Finding a family law professional in Newcastle
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Newcastle)
- 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 + Newcastle)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Newcastle
Newcastle Civil & Family Courts & Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, NE1 8QF — see our full Newcastle 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 | | Free legal advice (women) | Rights of Women helpline |
Citizens Advice Newcastle
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 · local: Citizens Advice Gateshead/Newcastle area
Support Through Court
Support Through Court serves Newcastle courts — see our Support Through Court pages and national page.
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
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.