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JC Lawyers Reviews

Customer feedback and an independent overview of JC Lawyers Limited, a Ripley-based firm of solicitors and licensed conveyancers led by director Jo Clay.

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What they offer

Fixed-fee legal services for home and family

JC Lawyers advertises a dedicated lawyer for every transaction, fixed-fee pricing agreed from the outset, SMS updates, a same-day call-back promise, and the option of home visits or evening appointments.

Core service

Property Transactions

Conveyancing for buying, selling and remortgaging, with fixed fees, no hourly rates, text updates and a same-day call-back promise.

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Estates

Probate Services

Support with Grants of Probate and administering an estate, handled by specialist lawyers.

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Future planning

Wills & Power of Attorney

Fixed-fee Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney and Court of Protection advice to help protect assets and loved ones.

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Areas covered include Ripley, Marehay, Waingroves, Heanor, Butterley, Ambergate, Belper, Upper & Lower Hartshay, Sawmills & Street Lane, Hammersmith & Peasehill, Codnor, Swanwick, Pentrich, Alfreton and Denby, with a second office also serving Ashbourne.

Credentials

Regulation and track record

These labels describe different things. The SRA and Law Society relate to regulation and professional membership; Companies House confirms the registered company.

SRA Regulated

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number 615364.

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Law Society Listed

Listed on the Law Society's Find a Solicitor register.

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Active since 2014

JC Lawyers Limited, company no. 09045308, incorporated 19 May 2014.

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Led by Jo Clay

Director, Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer and Head of Legal Practice.

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Customer feedback

What clients say

JC Lawyers holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 68 reviews on Google. Of these, 63 include written feedback; the rest are star-only ratings. Reviewers repeatedly praise clear fixed-fee pricing, regular updates and named conveyancers such as Chloe, Bethan and Jo herself.

Google review excerpts
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63 reviews
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“I used JC lawyers to act on my behalf of a house sale. They also acted on behalf of the buyer and kept the accounts and conveyors separate acting professionally throughout. …”
Andrew Dutka · Google · a month ago
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“Have just sold my property and I used Jo Clay and her team for the conveyancing. I can absolutely recommend this company for its professionalism and friendliness of her and everyone working there. It turned out to be quite a complex sale in …”
Carol Milner · Google · 5 months ago
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“Myself and my partner have just bought our first home! JC lawyers have made the process seemless!!! Chloe explained all of our queries with the upmost professionalism and understanding after we seemed overwhelmed with everything. Even got a …”
Nathan Notley · Google · 4 months ago
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“Very very easy process to complete a land registry transaction. Mostly done online, so able to complete my part of the transaction at my own pace at a time convenient to me. Chloe was always courteous and friendly.”
Gary Wright · Google · a month ago
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“Me and my partner have just brought our first home so very new to the process. We dealt with Chloe at JC lawyers and could not fault her. Chloe has been so patient with us and always answered our questions within the day! It's been a smooth …”
Ellie Bradley · Google · 10 months ago
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“This sale has been well handled and I would recommend JC Lawyers to others. My only negative would be that there were periods when I really didn't know what was going on or what we were waiting for. An updated checklist from time to time …”
Elizabeth Brookes · Google · 6 months ago
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“Honestly fantastic. We knew nothing about buying a house being a first time buyers, no question is a daft question Chloe was fantastic, made me and partner feel so at ease with the process and not to mention a turn around time of just 8 weeks 😀”
Dan Tranter · Google · 4 months ago
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“Excellent all round. Everyone I met was friendly and professional. My special thanks to Chloe Linnett, who guided me through the process with calm efficiency. Well done everyone.”
David Young · Google · 2 months ago
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“We recently used JC Lawyers for both selling our old home and buying our new one, and we can't recommend them highly enough. Throughout the process, there were quite a few unexpected problems and complications, but the team always found …”
Emilia Richardson · Google · 9 months ago
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“A big thank you to the JC Lawyers team for helping and supporting me through a conveyancing process. These guys were on it from day one and kept me informed and updated and did not for one minute leave me feeling out of touch. Friendly, helpful, kind, informative, professional and above all human. Thank you. :)”
Russell Corbyn · Google · 4 months ago
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“My daughter recently purchased her first home and the service received from Jo and her team was amazing. A full breakdown of costs was given at the start and regular updates were provided so we weren't left wondering how things were …”
Janette Hogg · Google · 8 months ago
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“Jo and her team were incredibly helpful throughout the entire house move. Their communication, professionalism, and attention to detail made the process far less stressful than it might have been. I felt fully supported from start to …”
David Arrowsmith · Google · 8 months ago
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“We recently used JC Lawyers when buying our first home. They explained everything clearly to us and checked to make sure we understood everything. The process went smoothly and we got the keys within the time frame given by Jo at the start. …”
Charlotte Davies · Google · 10 months ago
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“Jo and her team recently acted for me in my property sale and purchase in Ashbourne. Their service has been highly professional, timely and friendly and Jo has been on top of all the detail. Additionally, I have particularly appreciated …”
Anne Philippe · Google · a year ago
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“We have used J C Lawyers twice within the last year .. 5 star service .. great communication.. Jo Clay is always available to discuss any of you're concerns and very Professional. Chloe was our point of contact, she also provided a 5 star service ..”
Gary Barrass · Google · 8 months ago
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“Thank you JC Lawyers for your professionalism and compassion that you showed my friend (a recent client of yours) when she was buying her ex partner out of the property. Jo and the team made things easy for her and you were a pleasure to deal with. I would not hesitate to recommend you for conveyancing services. 5*”
Deborah white · Google · 11 months ago
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“Everything went as smoothly as possible, completing two weeks earlier than the agreed-upon date. Jo and the team did an excellent job for me!”
adam butcher · Google · a month ago
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“Chloe has been brilliant handling the sale of my house. Always on hand to answer any queries and I was kept fully informed throughout the process. A very smooth sale. Would not hesitate to recommend.”
Irene Wells · Google · 11 months ago
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“Recently sold our house privately and used JC lawyers to support with the legal paperwork. Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish. With a no nonsense professional approach that keep you regularly updated - modern, flawless approach. Would definitely recommend.”
Mark Whittington · Google · 9 months ago
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“Excellent service by the team from initial consultation to completion. Would highly recommend JC Lawyers for conveyancing.”
Cliff Day · Google · 4 months ago
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“We received a great service from JC Lawyers when we used them to sell and buy a property. Their fees are competitive and they are professional. They will make sure that you are happy with everything and advise accordingly if something needs …”
Ahmad Abu-Qaoud · Google · a year ago
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“We instructed Laura Smith on our sale and purchase, we couldn't be more satisfied with the service. We received regular updates throughout and reassurance was provided wherever we were unsure. …”
ZACKERY HUDSON · Google · 9 months ago
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“Incredible service from Chloe for our remortgage. Highly recommended the team at JC Lawyers”
Mark Harvey · Google · 5 months ago
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“JC Lawyers dealt with our property sale and purchase. The sale was straightforward but the purchase was complicated. Jo Clay handled everything and her expertise was invaluable. She kept us informed, was very proactive, professional and …”
Debbie Watson · Google · 4 years ago
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“Jo has dealt with my conveyancing with such professionalism, working at such high standards at all times, a truly lovely lady. Jo's staff are also very pleasant and helpful too. I would definitely recommend JC Lawyers.”
Joanne Chapman · Google · a year ago
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“Jane Pearson at JC Lawyers was excellent. She was helpful, answered queries promptly and managed with conveyancing process with speed and effeciency. The staff in the office were also helpful and courteous. Recommended”
Fiona Paterson · Google · a year ago
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“JC Lawyers have been amazing from start to finish. They couldn't be any more helpful if they tried. Our moving experience was so much more enjoyable as we could trust them & didn't have to do any chasing, they really took the stress out the …”
Camilla Smith · Google · 2 years ago
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“Excellent service with a challenging property purchase. Worth every penny, would definitely use again.”
C Donohoe · Google · 3 months ago
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“Would highly recommend JC Lawyers to act on your behalf wih all aspects relating to property sales purchasing and conveyancing and transfer of equity. From meeting Jo she handled everything everystep of the way with unfaltered …”
Judy Dyer · Google · a year ago
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“We used JC Lawyers for our sale and purchase. The sale went through without any problems at all and JC Lawyers were great. Unfortunately the purchase of our next house was not so smooth but that is where JC Lawyers and Jo Clay proved their …”
Neil Shanks · Google · 6 years ago
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“We recently sold a flat In Ashbourne and used JC Lawyers for the conveyancing. Jane and the team were very responsive and dealt with the inevitable queries in a speedy and professional manner. We were delighted at the result and can't recommend them too highly. Thanks very much.”
Stephen Oliver · Google · a year ago
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“Great friendly staff. Always happy to help with queries. Very professional. Great communication to keep clients fully updated. Highly recommended legal team.”
Peter Downs · Google · 6 months ago
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“They were brilliant when we were buying our first home. Especially liked that they had the option to go in in person and go through all the documents prior to exchanging and talk us through and answer our questions. Would recommend!”
Grace Crone · Google · a year ago
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“Using JC Lawyers for the sale of my house was the best decision I could of made. From the onset to the end they dealt with my sale with outstanding professionalism. Staff were always on hand to answer my queries and unlike some …”
Leanne Bramwell · Google · 6 years ago
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“Excellent Customer service from start to finish. The team at JC lawyers have been superb at facilitating a number of property investment purchases on my behalf. They kept me updadted at every step of the way and they operate in a very …”
Samson · Google · 5 years ago
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“JC Lawyers who have just opened a branch in Ripley have acted on our behalf for the sale of our property in the town. We cannot recommend them highly enough. …”
Barry Wilkins · Google · 6 years ago
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“I recently had a very bad experience with a solicitor working at this practice. I had the solicitor working on my behalf which was for a property purchase. The owner Jo Clay who is currently on maternity leave got involved with my formal …”
Lisa · Google · 5 years ago
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“Joe and staff very efficient, professional and friendly. Best conveyancing experience I've had and thoroughly recommended.”
steve jarowicki · Google · 5 months ago
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“This is the second time I have used JC Lawyers - the first time selling a property, and more recently buying one. Bethan Duckworth was brilliant, right from our initial meeting right up to the day of completion. She was efficient and quick at responding to enquiries, getting me the outcome I wanted. I would definitely recommend them.”
Hannah Curzon · Google · 3 years ago
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“I recently used JC Lawyers to submit a Grant of Probate. Alastair was very professional, efficient and paid attention to detail. This resulted in a very speedy process with probate being granted in less than 3 weeks! I highly recommend their service.”
Sarah Gardener · Google · a year ago
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“We chose JC Lawyers based on a referral from a family member. Claire Williamson was punctual, clear, and concise in her manner. I found JC Lawyers services convenient and therefore did not obtain alternative quotes. …”
Victoria Fawcett · Google · 3 years ago
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“JC law have just dealt with the sale of my late Mums bungalow and the service I have received has been outstanding. The staff were all mindful of my loss, being professional and respectful at all times. The sale was progressed very quickly …”
Angie Abbott · Google · 6 years ago
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“So sorry, if a 1 star review does appear from me that was my error, it somehow submitted before I could add the other 4 stars!! We are very happy to give JC Lawyers of Ripley 5 stars for handling our sale. Laura has been excellent, and has kept us fully informed at every stage...thank you!”
Roger Foster · Google · 2 years ago
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“Jo and her associates have just completed the conveyance of my late father's property in a very efficient and friendly manner. They kept in the know and assisted in any problems that occurred.”
Stephen Peach · Google · a year ago
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“My sister and I have recently used the services of JC Lawyers. The experience went smoothly. The staff were very helpful and reassuring from start to finish. We would certainly recommend their services without a doubt”
Pauline Denby · Google · 2 years ago
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“JC lawyers dealt with the sale of our property, I can highly recommend the excellent service they provide. The whole process was problem free, informative and responsive. The customer service provided by Bethan Duckworth was exemplary, personal yet professional. …”
D Hartley · Google · 4 years ago
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“JC Lawyers have been absolutely fabulous throughout our whole purchase and always helpful with any questions we have had. Such a friendly service. …”
Kyra Tinkler · Google · 2 years ago
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“All round not a good experience when they were conveyancing for us. Delays, not getting back to us promptly, and processes which weren't explained well or took far longer than they should have. I'm well aware things like searches are taking …”
Alexander Holmes · Google · 5 years ago
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“Absolutely excellent service at a very good price, the lowest price i found within the local area. Particular mention should be given to Bethan Duckworth who made the whole process of selling my house quick and efficient. She also made sure …”
Calum Goodwin · Google · 4 years ago
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“Really clear advice with regular updates and felt guided at every step. Thank you Chloe”
Shaki · Google · 6 months ago
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“Fantastic service from Jo and her conveyancing team. So efficient and professional. We would absolutely highly recommend the Company to anyone. Thank you Jo!”
Susan Tinsley · Google · a year ago
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“We was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service always keeping us updated with our house sale . The whole team are very nice and friendly thankyou to everybody”
joyce mosley · Google · a year ago
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“JC have been fantastic with my new purchase, keeping up to date with both texts and emails . 5 star Bethany Duckworth and her super team. Thank you”
Wayne Bates · Google · 3 years ago
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“Fantastic services. Everything went very smoothly, respond for a emails in 24 hours. I couldn't choose better solicitors to help me with my first property!!”
Daniel Borzyszkowski (Trener Personalny) · Google · a year ago
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“Having used JC Lawyers for both the sale and purchase of properties I would definitely recommend Yasmin and Sophie made the process straight forward and friendly throughout”
dex drinkel · Google · 3 years ago
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“Absolutely fabulous solicitors. Had a stress free and easy purchase, largely thanks to Laura Smith, who was my licensed conveyancer. I couldn't have wished for better. Thank you.”
Teresa Moss · Google · 2 years ago
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“I have used JC lawyers several times for sales and purchases, highly recommend, efficient service, great communications and friendly staff.”
Jamie Rose · Google · a year ago
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“Wow, wow, wow!!! I've recently used a trainee at this practice, Bethan Duckworth, I'm well practised in the buying and selling of properties and Bethan already gets a clean …”
Joe Hands · Google · 3 years ago
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“Iv used jc lawyers ashbourne branch several times , excellent service from the ripley branch i would highly recommend. They are very helpful, and quick service.”
Jamie Rose · Google · 6 years ago
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“Thank you everyone at JC Lawyers. Exceptionally friendly and professional service and would have no hesitation in recommending them from Jean and Bob.”
Jean Mason · Google · 2 years ago
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“Excellent support & service. Jo Clay was impressive”
George Fildes · Google · a year ago
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“Shout out to the amazing chloe very professional and super helpful.we bought a house in 20 days quite a record achievement.would highly recommend this solicitors first time we've used them and definitely will in the future thank you Chloe much appreciated 🙏”
Joanne Wong · Google · 2 weeks ago
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“Chloe has been our outstanding conveyancer from beginning to end. Proactive, responsive to emails, prompt in returning calls, diligent in following up with the buyer's solicitor. Cannot recommend her highly enough.”
David Sobey · Google · 2 months ago
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JC Lawyers FAQs

What areas does JC Lawyers cover?

The firm's Ripley office covers Ripley, Marehay, Waingroves, Heanor, Butterley, Ambergate, Belper, Upper & Lower Hartshay, Sawmills & Street Lane, Hammersmith & Peasehill, Codnor, Swanwick, Pentrich, Alfreton and Denby, among other areas, with a further office serving Ashbourne.

Does JC Lawyers offer fixed fees?

Yes. The firm states that all of its property, probate and Wills & Power of Attorney services are offered on a fixed-fee basis, agreed from the outset with no hourly rates.

Who leads JC Lawyers?

Jo Clay is director, solicitor, licensed conveyancer and Head of Legal Practice. Cheryl Croxall is director, CLC Approved Manager and Head of Finance & Administration.

Is JC Lawyers regulated?

Yes. JC Lawyers is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA number 615364) and is listed on the Law Society's Find a Solicitor register.

Is JC Lawyers a registered limited company?

Yes. JC Lawyers Limited, company no. 09045308, is shown as an active private limited company, incorporated on 19 May 2014, trading as JC Lawyers from its Ripley office.

Can I be seen outside normal office hours?

The firm advertises home visits and evening appointments alongside its standard Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm hours, and says it does not close over lunch.

What do genuine customer reviews say about JC Lawyers?

The firm holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 68 reviews on its Google Business Profile, with reviewers frequently praising clear fixed-fee pricing, regular updates and named conveyancers including Chloe, Bethan Duckworth and Jo Clay herself.

Company details

JC Lawyers Limited

2 The Walkway, Grosvenor Road
Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3JF

Company no. 09045308 · Active · Incorporated 19 May 2014 · SRA no. 615364

Contact the firm

01773 295799
info@jc-lawyers.com
jc-lawyers.com

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. No lunchtime closure. Home visits and evening appointments available.

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