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Scarsdale Solicitors is a law firm based in Rochdale, operating from Reed House on Hunters Lane in the OL16 postcode. We handle motoring offences, criminal defence, immigration applications and family law cases for clients across Rochdale and Greater Manchester.
The firm was founded by Shazia Ali and has built a team that speaks English, Urdu and Punjabi, something that matters in a borough where over 18% of residents speak a South Asian language at home.
Why Use Us? (The Scarsdale Way)
We treat every case as if it were our own, fighting with skill, care, and persistence to secure the best possible outcome.
That means we fight for you. We dig deep. We don't go through the motions.
Wherever possible, we aim to have cases withdrawn before court proceedings begin.
If your case goes to court, our results speak for themselves.
Our technical excellence means we leave no stone unturned to get you the right result.
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We succeed in most of our cases.
High Success Rate
We offer clients instalment arrangements.
Our Service Pledge means that we always push your case and we always make sure you know where things are up to.
Our fixed prices are exactly that – fixed.
We offer a free first consultation.
Motoring law is what we do, and we do lots of it – and successfully so.
What we do
We work across four practice areas. Each one has a dedicated team and its own Rochdale-specific page with detailed information about how we handle cases locally.
Motoring offences
Rochdale sits in the Greater Manchester Police force area. Motoring cases from the borough are heard at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court, with serious matters going to Manchester Crown Court. The A627(M), A58 through the town centre, and the M62 corridor through Milnrow and Littleborough are common enforcement zones.
We defend every type of driving charge:
- Speeding — from Band A (3 points) through Band C (56-day ban). Our speeding offences solicitors in Rochdale page covers sentencing bands, speed awareness courses and how to challenge a Notice of Intended Prosecution
- Drink driving — breath test challenges, blood sample procedure errors, and the drink drive rehabilitation course for first-time offenders
- Drug driving — roadside DrugWipe testing, prescribed medication defences, and cannabis blood level challenges through our drug driving solicitors
- Dangerous and careless driving — the distinction between these two charges often determines whether a case ends in penalty points or prison
- Totting up — if you have 12 or more points, we prepare exceptional hardship applications to keep your licence
- Driving without insurance, failing to provide a specimen, mobile phone offences and failing to stop
Our driving offence solicitors in Rochdale page has a full breakdown of how we handle each charge type, local court procedures and fixed-fee pricing.
Criminal defence
We defend individuals facing serious criminal allegations across England and Wales. Our lead solicitor, Shazia Ali, has over 20 years of criminal defence experience, and the team has a high success rate across thousands of cases.
We handle:
- Harassment and stalking allegations
- Public disorder and affray
- Possession of an offensive weapon
- Assault and criminal damage
- Dangerous or careless driving (including serious injury cases)
- Police interviews and arrest representation
We do not handle sexual offence cases. Our criminal defence solicitors provide police station representation around the clock — if you’re arrested and held at a Greater Manchester Police custody suite, we can attend within the hour.
Crown Court cases from Rochdale are heard at Manchester Crown Court on Crown Square or at Minshull Street. We handle pleas, trials and appeals at both venues.
Immigration
Rochdale has a large and established South Asian community, and immigration cases make up a significant part of our workload. We handle spouse visa applications, settlement (ILR) applications, naturalisation, asylum claims, deportation appeals, and sponsorship licence work for local businesses.
Our immigration solicitors are registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner and handle cases before the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) and the Upper Tribunal. We also assist with EU Settlement Scheme applications for European nationals living in the Rochdale area.
Our immigration solicitors in Rochdale page covers the specific application types we handle and the current processing times.
Divorce
Divorce and family cases from Rochdale are processed through the Central Family Court (online applications since April 2022) and heard locally at Manchester Civil Justice Centre when contested hearings are needed. We handle applications under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which introduced no-fault divorce in England and Wales.
We advise on:
- Uncontested and contested divorce — including the 20-week reflection period and joint applications
- Financial settlements — consent orders, clean break orders, pension sharing
- Child arrangements — where children live and how often they see each parent
- Same-sex divorce and civil partnership dissolution
- Domestic abuse protective orders — non-molestation and occupation orders
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
Our divorce solicitors in Rochdale page has detailed information about the process, costs and timelines.
How cases work at courts serving Rochdale
Most of our Rochdale clients appear at one of these courts:
| Court | Address | Cases heard |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court | Bridge Street West, Manchester M3 3FX | Motoring offences, summary criminal charges |
| Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square) | Crown Square, Manchester M3 3FL | Serious criminal cases, dangerous driving |
| Manchester Crown Court (Minshull Street) | Minshull Street, Manchester M1 3FS | Serious criminal cases, fraud |
| Manchester Civil Justice Centre | 1 Bridge Street West, Manchester M3 3FX | Family law, immigration tribunals |
| First-tier Tribunal (IAC) | Various hearing centres | Immigration and asylum appeals |
You can find up-to-date court contact details and hearing information through the Courts and Tribunals Service.
We attend every hearing with you. For magistrates’ court cases, we handle the full process from reviewing the prosecution evidence through to representing you at trial. For Crown Court cases, we instruct specialist barristers where needed and attend as your solicitor throughout.
Why Rochdale clients choose Scarsdale
We are a Rochdale firm. Our office is at Reed House, Units 1 & 3, 3-4 Hunters Lane, Rochdale, OL16 1YL. We are not a national firm with a Rochdale postcode — this is where the business started and where our team works every day.
Three things set us apart from other solicitors in Rochdale:
We speak your language. Our team speaks Urdu and Punjabi alongside English. We can conduct consultations, explain legal procedures and correspond with you in whichever language you’re most comfortable with. Interpreting services are available for other languages.
Fixed fees, not hourly rates. Every case has a published price on our website. No clock-watching, no bill shock. The Solicitors Regulation Authority requires transparency on costs — we go further than most firms by publishing prices for every service type.
4.6-star rating from 258 reviews. Our clients leave reviews on Google. We don’t cherry-pick — every review is public. You can read them before your first consultation.
Areas we serve from Rochdale
We represent clients from across the Rochdale borough and Greater Manchester:
- Rochdale borough: Town centre, Castleton, Kirkholt, Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow, Newhey, Wardle, Norden, Smithy Bridge, Bamford, Spotland, Shawclough, Deeplish, Balderstone, Sudden
- Greater Manchester: Oldham, Manchester, Bury, Bolton, Salford, Tameside, Stockport, Wigan
Beyond Greater Manchester: We accept instructions from clients across England and Wales. Court representation is available at any magistrates’ court or Crown Court.
How to get started
Book a free consultation by calling the office or using the online booking form. The consultation covers:
- We listen to the details of your case
- We explain your legal options and the likely outcomes
- We give you a fixed-fee quote if you want to proceed
- You decide — no pressure, no obligation
Book your free confidential consultation today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases do Scarsdale Solicitors handle in Rochdale?
We handle motoring offences (speeding, drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving), criminal defence (assault, theft, drug offences, fraud), immigration (visas, settlement, asylum, deportation, sponsorship licences) and family law (divorce, child arrangements, financial settlements, protective orders).
Do you offer Legal Aid?
No. We are a paid-services-only firm and do not offer Legal Aid. All our fees are fixed and agreed in advance, so you know the full cost before you instruct us.
How much do solicitors in Rochdale charge?
Our fees are fixed and published on our website. The exact cost depends on the case type and court location. We provide a full quote at the free consultation — no hourly billing and no hidden charges.
Do you speak Urdu and Punjabi?
Yes. Our team includes Urdu and Punjabi speakers who can conduct consultations, explain legal procedures and handle correspondence in your preferred language.
Which courts do Rochdale cases go to?
Motoring offences and summary criminal charges are heard at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court. Serious criminal cases go to Manchester Crown Court. Family cases are handled through the Central Family Court (online) and Manchester Civil Justice Centre. Immigration appeals go to the First-tier Tribunal.
Can I get a free consultation?
Yes. We offer a free initial consultation for all case types. There is no obligation to instruct us afterwards.
Do you handle cases outside Rochdale?
Yes. While we are based in Rochdale, we represent clients at courts across England and Wales. We also serve clients in Oldham, Manchester, Bury, Bolton, and the rest of Greater Manchester.
What is your success rate?
We have a high success rate across thousands of cases. For criminal defence, immigration and family law, outcomes depend on the individual case; we give you an honest assessment of your prospects at the initial consultation.
Testimonials
Real stories from clients who trusted us with their most important cases. Your peace of mind is our greatest testimonial. Read what our clients share about their journey with us.
I would like to thank Shazia and the Scarsdale team. Super efficient, fast responding and knew exactly what to do in the situation I was in. Highly recommend for any immigration needs
Contact Scarsdale Solicitors - Your Trusted Solicitors in Rochdale
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