Court representation in Edinburgh

Situated at Grampian Court in Livingston, Central Court Lawyers offers expert legal representation and defence services across West Lothian and surrounding areas. The firm delivers strategic counsel and steadfast support for clients facing complex and challenging legal situations. Core legal services include robust criminal defence, assistance with road traffic offences, comprehensive court representation, and detailed legal advice. The team handles cases meticulously, providing thorough preparation and clear guidance through every stage of the Scottish court process.

“I can’t thank Joe, Kayla, and the entire team at Joseph G Boyd & Co Court Lawyers enough. From start to finish, they were absolutely amazing! Professional, supportive, and genuinely caring throughout the entire process. As someone who can be a bit of a stresshead, I was honestly dreading the whole situation, but Joe and Kayla were incredible at keeping me calm and clearly explaining everything step by step. Their guidance and reassurance made a massive difference. (Even with the multiple calls and texts from me worrying they were always at the end of the phone to reassure and clam me down!) They dealt with the matter swiftly and professionally, and it’s now looking like no further action – case closed! I’m beyond grateful for their hard work and support. If you ever need a solicitor team that truly has your back, I 100% recommend Joseph G Boyd & Co. Thank you again, Joe, Kayla, and team you were all amazing and I am beyond grateful!”

“After receiving a charge of dangerous driving I sought help from this firm. Ronnie Simpson managed my case and I can't praise him enough for all the help and support that was provided. This was a really stressful time and Ronnie helped ease my anxieties/worries. He kept me well informed throughout this difficult process and acted in a professional manner at all times. With Ronniie's expertise in traffic law, he negotiated with the PF and got this charge dismissed and I can't thank him enough for this. I would highly recommend this firm.”

Stewart and Co Defence is a leading criminal defense law firm located at Lochside Way in Edinburgh. Situated in the Gyle area, the practice represents clients across Edinburgh and the surrounding Scottish courts. The firm specializes in comprehensive criminal defense legal representation, including complex court proceedings. Expertise encompasses road traffic law, defending individuals charged with driving offenses and traffic infractions. Defense solicitors provide clear legal advice, case analysis, and robust defense preparation for all legal matters.

Conveniently located on High Street in Tranent, Alex Lafferty Ltd provides expert legal representation and advice across East Lothian. The firm delivers comprehensive guidance designed to support individuals navigating complex legal proceedings. Core areas of practice include robust criminal defense representation in court cases and legal hearings. Solicitors provide thorough consultation to ensure clients fully understand all procedural steps involved. The legal team conducts diligent case analysis to identify prosecution flaws and build effective defenses.

“Highly recommend! Cullen Kilshaw helped me and my partner buy our dream home. The process was smooth with great communication. A big thank you to Morag and Leona at the Peebles branch for making this all possible. Great communication and even went the extra mile by recommending us a trusted mortgage broker. What is usually a stressful experience was a pleasure. The hamper was a lovely added touch which our pet rabbit also loved.”

“Professional and precise . Thank you for the help , I appreciate it. I am 100% recommending Keith Leishman & Co Defence , they have done o good job .”

“Cath Karlin and her team were fantastic in dealing with me and my divorce. Kindly and patiently dealt with and never made to feel anything but top priority. I couldn't recommend the company more highly. Thank you again.”

“Sandra and Julia are excellent lawyers. From the very beginning, Julia was very friendly, very respectful and highly professional and understanding to me and my mother. My case was very minor, and had an incredibly sensitive background. Julia was very respectful and understanding to my sensitive situation and I felt far more at ease. I was able ask as many questions as I needed to understand the process. Julia’s approach to my case was very thorough, well communicated and well planned and done in a timely manner. She made a robust Plan A for the case to be dropped in its entirety that made sense, as I was not guilty and this case was not in the public interest, to build the strongest possible defence. I felt my case was in safe hands. Julia kept me up to date throughout and if we needed extra time she was willing to do notional trial, instruct an independent psychologist and argue that my case was not in the public interest, which my previous solicitor Joe Boyd did not do or was not willing to do. Julia would also keep my mother informed as she was worried for me. That helped us both. Later, Julia’s colleague Sandra represented me too. It felt good to have two solicitors working together on my case. Sandra was also highly professional, respectful and understanding of my situation. Sandra was very respectful to my mother as well, who was supporting me. Sandra was briefed on the case and had a very good understanding of where we were at. She was very experienced and understood the case notes to represent my case being dropped. Sandra and Julia were also well prepared for back up plans too, for any scenario. For the first time, I finally felt secure in my choice of solicitor and representation and felt far more at ease than before. My case was successfully dropped in its entirety, which is the best possible outcome and many professionals and organisations supporting me were very happy to hear the good news. I’m very thankful I came to Hughes Walker and wish I hadn’t gone to any other firm previously. After having a very horrific and deeply humiliating and distressing experience from my previous solicitor Joe Boyd, and feeling hopeless with the direction of my case, I left Joe Boyd, and thankfully arrived at this firm Hughes Walker instead, and I am so glad I did, I only wish I never met Joe Boyd and came to Hughes Walker from the beginning, and I would never recommend Joe Boyd to others at all. At one point Joe Boyd threatened he would waive confidentiality because of an alleged google review and claimed he would take me to court for defamation for a google review. He was making false accusations, abusive legal threats, which had the effect of intimidating and frightening into silence. Joe Boyd is fundamentally abusive and taking advantage of his position of trust against me as vulnerable individual. His behaviour is unacceptable. I can safely recommend Hughes Walker, to anyone, and in my experience they are the best solicitors in this area and in Edinburgh that I have met. Sandra and Julia are excellent lawyers and me and mother and many others and very happy with this firm and the great outcome that was achieved”

“Used Gillespie Macandrew for the first time on a recent purchase of a property. Couldn’t be happier with how it was handled – lots of updates and communication from both Hannah and Rosie throughout. I was kept in the loop every step of the way. They gave great advice as a first time purchaser, and every colleague I interacted with came across very professionally. Glad to say I moved in last week – thanks for your help and on a smooth buying process!”

Situated on Blair Street in the historic heart of Edinburgh, Paterson Bell Solicitors is a distinguished legal practice. Located near the central courts, the firm provides expert legal representation for clients throughout Edinburgh and Scotland. The practice specializes in criminal defense law, high-level appeals, regulatory compliance, and corporate legal affairs. Their experienced solicitors quickly assess complex cases, outline strategic options, and deliver transparent legal guidance.

Located on Frederick Street in central Edinburgh, McSporrans Defence Lawyers offers comprehensive criminal defence representation. The firm defends clients facing legal challenges in courts across Edinburgh and Scotland. Their practice focuses on defending against criminal charges and complex statutory offences. They represent clients facing road traffic charges, working to protect driving licenses and minimize penalties. The legal team handles delicate court proceedings, including cases involving vulnerable witness applications.

“Excellent support and advice given”

“ALWAYS a first class service from Brian & his team.”

“Susan Oswald was a very tactful and knowledgeable mediator. She has advised us both on our financial matters in two sessions which I was particularly impressed of because she has provided more information than my previous solicitor had done over the last five months. however, you have to make up your own mind what to do with this information and consult your own solicitor. I just thought Susan was an expert in what she does. also impressive that my estranged husband did not storm out a session at any point!”

“I really liked Elaine - she's straight to the point, and was able to tell me in half an hour what another solicitor took an hour to tell. I've engaged her on financial separation, and she gives clear advice and instructions early on. Very experienced too. if you're new to family law solicitors, I recommend writing down what you want to ask at a meeting because it'll save time both you and the solicitor.”

“Professional, comprehensive assistance in purchasing real estate, conducting a separation act and preparing a will. Without any reservations, I will recommend CESAR & HOWIE to everyone. Thank you.”