Elyse Ashford
Paralegal
How can I help you?
I am a Paralegal and work closely with the solicitor team here at Harrogate Family Law to assist them in supporting you and your case.
Why should you meet with me?
I am:
- An empathetic listener who you can talk things through with when you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed
- Ambitious
- Friendly and approachable
- Dedicated
- Another pair of hands to make the process less of a burden to you
Why family law?
My passion for family law began when I volunteered for a charity, based in the North East, that provides specialist support for Black and minoritised women, helping them to achieve social and economic independence.
Following this, I knew I wanted to have a career in supporting people when they are at their most vulnerable, enabling them to see the light at the end of the tunnel and reach a future they can feel more positive about.
What do others say about Harrogate Family Law?
- "Excellent team who pull out all the stops for a client and ensure that their case is presented well. They work well together and often have good knowledge of the case so there is collective engagement and approach." (Legal 500 2025 edition)
- "The team managed all obstacles in my case and they all put in a hell of a lot of detailed work, patience, persistence and vast knowledge." (Chambers 2024 edition)
- "It's a fantastic team that works together to make a seamless operation. They are very quick to respond and update, and attentive to clients' needs." (Chambers 2024 edition)
- "The whole team is formed of experienced, strong strategists with a wide range of expertise. They are highly attentive and swift to respond." (Chambers 2024 edition)
- "They gave me sound advice throughout the entire process and explained things clearly and simply to me, giving me both sides of the situation to help me make my decisions." (Chambers 2024 edition)
The team uses time very economically and efficiently and the advice is very good. I am very impressed and would recommend them wholeheartedly.
They made me feel my legal matters were in safe hands and displayed a sense that they were working for me in a supportive and constructive way.
The small and dedicated team genuinely cares about its clients and the issues affecting them. It pays huge attention to detail, offers high-quality advice and an enormous amount of support”.
Extremely client-focused – I really felt like they had my best interests at heart. Their attention to detail and their ability to remember every bit of the case was astonishing.
Their documents are detailed and thorough and their preparation for court is excellent, with sensible advice given to clients.
Clients single out the firm’s diligence in ‘leaving no stone unturned; its very quick response times, detailed knowledge and thorough approach amounts to a first-rate level of service.
I could not have found a more supportive representative than you. Your choice of barrister was perfect. I could not have asked for a better outcome.
