Cheeseman Solicitors & Advocates

Our team of solicitors and advocates are highly respected and experts in most fields of law.
We deal with a range of cases from highly complex criminal law cases in the higher courts to motoring offences in the Magistrates' Courts, as well as confiscation and extradition proceedings.
Having successfully completed the Solicitors Final Examination at the College of Law Chancery Lane, Mr. Cheeseman undertook articles of clerkship at both a city firm and a high-street practice.
Having been one of the first solicitors to obtain higher rights of audience in 2001 he focused primarily on crown court and court of appeal advocacy.

We are experts in all legal matters including criminal defence, serious crime, and all aspects of family law.
We can act as your defence lawyers if you're charged with a motoring offence, as well as assist with any civil litigation issues you may have.
Criminal law, as opposed to civil law, is the body of law that relates to crime.
If you need legal representation or advice on an alleged crime, then we offer a vast amount of experience and a personal consultation to establish your case.
There are many aspects to family law, and with in-depth knowledge and experience we are in the position to provide you with the best legal advice available.

There are now many more cohabiting couples buying their own property and living as a married couple with joint accounts and shared responsibilities.
Unmarried couples are also having children and living a happy life without the need for marriage.
But, what would happen in the event that something goes wrong in that relationship?
Nobody wants to think like that when they are in a happy relationship and everything is well but unfortunately some relationships do change over time.
For this reason and for the benefit of each person in the relationship it is good to put in place arrangements to protect yourself in the event it should happen.

When a relationship ends, it is often the children who are most affected.
There are a whole variety of family law issues and challenges to face in regards to any children involved, whether it's a disagreement over their new living arrangements or even which country they should live.
Equally, concerns over the wellbeing of the children with one or both parents (e.g. through drug or alcohol use) create safeguarding issues that must be dealt with to protect their safety.
When these challenges cannot be resolved privately, it is often the choice of the parent(s) to enlist the support of their solicitors, particularly in cases where the safety of the child is at risk.

We understand that a marriage breakdown is one of the most difficult times in your life surrounded by many emotions.
As divorce lawyers, we can help guide you through the legal issues during this challenging time, so that you can secure your future and feel more at ease.
We will advise you on the legal impact of the decisions that need to be made with regard to your divorce or separation issues, including your children and assets, and we will ensure that your best interests are our priority.
Consent Order: we would always recommend settling your matrimonial assets in a Financial Order Agreement known as a Consent Order, if your decision is to issue a divorce.