Finding a family law professional in Preston
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Preston)
- 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 + Preston)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Preston
Preston Combined Court Centre, The Law Courts, Openshaw Place, Ring Way, PR1 2LL — see our full Preston 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 Preston
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 · local: Citizens Advice Preston
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.