Jackie Price

Biography

Jackie is a Partner at Stephensons and a member of the family law department based in our Manchester office.

Jackie has been with the firm since leaving school in 1993. She has studied for her A levels, LLB (Hons) and legal practice course in the evenings at Liverpool John Moore’s University whilst working full time. Jackie qualified as a solicitor in 2003.

Jackie is a member of the Manchester Law Society, a member of the Resolution Committee and a member of the Court Private Law Sub Committee.

Jackie initially practiced in the area of civil litigation and then pursued her interest in family law and has specialised in this area for over ten years. She is able to assist in all aspects of family law following the breakdown of a relationship and during her career has represented parents, children, family members and local authorities at all levels of the family court including the High Court.  Jackie has expertise in complex divorce and children matters including cases involving serious non-accidental injuries, allegations of physical and sexual violence and parental alienation.

Jackie has a reputation for working hard for her clients in order to navigate them through challenging and emotional times and achieving the very best results. She is firm but fair and robust in her representation.

Jackie is a Resolution accredited specialist in domestic abuse and children matters. She is also a Law Society Children Panel Specialist and is one of the few solicitors in the country who holds both accreditations.

Legal 500

Jackie was recognised as a 'well-respected' children law specialist in The Legal 500, 2025.

Jackie was named as a key lawyer in the family law team by The legal 500, 2022.

"Jackie Price is highlighted for her excellence in cases requiring psychological and medical assessments." - 2024

"Jackie Price is efficient and compassionate’."

"Victoria Gethin, Jackie Price, and Gwyneth John are all solicitors with whom I have worked closely and all of whom have impressed with their thoughtful thoroughness and ability to be assertive as needed."

Chambers & Partners

Jackie is recognised as a notable practitioner by Chamber & Partners for her family law and children law work:

Jackie Price is an expert in children law, with experience handling both public and private proceedings. She is especially skilled in representing clients during complex care proceedings. 

"Jackie is really good and efficient. She is very good with people, from professionals to clients. She knows what she is doing and is very experienced."

"She's always on top of every development in a case, reacts to changes immediately and does what's required before it needs to be done." 

"Jackie Price is a really solid, safe pair of hands." 

"Jackie is excellent."

Children law

Jackie Price is a Manchester-based partner who stands out for her work in public children law. She represents parents, children and local authorities in care proceedings as well as cases where deprivation of liberty comes into play. 

"Jackie is well respected in care proceedings, always advises clients well and leaves no stone left unturned." 

"Jackie is very good with people, from professionals to lay clients. She knows what she is doing and is very experienced." 

"Jackie is always on top of every development in a case, reacts to changes immediately and does what is required before it needs to be done." 

"Jackie is a strong advocate for children in care cases. She is always up to date with case law and has a pragmatic and child-focused mindset."

What clients say

"Over the last 12 months I have been represented by Jackie Price and assisted by her team. Throughout this time they were always available, helpful and professional throughout and were willing to assist at any time. I could not recommend Stephensons any more highly. Also Stephensons made decisions on who best to represent me at what stage in the proceedings and also took on board everything I said throughout this time. The support, knowledge and tenacious nature of my legal team has now allowed a return to normal life for that I cannot thank you enough." - View from a satisfied client

"Stephensons were recommended to me and Jackie in particular when i needed help with divorce. I was not disappointed. All the team were brilliant with me and really helped me through what was a truly testing period of my life, ultimately arriving at a fair outcome. I cannot praise them enough, especially Jackie who I am going to miss talking to now it's all over!!! Thank you all" - View from a satisfied client

"Having never dealt with a Solicitors before I was obviously apprehensive and quite daunted by the whole process. Stephensons put all my fears and worries to rest from my initial meeting with one of their team. Professionalism and care shone through their undertaking of my case and they kept me informed and advised with absolute commitment to achieving a best outcome for me. I would highly recommend this team and would like to express my sincere gratitude to them for all they did." - View from a satisfied client

"Jackie was amazing and i would highly recommend her to everyone. Excellent advice, communication and outcome can't thank her enough." - View from a satisfied client

"I chose Stephensons to work my recent divorce after speaking to several different solicitors. As soon as I spoke to them I knew that they were the right choice. From start to finish their advice was excellent and the costs were always reasonable.I was always kept informed of the situation and the final outcome was in line with the expectations that they set at the beginning. I cannot recommend them highly enough." - View from a satisfied client

"The service provided by Jackie Price was personal and caring at every stage. Jackie is an absolute professional at her job and attentive and sensitive throughout. The team of people I dealt with have been nothing but 100% helpful and from the off set and are highly recommended." - View from a satisifed client

"Can't thank Jackie Price and her team enough. They handled my family matter with compassion and professionalism. Jackie was friendly and supportive and communicated well throughout the proceedings. I would highly recommend Jackie and all her team at the Manchester office." - View from a satisfied client

"I have had experience of Stephensons for 30 years and didn't hesitate to contact them when I needed matrimonial legal advice and support. I was recommended Jackie Price. Jackie was onside immediately establishing a clear plan with realistic expectations and goals. I was constantly impressed by her on-going knowledge of my case and the support she received from her colleagues. I always felt very well represented and was always confident that every 'T' had been crossed and every 'I' dotted. Most importantly I found Jackie and Stephensons to be a great ally throughout a very difficult and stressful period." - Jayne McLaren

"I found the work undertaken by Jackie Price in the family department excellent. Her kindness, knowledge and expertise helped me through a very difficult time in my life resolving my divorce and financial settlement. The results exceeded my expectations as Jackie left no stone unturned. The results have made a vast difference in my life for the better and I would not hesitate to recommend her." - View from a satisfied client

"Jackie and the team supported me during my case in 2013, Jackie was always extremely supportive and quick to respond, she always acted in my best interest and pulled out all the stops out to ensure we had a solid case. She made good barrister recommendations and tried her hardest to help me. I have returned to court twice since and Jackie has offered quick and sensible advise which has helped my greatly. Shes different from the average Joe solicitor as she actual seems to care greatly about you as a person not just as a paying customer." - View from a satisfied client

"From the outset Jackie delivered an outstanding service. Everything was explained to me at every step of the way and I was fully informed of all aspects of my case. I would highly recommend Jackie Price to anyone facing difficulties with family issues. Jackie is a true credit to family law, Thank you." - View from a satisfied client

"The team were absolutely wonderful, listened to everything I had to say without judgement and were able to guide me to what I felt was the right course of action" - View from a satisfied client

"Solicitor Jackie Price is an absolute star supported us from start to finish with court proceedings with L.A. greatly recommended very understanding acts quickly and communications A1. Thank you for all your support which has helped us to get through such a difficult time. Many thanks." - View from a satisfied client