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Scarsdale Solicitors Ltd

01706893705
4.8/5
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Scarsdale Solicitors are proud to offer a quality personal service to all our clients, combining our legal expertise and knowledge with our deep understanding of customer service. We are a dynamic and fast-moving law practice. From our headquarters in Rochdale, we represent a nationwide clientele and deliver a comprehensive range of private legal services to individuals and corporations. Read more...

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Shazia Nasreen Ali

4.9 out of 5
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How Scarsdale Solicitors Ltd Compares

Value for money

This firm - 95%
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Underpriced 4%
Overpriced 4%
About Right 91%

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Rankings by area of expertise

The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Scarsdale Solicitors Ltd offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally.

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Nationally

Family Law
5th / 28
533rd / 3827
Crime/ Criminal Defence
3rd / 14
189th / 2090
Immigration
2nd / 17
48th / 1995
Driving offences
1st / 6
12th / 380

Data shown above is based on the reviews and client feedback collected by ReviewSolicitors over the last 12 months.

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Client Reviews

4.8/5

Reviews summary

  • Excellent

    217

  • Very Good

    6

  • Average

    1

  • Poor

    0

  • Awful

    12

Overall experience

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Nicholas
Driving offences

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Appeal driving conviction

Nicholas

May 19, 2025

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DO NOT USE - THEY ARE A SHAMBLES !

The case wasn't even attended by this business; they sent out a local representative who turned up with the wrong offence, none of the prior evidence I had sent and was totally ill-prepared. Then, when challenged, she admitted I was only given the case that morning - hence the result BANNED! FOR 6 MONTHS DRIVING AND A HEAVY FINE - ALL AFTER BEING PRESURED TO PAY UP FRONT £3600.00! The principal, Shazia Ali, had a great sales pitch before getting your money, then left it until the very last minute to speak to me before the case date and delivered awful results - DO NOT USE SCARSDALE, you will end up SCARD !!!

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Jermine

Jermine

May 18, 2025

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Shazia was the best

Scarsdale Solicitors was recommended by google. From the pre assessment and call back from the representative of the firm I felt assured. My free scheduled meeting with Shazia was so helpful and she completely understood all my concerns and answered all my questions. Shazia gave me the advice I needed.
Highly recommend this firm.

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Rabia
Immigration

Matter Type:

Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement

Rabia

April 25, 2025

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After receiving a settlement visa for my family,

I had an incredible journey from the first application, refusal, court appeal and having indefinite leave to remain in the UK scardale was with us step by step as a professional firm. They support me emotionally as no other solicitor can do for you whole team was amazing but Shazia was, is and will be like my friend. She treats me like a family. even I went this morning to visit Scarsdale just to say thank you for being so kind to me. She has been busy to moving her office to the new big place and I am so happy to see her business growing day by day 👏. I just called her in the morning to check is showing available today in the office she answered my call Straight away and confirmed meeting for 15 minutes which is fine for me as I just want to show my excitement and for personally thanks.

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Stephen
Driving offences

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Speeding offences

Stephen

March 20, 2025

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Advice for speeding offence

I telephoned Scarsdale solicitors, my call was answered promptly by Shazai Ali who advised me on all aspects of my offence, she was very knowledgable and extremely courteous and professional in handling my queries, thank you Shazam I will be following your advice. Best regards Stephen

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Anonymous
Driving offences

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Speeding offences

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February 27, 2025

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Huge thanks to Shazia and her team

I recently contacted Shazia and the Scarsdale team as I had received 2 speeding tickets. Shazia agreed to pick up my case at very short notice. Huge success today as I walked out of court holding onto my driving license. Massive thanks for their hard work and due diligence, I cannot thank them enough, a huge dark cloud has been lifted and I can now move forward again.

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Ben

Ben

February 24, 2025

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Dark clouds lifted.

I honestly cannot thank Shazia enough for her help in dealing with the legal challenges and stress that me and my family have faced in recent months. Shazia has, in the past week, secured a positive, life changing outcome for us, and throughout the process she has been positive and very fair - always upfront and honest.
Her communication is professional and courteous, yet it is obvious that she has her clients' interests at heart right from the outset, which is so reassuring.
If you are thinking about who to turn to when it comes to advice and guidance on legal matters that could seriously impact your life, then I wouldn't look any further than Scarsdale solicitors and Shazia Ali. One hundred percent recommended.

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Rabia

Rabia

February 22, 2025

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Thank you so much for the legal representation to my Immigration

Today is like a lucky day for me I just have been inform by Shazia Ali I have received an indefinite leave to remain in the UK. I truly want to say thank you shazia she rang me out of hours as it’s Saturday but she seemed excited more than me. Shazia always provided me with friendly and professional advice even though I was sometimes impatient. She valued her client so I always had direct access to Shazia instead of being dealt by her assistant. Scarsdale make my dream come true honestly. My immigration journey was impossible without them as I struggled a lot before entering this office. I do recommend Scarsdale to others regarding immigration as she is efficient in different legal matters. Once again, thank you shazia thank you so much.❤️

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Jason
Immigration

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Applications for British citizenship

Jason

January 03, 2025

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Exceptional Service!

I have been working with Scarsdale Solicitors for a considerable amount of time to support me with immigration matters. Their extensive experience and expertise in the field of immigration law have been evident throughout the process, providing me with confidence and peace of mind. Among their exceptional team, Shazia Ali stands out as one of the most professional and approachable solicitors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her dedication, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients' needs make her an invaluable asset to the firm. I am truly grateful for their guidance and support during what can often be a stressful and complicated journey.

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Rabia
Immigration

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Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement

Rabia

December 23, 2024

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Professional advice regarding immigration and more

I have been with Scarsdale Solicitors for a while for immigration support like applying for indefinite leave to remain and for Evisa. They are experienced in their field, Shazia Ali is the most professional and friendly Solicitors I ever met.

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Ryan

Ryan

December 06, 2024

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Traffic offence

In court today and my case got thrown out! Shazia advised that she would help me and she certainly did. First hearing today and my case was thrown out. Scarsdale solicitors have helped me so much. No longer have sleepless nights worried about losing my licence! I am so grateful! Scarsdales are great

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May 25, 2025

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Tayyaba

I don’t usually write reviews, but I feel responsible to warn others. This lawyer seemed very polite and professional at first — especially before and during the first meeting. But after that? A complete nightmare. She stopped answering calls altogether, and when I finally managed to get through, she scolded me for calling and said she was “busy.” Excuse me?

Appointments are a joke — she gives you a slot after 4 weeks, and even then it’s just 15 minutes, out of which she actually talks to you for maybe 5 minutes. The rest of the time, she’s chatting away with her assistant like your time doesn’t matter at all.

I swear on my mum’s life, I have never felt so disrespected by a so-called “professional.”
Please don’t waste your time, energy, or money on her.
She’s absolutely miserable.

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Rizwan

Rizwan

May 23, 2025

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Rizwan

I was referred by a friend to Shazia at Scarsdale Solicitors in relation to a spouse visa application. From the moment of our first appointment, I noticed that she was very interested in our case, asked all the relevant questions, and I can honestly say she gave us her professional opinion. Following on from this, we stayed in regular contact with Shazia and her team. She would ask us for documentation that was promptly provided. She constantly provided us with reassurance, advice and guidance. Needless to say, the application process was seamless, and the visa was granted much quicker than we could have ever anticipated. I have since referred another friend to Scarsdale Solicitors, and I found out very recently their case was also successful. I would highly recommend Scarsdale Solicitors. Thank you to Shazia and her team.

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Jake

Jake

May 19, 2025

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Jake

I would not recommend Scarsdale Solicitors based on my experience.

I contacted them after being charged with speeding on the motorway. I explained to Shazia that I had recently lost my mother and was facing court with significant mitigating circumstances. Instead of showing any empathy or support, she dismissed my reasons for speeding and stated that my only hope of a positive outcome was if she could find an error in the police paperwork.

She then quoted me £2,500 and said she could not begin working on the case until the full amount was paid — no flexibility, no reassurance, just pressure.

I decided to seek a second opinion and was quoted £700 by a different solicitor, who was not only professional and understanding, but also kept me calm and informed throughout. That solicitor helped me prepare everything properly — and ultimately, all charges were dropped by the police.

Shazia’s attitude and approach were the complete opposite of what you’d expect from someone in a supportive legal role. I also noticed many of their 5-star reviews appear to be written by people linked to the firm, which raises serious concerns.

One word: AVOID

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Lucy

Lucy

May 16, 2025

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Lucy

Road Traffic – Highly Recommend Scarsdale Solicitors

Scarsdale Solicitors was recommended to me by a friend and through online searching, and I’m so glad I reached out to them. I was facing a road traffic charge for using a mobile phone while driving by an off duty officer. I contacted Scarsdale Solicitors right away and was promptly put in touch with Shazia, who was an absolute pleasure to speak to.

She took the time to listen carefully to my situation and clearly explained how the case could proceed. From the very beginning, I felt reassured and supported. On my court date, everything was organised and handled professionally by the team. Communication was excellent throughout, and I always felt in the loop through email, WhatsApp text, and phone calls.

Thanks to their expertise and thorough preparation, the case was thrown out of court due to lack of merit—no fines, no points on my licence. I can’t thank Shazia and the team at Scarsdale enough. I highly recommend them to anyone needing legal representation, especially for road traffic matters.

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Chris

Chris

April 25, 2025

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Chris

Shazia handled my wifes application for permanent residence professionally and efficiently, we had previously had an application rejected, but she fought back on our behalf and had the decision reversed, we are very pleased we used Scarsdale Solicitors to handle our application and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody needing advice on immigration matters, Thanks Again for all your help

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There are many law firms in Rochdale and Greater Manchester filled with solicitors who can competently deal with your legal issues and give you adequate legal advice. But sometimes you need more than just competent and adequate. Scarsdale Solicitors specialises in immigration matters and criminal law advice. We are also highly regarded in the area of family law and related divorce issues. We take pride in delivering a quality, personal service to our many clients, combining our legal expertise and knowledge with an understanding of service quality. Our ethos is to deliver advice which is constructive, relevant and cost-effective.

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Personal areas of law

  • Crime/ Criminal Defence
    • Assault
    • Business Crime
    • Criminal Damage
    • Criminal defence - All
    • Drugs offences
    • Murder and Manslaughter
    • Professional Conduct
    • Regulatory Defence
    • Theft
  • Driving offences
    • Appeal driving conviction
    • Careless driving
    • Convicted in absence
    • Dangerous driving
    • Dangerous vehicle conditions
    • Death By Careless Driving
    • Death by dangerous driving
    • Discretionary disqualification
    • Disqualification removal
    • Drink driving
    • Driving Whilst Unfit
    • Driving Without Due Care
    • Driving whilst disqualified
    • Driving without a licence
    • Driving without insurance
    • Drug driving
    • Drunk in charge
    • Early return of driving licence
    • Exceptional Hardship
    • Failing to notify DVLA
    • Failure to furnish identification
    • Failure to provide a blood sample
    • Failure to provide a specimen
    • Goods vehicles - operators licence
    • Goods vehicles - tachograph offences
    • Mobile phone offences
    • New Driver Provisions
    • Notice of intended prosecution
    • Recognition of disqualification
    • Restoration of licence
    • Road rage incidents
    • Serious injury by dangerous driving
    • Signs and signal offences
    • Special Reasons
    • Speeding offences
    • Stopping and reporting
    • Taxi offences
    • Taxi offences - illegally plying for hire
    • Taxi offences - licensing investigations
    • Taxi offences - points and disqualification
    • Totting Up Driving Ban
  • Family Law
    • Adoption, Surrogacy, Care and Special Guardianship
    • Asset protection and tax mitigation
    • Civil Partnership Dissolution
    • Civil partnerships
    • Cohabitation agreements and disputes
    • Cohabitation and Unmarried Relationships
    • Collaborative Law
    • Divorce After A Brain Or Other Serious Injury
    • Domestic Abuse
    • Family Mediation
    • Family law
    • Financial Matters
    • Grandparents' Rights
    • Inheritance Act claims
    • Injunctions
    • Matrimonial finance
    • Out Of Court Divorce
    • Parental responsibility, paternity disputes, surrogacy
    • Pension and property advice
    • Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreement
    • Social Services
    • Unmarried Couples' Rights
  • Immigration
    • Administrative reviews, appeals and judicial reviews
    • Ancestry visas
    • Applications for British citizenship
    • Applications for discretionary leave
    • Applications to extend leave to remain or for settlement
    • Asylum and Deportation
    • Asylum applications and appeals
    • Citizenship
    • Deportation appeals
    • EEA Family Permits
    • EEA Registration Cards
    • EEA Residence Permits
    • Entry clearance applications and appeals
    • Family Based Visas
    • Family Reunion Applications / Appeals
    • Family Visit Visa Applications /Appeals
    • Further leave to remain applications
    • General Visit Visa Applications / Appeals
    • Human Rights
    • Illegal Workers and Civil Penalties
    • Immigration Law
    • Indefinite leave to remain applications
    • Marriage Applications/Appeals
    • Nationality, Citizenship, Registration application
    • Partner and family visas
    • Re-entry bans
    • Refugee Family Reunion
    • Settlement Applications and indefinite leave to remain appeals
    • Tier 1 (investors, entrepreneurs and exceptional talent)
    • Tier 2 (sponsored skilled workers)
    • Tier 4 (students)
    • Tier 5 (temporary workers)
    • UK ancestry
    • Visas
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