DDI: 01423 724 639
M: 07854 312652
E: carmelita.ardren@raworths.co.uk
Carmelita is an Advanced Family Law specialist having gained specific accreditation for the financial and private children issues. Particular areas of expertise include divorce, financial issues arising on a divorce or separation with particular interest in business assets and private children issues.
Carmelita was shortlisted in the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards 2024 – Private Client Lawyer of the Year category.
Other professional experience
Member of Resolution
Resolution Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Trained Collaborative Lawyer
Member of the Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel
Leading Partner in Legal 500 UK and ranked Tier 1 in Chambers UK
Recommended in Doyles Guide 2025
Background
Joined Raworths: 2001
Educated: Liverpool John Moores University( LLB (Hons)) and College of Law York
Previous roles: Meikles and Read Dunn Connell
Qualified as a Solicitor: 1997
She was warm, incredibly smart and obviously experienced.
Cases Carmelita deals with on a daily basis include:
Carmelita Ardren heads the team and is a powerhouse in Harrogate. She’s very bright and able, but also down to earth and seeks to find solutions even where other parties are being difficult.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Carmelita is an outstanding family solicitor.
Chambers UK 2025
Carmelita was attentive, engaged, understanding and compassionate but never lost focus on my objectives.
Chambers UK 2024 (Family – York, Hull & Surrounds)
Carmelita is very practical; an empathetic solicitor.
A highly personable and professional team.
The leading practice in Harrogate.
They have a very effective team of solicitors who are capable of providing a bespoke service that is second to none.
Legal 500 UK 2024 (Family – West & North Yorkshire)
