for compliance and tax advise
- Stamp Duty Land Tax specialists for real estate transactions
- Insolvency Experts for financial restructuring and recovery
- Mortgage Brokers to find the best mortgage rates and deals
- Digital Marketing Experts for enhancing your business’s online presence
- IT and Telecoms professionals for technical support and infrastructure development
- Business Coaching for strategic growth and leadership
- Business Finance experts to secure funding and manage financial planning
- Property Finance experts for navigating real estate investments
- Data Protection and Cyber Security consultants to safeguard your data
10. Can I choose which solicitor to work with?
Yes. We provide you with suitable options, and you decide which solicitor you’re most comfortable working with. Please note we are not ‘find me the Cheapest Solicitor’ but moreover, match you with quality experienced solicitors.
11. Do I need a local solicitor?
Not necessarily. Most law firms are adapting to providing legal services remotely by using team or zoom calls including legal documents that can be signed by DocuSign. Something your local solicitor may not have the legal expertise you need.
12. Are the solicitors on your platform qualified?
Absolutely. All solicitors we work with are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and have relevant experience in their areas of practice.
13. How do you vet solicitors on the platform?
We carefully review qualifications, regulatory status, client feedback, and areas of expertise before accepting solicitors into our network.
14. What happens if I cannot afford a solicitor?
Most of our panel of solicitors are for private paying clients. We only have a couple that will offer Legal Aid. Most legal aid cases will be means tested; so, you will have to show that you cannot afford to pay legal costs. You will be required to give information about your income, benefits, savings, property and shares and those of your partner.
Please contact: The Legal Aid Agency (LAA)
Telephone: 0300 200 2020
Mon-Fri from 9am – 5pm
Once that the forms have been sent to the LAA, they will decide whether you are eligible for legal aid. This decision will normally take up to about 4 weeks, but it can take longer.
We may also signpost Citizens Advice Bureau or pro bono solicitors that may be able to help.
15. Is my personal information safe?
Yes. We use secure technology to protect your information and only share it with solicitors who are matched to your case.
16. Will I receive spam or marketing calls?
No. We do not sell your data. You will only be contacted by solicitors relevant to your inquiry.
17. Can I use your service outside the UK?
Whilst most of our network is UK-based, we do work with international solicitors with over 4,500 lawyers across 170 offices in 60 countries, all speaking more than 40 languages.
18. What if I’m not happy with the solicitor I’m matched with?
Let us know and we’ll happily connect you with an alternative solicitor who may be a better fit for your case.
19. Can businesses use your service?
Yes. We help both individuals and businesses find legal representation for commercial disputes, contracts and more.
20. Do you stay in touch throughout my legal case?
No, we will introduce you to the best matched solicitor with the right expertise. Once you have instructed your solicitor or barrister, we will not interfere in the case other than to request your feedback. Your legal matter is protected by client / solicitor privilege.