Llanelli Law Courts — self-representation guide

A calm, practical guide to representing yourself at Llanelli Law Courts. Written in plain English, covering the building, the case types it hears, and the realities of the day. Nothing here replaces tailored legal advice for your own situation.

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31

The essentials first

Official name: Llanelli Law Courts
Address: Town Hall Square, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 3AW
Enquiries: 0300 123 5577 (National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court — Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm)
County Court location code: 253
Magistrates' Court location code: 3252
DX: 99510 Llanelli 2 / 99512 Llanelli 2
Areas of law (per HMCTS): child arrangements if you separate; domestic abuse; crime; employment claims; housing; money claims; single justice procedure; benefits
Verified: 2026-08-31, from the official HMCTS "Find a Court or Tribunal" listing.

What Llanelli handles

Llanelli Law Courts is an active hearing venue for Carmarthenshire. Per the official HMCTS listing it handles child arrangements and domestic-abuse (family) work alongside civil and criminal business. Carmarthen County Court and Family Court (The Hearing Centre, Hill House, Picton Terrace, Carmarthen SA31 3BT) serves the same county for some county-court and family business — always follow the venue named on your listing notice. Welsh-language services are available; ask in advance.

Getting there

Town Hall Square sits in the heart of Llanelli, close to the town centre, bus stops and a reasonable walk from Llanelli railway station. Allow extra travel time from across Carmarthenshire.

The security reality

Expect airport-style security; bags are searched.
Family courts regularly hear domestic-abuse cases. Ask staff for a separate waiting area if you need one.
Arrive at least 45 minutes early.

Facilities

If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, contact 0300 123 5577 in advance.
Need an interpreter, including Welsh? Ask the court well in advance.
Witness Service: 0300 332 1000.

Contacting the court (published by HMCTS)

0300 123 5577 — National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court (Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm)
0300 303 0642 — Divorce Contact Centre (Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–4:30pm)
0300 303 5174 — Welsh speakers' helpline
0330 808 4424 — Family public law (case numbers starting C5)
0300 332 1000 — Witness Service
0300 123 1142 — Social security and child support
02920 678100 — Wales Employment Tribunal (hearing venue only)
enquiries.llanelli.countycourt@justice.gov.uk — County Court / possession cases
family.llanelli.countycourt@justice.gov.uk — Family court

Before your hearing day

1. Read the listing order — venue, time, purpose and length. 2. Prepare a short position statement and bring copies. 3. Bring the ordered bundle, plus your own copy.

Useful official links

Official listing: https://find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/llanelli-law-courts
GOV.UK — represent yourself in court: https://www.gov.uk/represent-yourself-in-court
GOV.UK — family court hearings: https://www.gov.uk/family-court-hearings

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.

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