This page has contact details for some of the best Legal Aid Solicitors in Bedford.
Woodfines LLP
Company History
Woodfines LLP is a well-established law firm operating in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, with offices also in Cambridge and Milton Keynes. The firm describes its roots as going back to the 1800s, emphasising a long heritage, though the current legal entity was incorporated as a Limited Liability Partnership on 23 November 2005 under company number OC316334.
Over time Woodfines has expanded its physical presence and services. For example, the Bedford office moved / opened a new office in Priory Business Park, with upgraded premises aimed at providing a more modern working environment and better client accessibility. The firm has also gained recognition in legal directories (such as Legal 500) for departments including trusts, probate, corporate & commercial law, commercial property and employment, among others.
Woodfines emphasises a philosophy combining traditional values with modern legal practice: client-centred service, clear communication, and tailored advice. Their motto / service promise (“Your experience, our priority”) reflects that approach.
Legal Aid Services
From what is publicly available, Woodfines LLP do offer some legal aid services and are authorised/regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 439262) to provide a wide range of legal services.
Here are the key points:
- They list “Legal Aid: Yes” among their Bedford office’s facilities and services in some directories.
- They are accredited under various panel schemes or legal aid-relevant schemes (for example, for family law / children’s law matters) as indicated in some sources.
- They perform work in areas which often qualify for legal aid, such as family law, children law, criminal law, and housing / landlord & tenant.
However, details on which exact services are covered, and under what eligibility criteria, are not fully elaborated in the public-facing material. As with all legal aid work, whether a client can access legal aid through Woodfines will depend on:
- Whether the case is in a category eligible under legal aid (e.g. some family, children, or criminal law matters).
- Whether the client meets the financial means test.
- Whether the case satisfies other requirements (merits, urgency, etc.).
If you have a particular kind of case (for example, criminal defence, care proceedings, divorce, etc.), Woodfines can likely advise whether legal aid might be available in your situation.
Address;
Brickstone House
Priory Business Park
Stannard Way
Bedford Bedfordshire
MK44 3JW
www.woodfines.co.uk
Tel: 01234 270 600
Lawtons Solicitors
10A Lime Street
Bedford
MK40 1LD
Tel: 01234 356235
www.lawtonslaw.co.uk
Luton Law Centre
7 St Paul’s Square
Bedford
MK40 1SQ
Tel: 01582 481000, 01582 480745
www.lutonlawcentre.org.uk
Luton Rights
c/o Bedford & District CAB
7A St Paul’s Square
Bedford
MK40 1SQ
Tel: 01582 453372
https://lutonrights.org/
Sharman Law
1 Harpur Street
Bedford
MK40 1PF
Tel: 01234 303030
https://sharmanlaw.co.uk/