James Stewart

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James has earned a wealth of experience in criminal defence throughout his career – He is renowned for arguing new and complex points of law and he is equally well respected as a trial lawyer at sheriff and Jury and summary level James in his spare time is a volunteer solicitor for the Scottish Child Law Centre and has also been accepted as a volunteer panel member for Children's Hearings Scotland.

  • Regulated by: The Law Society of Scotland

  • Based in Edinburgh

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

James has earned a wealth of experience in criminal defence throughout his career – He is renowned for arguing new and complex points of law and he is equally well respected as a trial lawyer at sheriff and Jury and summary level James in his spare time is a volunteer solicitor for the Scottish Child Law Centre and has also been accepted as a volunteer panel member for Children's Hearings Scotland.

  • Regulated by: The Law Society of Scotland

  • Based in Edinburgh
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Monday 00:00–23:59
Tuesday 00:00–23:59
Wednesday 00:00–23:59
Thursday 00:00–23:59
Friday 00:00–23:59 (Open)
Saturday 00:00–23:59
Sunday 00:00–23:59

Office 43, 4-5 Lochside Way, Edinburgh, EH12 9DT

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Kavitha

Excellent Legal Support During Difficult Time.

I would like to sincerely thank James Stewart and Co Defence for his professional support, guidance, and reassurance throughout a very difficult time. He was approachable, understanding, and kept me informed throughout the process. With his dedication and expertise, the matter was concluded “without” the need for court proceedings. I truly appreciate his hard work and support during such a stressful period. I would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking professional and compassionate legal support.

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Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Kavitha! Facing a difficult legal situation is never easy, but getting it completely resolved without ever having to step into court is the best outcome possible. James will be over the moon to read your high recommendation. Thank you for trusting Stewart and Co Defence during such a tough time!

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Bismah

Crime/ Criminal Defence

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Big thanks to james Couldn’t recommend enough

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Dear Bismah. Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re pleased to hear James provided such great support, and we really appreciate your recommendation.

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Ryan Dunn

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Ryan

Want to say a big thanks to James for helping me such an amazing kind and professional person couldn’t of asked for a better lawyer I would definitely recommend him to anyone. cheers mate 👍

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We really appreciate your kind words and recommendation, Ryan. It’s great to hear James made such a positive difference and provided the support you needed.

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Ushersk

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Ushersk

I cannot recommend Stewart & Co highly enough. I was dealing with an extremely difficult and stressful case that had deeply affected myself and family, and from the very beginning, I felt supported, understood, and reassured. James was outstanding throughout the entire process. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate, going above and beyond to help every step of the way. He always took the time to explain things clearly and provide reassurance during some very challenging moments. His empathy, dedication, and understanding made an enormous difference. The professionalism, care, and attention shown throughout gave me confidence and peace of mind during an incredibly difficult time. I am truly grateful for the commitment, expertise, and compassion James demonstrated. He didn't just handle a case; he helped navigate one of the hardest periods of our lives. An exceptional service from someone who genuinely cares. Extremely helpful, highly professional, and genuinely empathetic. I would wholeheartedly recommend James and Stewart & Co to anyone in need of their services.

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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback and recommendation, Ushersk. We’re glad James provided the guidance, reassurance and understanding you needed during such a challenging time.

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Joni Orourke

Joni

Cant thank James enough absolutely outstanding the work and time put into the case and effort and compassion to his clients, always keeping you up to date with everything highly recommend James

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Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation, Joni. We are delighted James provided such dedicated support and kept you informed throughout your case.

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kavitha

I cannot recommend James highly enough. From the very beginning, he was professional, approachable, and genuinely committed to helping me. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions with patience, and kept me updated throughout the process. What truly sets James apart is his compassion and dedication. He genuinely cares about people and goes above and beyond to support those in need. His expertise, honesty, and commitment gave me confidence during a very challenging time. Thanks to his excellent guidance and support, my legal matter was resolved successfully before it needed to proceed to court. If you are looking for a solicitor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly puts his clients first, I would not hesitate to recommend James. Thank you for your outstanding support and for making such a positive difference.

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Thank you for your review, Kavitha! We are thrilled to hear how much James's compassion, expertise, and clear guidance meant to you during such a challenging time. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and kind words.

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Alistair

James is an excellent criminal lawyer. I would highly recommend! Outstanding work.

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Alistair, thank you so much for this outstanding recommendation. Knowing that James provided you with excellent representation and achieved a great result is wonderful to hear.

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