Co. Westmeath · Leinster

Solicitors in Mullingar

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Matthew Johnston · Managing Partner

16 Mary Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 XY64

Managing partner working on probate and estate administration, wills and estate planning, conveyancing, property litigation and capacity law. Completed the STEP Ireland / Law Society Diploma in Trust and Estate Planning in 2023.

  • Family
  • Employment
  • Property
  • Wills & Probate
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Legal help in Mullingar: what to know

Mullingar is the county town of Westmeath. Its courthouse handles Circuit Court business for the county, and the Mullingar District Probate Registry covers both Westmeath and Offaly.

Matthew Johnston at Nooney & Dowdall LLP Solicitors focuses on wills & probate work, and the firm also covers property, family, employment. Aisling Penrose at Kelly Caulfield Shaw Solicitors focuses on property work, and the firm also covers wills & probate, family, employment.

Irish law and courts

The Republic of Ireland has its own legal system. The District Court deals with smaller civil claims (up to €15,000) and most family applications such as maintenance, access and safety orders. The Circuit Court hears claims up to €75,000 (€60,000 for personal injuries) plus divorce and judicial separation, and the High Court deals with larger cases. Solicitors are on the Roll kept by the Law Society of Ireland, and complaints go to the LSRA.

Courts serving Mullingar

Probate

Grants of probate for Mullingar are issued by the Mullingar District Probate Registry (covers Westmeath and Offaly). Probate offices

Employment complaints (WRC)

The nearest WRC offices are in Dublin and Carlow; many hearings take place remotely. Complaints are made online, usually within six months. Workplace Relations Commission

Free legal help nearby

The nearest Legal Aid Board centre for Mullingar is Law Centre (Athlone), or the Longford and Tullamore law centres. Legal aid is means-tested. More free legal help

Court details from the Courts Service of Ireland; hearing dates and venues are in the Legal Diary. Most cases settle without a hearing — your solicitor will tell you if you need to attend.

Common questions about solicitors in Mullingar

Which courts serve Mullingar?

The Courts Service lists Mullingar Courthouse for Mullingar. Small claims and most family applications start in the District Court; bigger civil claims, divorce and judicial separation go to the Circuit Court.

Where do I apply for probate if someone lived in Co. Westmeath?

For Mullingar, probate applications go to the Mullingar District Probate Registry (covers Westmeath and Offaly).

Where can I bring an employment complaint from Mullingar?

Complaints are made online to the Workplace Relations Commission. The nearest WRC offices are in Dublin and Carlow; many hearings take place remotely. The usual time limit is six months.

Are the solicitors listed in Mullingar regulated?

To practise in Ireland a solicitor must be on the Roll of Solicitors kept by the Law Society of Ireland and hold a current practising certificate. You can search any solicitor or firm on the Law Society's Find a Solicitor register. Complaints about a solicitor's services or conduct go to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA). Lawvoo lists firms from the details they publish themselves — check the register before you instruct a firm.

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