Finding a family law professional in Hemel Hempstead

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31

The professional body registers (start here)

Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Hemel Hempstead)
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 + Hemel Hempstead)
Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/

Which court serves Hemel Hempstead

Hemel Hempstead magistrates' court no longer takes family work. Family cases for the Hemel Hempstead area are heard at Watford County Court and Family Court, 10 King Street, WD18 0BW — see our full Watford 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 |

Citizens Advice Hemel Hempstead

National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 · local: Citizens Advice Dacorum

Legal aid

Abuse gateway: 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

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.