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Family Law Solicitors in St Albans

At St Albans you will be welcomed by one of our Solicitors from the KJ Smith team, who will show you to your meeting room and provide you with a hot beverage.

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Welcome to K J Smith St Albans

Our team is here to provide clear, compassionate, and effective legal solutions tailored to your needs. Whether it is a Divorce that you are navigating, child arranagements, exploring mediation options or Separation, our team can help.

How to find our St Albans Office

We are located in St Albans, the home of the St Albans Cathedral. Our offices are located in Holywell Hill, Pilgrims Lodge in central St Albans.

Address

K J Smith Solicitors,
Pilgrims Lodge
1a Holywell Hill
St Albans
AL1 1ER

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Contact

enquiries@kjsmith.co.uk
01727 295555

Accessibility & Parking

Our modern offices are located on Holywell Hill in central St Albans and has ample parking directly behind the building. Our office has discreet access which can be accessed via the walkway next to ‘Books on the Hill’.

There is convenient pay and display parking directly behind the building at London Road Car Park that can be paid for using the ‘PayByPhone’ app (code: 802743).

We are well located in terms of transport links and bus routes as well as being within easy access of the M1 and M25 motorways. Additionally, we're under a mile from St Albans City station.

Areas Served

Close to St Albans, we also support clients in nearby towns including Harpenden, Redbourn, Radlett, and Weathampstead, as well as communities across the South East of England. Our location enables us to provide accessible, high-quality legal support across the surrounding area.

Meet our St Albans Team

 Laura Gusatu heads our St Albans office. Working alongside her we have Laura Burrows (Senior Solicitor), Sunny Rafaeli (Solicitor), Amelia Bunce (Solicitor), Martina D'Avino (Professional Paralegal), Patricia Zelezniak (Paralegal) and Lawrence Goodwin (Paralegal).

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are regulated by the Solicitors Authority.

Why does this matter? It means that our firm follows a strict Code of Conduct that ensures you as our client are financially protected, there’s a formal route in place should you need to submit a complaint, and that we’re held accountable by the Solicitors Authority. Giving you peace of mind you’ll be treated correctly, and fairly.

We aim to get back to you as soon as possible, once you’ve filled in your Free 45 minute consultation form. A member of our team will discuss the best law relating to your circumstances and guide you through information regarding costs involved in your matter.

Yes, if you would prefer to speak our team remotely, we can arrange a virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams. Although we recommend a face-to-face consultation with one of our lawyers, we understand individual circumstances perhaps cannot accommodate, and so we will do our best to tailor appointments to your preferred requirements.

If you would like to arrange a virtual appointment, please contact our team either via email enquiries@kjsmith.co.uk or by phone on 01727 295555.

No, we do not provide services funded by legal aid, but we can point you in the right direction.

  • Two forms of identification (for anti-money laundering processes)
  • Proof of address (such as a utility bill)
  • A brief explanation of your issues
  • A chronology of key dates
  • In the case of divorce, a summary of your financial assets
  • A copy of any relevant documentation, such as solicitors’ letters received, court orders, upcoming hearings or pre-nuptial agreements

It is worth preparing a list of the key questions you want answered.

Expert Family Law Services in St Albans

Our team takes the time to understand your circumstances fully, offering guidance with integrity, clarity and care.

Whether you are navigating divorce, resolving financial matters, agreeing child arrangements, considering mediation or formalising a separation, our experienced family lawyers are here to help.

Above all, we strive to provide personalised legal support within an environment of care, helping you move forward with confidence.

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Why Choose K J Smith Family Law?

We’re leaders in family law and we’re not afraid to say it.

We understand that family issues are stressful, and long periods of silence make it worse. Our team keep you updated with everything that’s happening in your case and we’re at the end of the phone whenever you need us.

We pride ourselves on our professionalism, but we’re also down-to-earth, approachable, and compassionate, listening and supporting you to move on your next chapter.

Ready for a chat? Contact our team today on 01727 295555 or email enquiries@kjsmith.co.uk.

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Awards & Recognitions

We’re recognised by the Legal 500 as a Leading Firm in a number of practice areas. That means that an external, objective body has scrutinised our competency and client reviews, and found us to be one of the top family law practices in the UK.

Our lawyers are members of Resolution, so we are committed to a Code of Practice which promotes a constructive approach to family issues that considers the needs of the whole family.

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