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Cartmell Shepherd responds to the Autumn Budget 2025
7 offices throughout Cumbria and Northumberland
130+ staff working in a range of specialisms
Nationally recognised expertise
about us
200 Years of Trusted Legal Expertise
At Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors, strong local roots are key to our standout reputation. Headquartered in Carlisle, our offices span Cumbria and Northumberland, but serve the rest of England and Wales too. Yet it’s our people who will show you how we put your needs first. Numbering many highly-trained practice area specialists, our team listens, learns and provides clear legal advice to best protect your interests. In fact, our experts are regularly cited in directories like Legal 500 and Chambers UK Legal Guide. So whether it’s personal or business, for assured legal services make us your first choice.
For You
At times everyone requires legal help with property plans, the drafting of wills, difficult disputes and other situations close to home. If you’re a private client and you want to navigate the law with confidence, start here.
For Business
Business is demanding, so we become part of your team to tackle challenges and grasp opportunities. From employers’ rights to commercial property, agricultural law and more, if your company needs legal guidance, let’s go.
Our Offices
Viaduct House, Carlisle
Viaduct House, Carlisle, CA3 8EZ
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Disabled access at both the front and back door. Disabled toilet on the ground floor. Meeting rooms on ground floor.
Rosehill, Carlisle
Montgomery Way, Carlisle, CA1 2RW
Disabled access at both the front and back door. Disabled toilet on the ground floor. Meeting rooms on ground floor.
Hexham
Priestpopple House, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PL
Main entrance can be used for disabled access when ramp is requested by clients. Meeting room on ground floor. Toilet on ground floor but cannot be accessed by wheelchair.
Brampton
Haltwhistle
Main Street, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AB
Office is easily accessed from the main street with no steps. Ground Floor meeting room and a ground floor toilet (not a disabled toilet)
Cockermouth
4 Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LQ
Disabled access at the main entrance. Meeting room on the ground floor. No disabled toilet or ground floor toilet.
Penrith
Bishop Yards, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7XU
No access for the foreseeable whilst we renovate but that we can arrange access to a different office where necessary.
