Thinking of using legal services?

We're the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and we're here to help protect you if you use services provided by a solicitor or any organisation we regulate.

There are more than 120,000 solicitors in England and Wales, working in thousands of different organisations. We set the standards they all need to meet to provide you with the right outcomes, and we take action to make sure you're protected and supported.

Whether you're using legal services for the first time, have previous experience of them, or are simply looking to find out more, you'll find information here to help.

Legal jargon explained

Use our jargon buster to find out what legal terms really mean.

More

Looking for a solicitor?

Visit the Law Society's solicitor directory.

Want to complain about a solicitor?

Talk to the Legal Ombudsman.

Thinking about using legal services?

Here's what you need to know.

Looking for information on legal aid?

Visit Directgov.

Want to check a solicitor's record?

Use our Solicitor check search.

Claiming compensation for mis-sold PPI?

Read our factsheet.

Not what you're looking for?

Contact us.

As a consumer of legal services or a member of public, you may have questions about using a solicitor.

This a selection of questions we're frequently asked.

Perhaps your question is among them.

Can you find a solicitor in my area who can help me?

I am looking for a "no win, no fee" solicitor. Can you help?

Can I find out whether a firm or person is regulated by the SRA?

I used a solicitor several years ago. Now I need my files, but I can't find the solicitor. Can you help me?

How do I make a complaint about my solicitor?

Find out the answers and browse more FAQs