Rebecca Woodley is a Solicitor and Senior Associate in the Family Law department, based in the Downham Market and King’s Lynn offices. Rebecca specialises in all aspects of Family Law and is particularly focused on separation and divorce, civil partnership disputes, children, and finance. Rebecca works with a wide range of clients across a wide range of ages.

Rebecca particularly enjoys interacting with clients and working with them to help them reach an agreement so they can move forward following separation and divorce. Rebecca’s clients can expect a solicitor who listens to their needs and advises accordingly. Rebecca is empathetic and works hard to achieve the client’s aims within the existing legal framework.

Rebecca studied Law at the University of East Anglia, juggling her studies with raising a young child. She then went on to study for her Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Thames Valley University.

Rebecca qualified as a Solicitor in September 1998 and worked at another local law firm before joining Fraser Dawbarns in 2002.

Rebecca is a member of Resolution, an organisation of family law professionals that works with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. Rebecca likes to deal with cases amicably and by agreement, as this leads to significantly better outcomes for the whole family.

Outside work, Rebecca loves spending time with her step grandchildren and her husband. Rebecca also likes reading, cooking, and enjoys gardening despite not being naturally green-fingered.

‘Rebecca Woodley dealt with my divorce. She was absolutely brilliant throughout. I was always kept me informed, and was always prompted in communication. Very professional and knowledgeable. I will definitely be using Fraser Dawbarns for any future matters.’ – Legal 500, 2025

‘Rebecca Woodley is kind, empathetic and an extremely knowledgeable and professional solicitor. Rebecca has supported me through what has undeniably been the most challenging time of my life, and the work that has done has enabled me to see my children again. I cannot begin to thank her enough.’ – Legal 500, 2025

‘Rebecca Woodley’s  expertise in this field is clear, and the challenges this case has brought to her have been handled sensitively and with impact. As part of the childcare proceedings that I have been going through, I have received some upsetting and unprofessional correspondence from another law firm, and Rebecca has stood by me and provided practical advice that has always been reassuring and calming to me.’ – Legal 500, 2025