Jacqueline Reeves - Trethowans

Jackie is an Associate – Chartered Legal Executive Litigator in the Family team at Trethowans, advising clients across Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding areas.

She has specialised in family law since 2005 and qualified as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives in 2009. After spending 17 years with another well-established local law firm, Jackie joined Trethowans in 2019, bringing with her a wealth of experience and strong local knowledge.

Jackie is passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients in a non-confrontational and cost-effective way wherever possible, while always maintaining a clear focus on the end goal. She is known for her practical, robust approach and her commitment to guiding clients through what can often be challenging and emotional circumstances with clarity and reassurance.

Away from the office

Jackie lives in Bournemouth with her son. In her free time, Jackie can be found walking along the coast path in Dorset and Devon or enjoying an afternoon tea with friends.

Accreditations & Memberships

Member of Resolution, the national organisation for family lawyers.
Trustee for RAFT (Relationship and Family Therapy) Ltd (formerly Relate Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch)

Areas of expertise

Divorce
Financial provision
Cohabitation agreements
Children act proceedings
Non-molestation / injunction proceedings

Testimonials

What our clients say about Jacqueline

“Jacqueline was very professional and approachable detailing what next steps were in my case. She explained openly what could happen in various scenarios so would not be surprised at any point and the advice given was second to none through every stage explanation was clear and easy to understand.”

Client

“Thank you for everything throughout this whole messy process. You have been thorough, fair, worked with humour and compassion and have understood the level of information I’ve needed and delivered it with patience and kindness.”

Client

“Great service from Trethowans as they handled my Divorce. Jacqueline Reeves was quick, compassionate, thorough and helped me through the process to a satisfactory conclusion. Thoroughly recommend.”

Jo W via Trustpilot

“Jackie Reeves and her team were smart, efficient and empathetic. She made a hard situation so much easier and I trust her 100% The team fought for me every step of the way and their communication was clear and understandable. If you want intelligent, no nonsense counsel with someone who actually cares, then contact Jackie Reeves and her amazing team.”

Client

“Jackie Reeves has been absolutely amazing. Divorce and children matters are difficult at best, but Jackie and the team provided phenomenal support. The guidance was invaluable and I would recommend Jackie to anyone in the same position.”

Client

“Thank you again for everything you did. You are amazing and I would highly recommend you to anyone going through what I did, as your advice and approach to problems was outstanding.”