Your local solicitors in Bishop Auckland, Crook, and Shildon

Smith Roddam Solicitors are solicitors in County Durham who combine the very best legal advice with exceptional customer service.

Serving both individuals and business clients, we’ve established an enviable reputation for handling commercial litigation, personal injury claims and matrimonial practice. We also specialise in wills and probate and conveyancing - in fact in 1857, the first mortgage granted by Bishop Auckland Permanent Building Society was executed in our office.

As standard we are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday including lunchtimes. For your peace of mind, when you do talk to us you’ll find we use plain language - not legal jargon.

With our free first assessment promise, you can talk to us worry free before deciding what action to take. Plus our no hidden costs promise ensures that you know what our costs are upfront so there’ll be no unexpected surprises.

If you’re looking for a solicitor in Bishop Auckland, Crook or Shildon, choose a name you can trust. Choose Smith Roddam Solicitors.

NOTICE - Important information regarding Smith Roddam Solicitors

The firm of Smith Roddam Solicitors was previously the trading name of a partnership between Neil Anthony Thompson and Michael Bernard McGarry. On the 1st July 2025 the business of the firm was transferred to McGarry Law LLP who will continue to trade as Smith Roddam Solicitors. There will be no change whatsoever to the day-to-day operation of Smith Roddam Solicitors as a consequence of the transfer. McGarry Law LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under regulation number 8000441.