Kristopher Buchanan

Director and Head of Criminal Law

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Kris is a Director and Head of the Criminal Court Department. Since joining the firm as a trainee in 2011, he has risen through the ranks and was made a Director in April 2018. He is our dedicated road traffic specialist and has conducted and managed over 1500 Road Traffic matters since 2012, ranging from serious cases of causing death by dangerous or careless driving to more standard road traffic matters, including technical cases such as speeding, drink driving, and other matters.

  • Regulated by: The Law Society of Scotland

  • Based in Edinburgh
  • Licensed for 5 years

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Kris is a Director and Head of the Criminal Court Department. Since joining the firm as a trainee in 2011, he has risen through the ranks and was made a Director in April 2018. He is our dedicated road traffic specialist and has conducted and managed over 1500 Road Traffic matters since 2012, ranging from serious cases of causing death by dangerous or careless driving to more standard road traffic matters, including technical cases such as speeding, drink driving, and other matters.

  • Regulated by: The Law Society of Scotland

  • Based in Edinburgh
  • Licensed for 5 years

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  • Scullion LAW

    Director

    2012 - Present 14 years and 8 months

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Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–16:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES

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Alan, Uddingston

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Driving offences

First Class Service

A retired lawyer friend reviewed my citation and advised me to seek legal representation from a lawyer specialising in Road Traffic law, instead of simply representing myself and trusting the process: it was invaluable advice. My Lawyer, Kris Buchanan, secured an outcome I would never have managed: the most favourable outcome I could hope for; and his calm, assured manner helped make what had been a deeply stressful time for me and my family far less trying. From my initial approach via the firm's website I felt confident I was in good hands using Scullion Law: I heartily recommend this firm.

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Thank you for your review, Alan. Kris will be delighted to know that his specialized road traffic expertise, strategic guidance, and calm demeanour helped secure the best possible outcome while alleviating the stress for you and your family.

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S Ahmed

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Road Traffic Law

Excellent service from Kris Buchanan – highly recommended

I cannot recommend Kris Buchanan highly enough. From the very beginning, Kris was professional, knowledgeable and reassuring throughout what was an extremely stressful and worrying situation for me. Before instructing Kris, I had spoken to another solicitor who warned me that, given the circumstances, I was likely to lose my driving licence. As my licence is extremely important to me and my livelihood, this understandably caused me a great deal of worry. Kris took the time to properly understand my case and reassured me from the outset. He clearly explained the situation, the possible outcomes and how he intended to deal with the matter. His confidence, knowledge and approach gave me a great deal of reassurance at a time when I genuinely needed it. The eventual outcome was far better than I had expected. Three of the charges against me were dropped, and following Kris's robust representation and mitigation on my behalf, the matter was concluded with a fine of just £110. Most importantly, I kept my driving licence. I was absolutely delighted with the result. Throughout the whole process, Kris's communication was excellent, and I always felt that my case was being taken seriously and that he was doing everything possible to achieve the best outcome for me. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Kris Buchanan and Scullion LAW. Kris turned what had been an incredibly stressful situation, where I had previously been led to believe I could lose my licence, into an outcome that I couldn't have been happier with. Thank you, Kris, for your reassurance, professionalism and excellent representation. A genuine five-star service.

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We’re delighted to hear how well supported you felt throughout your matter. Your kind words about the care and dedication you received are greatly appreciated, and we’ll be sure to pass your feedback on to the team. Thank you for your recommendation.

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MIKE REILLY

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Road Traffic Law

MIKE REILLY MOBILE PHONE OFFENCE WHILST DRIVING

From the outset, I had 6 points on my licence; the mobile phone offence added a further 6 points, leading to a driving ban because the total reached 12. Because I need my licence for work, I naturally thought the worst. I hired Kris, who is their top lawyer. Calm , polite, reassuring , understanding and very much high end in his line of work, that was demonstrated today in court where he strategically reduced the 6 points to 3 ,saving my licence. I can't thank him enough ...................if you think there is nowhere or nothing you can do, please give these guys a call; you will be surprised by their knowledge and experience, and how different your scenario will be, trust me. Absolutely fantastic, and I would happily recommend them, especially Kris, to anyone. If you find yourself involved in a driving offence, no matter what, these are the guys to call .

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We’re delighted to hear that Kris provided such calm, knowledgeable and reassuring support throughout your case. It’s fantastic to know his advocacy achieved an outcome that allowed you to retain your licence. Thank you, Mike, for your heartfelt feedback and recommendation.

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Very fortunate indeed to have had him 'on my side' and representing me.

An experienced and dedicated professional with a tremendous amount of legal knowledge and particularly legal process. He was very professional and proactive in my own case delivering his thoughts and course of action directly and in plain language but not forcibly or in an overbearing manner. He described the various options available to me and the likely consequences and was prepared to give his opinion on the best course of action. He actually went beyond the pale and out of his way in his guidance and was spectacularly effective in court achieving exactly what he set out to do while remaining calm, professional and concise. He knew exactly how to approach the matter and what and how much to say in court. He is a hard-working individual and completely dedicated to the process, personally he was professional and friendly while keeping things on a work-based level. I would certainly not hesitate to recommend Kris and Scullion LAW

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Thank you for such detailed feedback. We are delighted that you felt confident in the guidance and representation provided by Kris and that his approach helped you achieve the outcome you were seeking.

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Highly professional and detailed information. I left feeling more aware and calm.

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We are pleased that the advice provided gave you greater clarity and reassurance. We appreciate you choosing us and sharing your experience.

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Graben Fuss

Driving offences

Graben

Would highly recommend. Got very clear and prompt advice with regards to a traffic violation. Was a let to put my mind at ease and saved me a lot of stress and time!

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We really appreciate your recommendation, Graben, and are pleased we could make things easier for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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JB Chauffeurs

Driving offences

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Kris was very Helpful & give me great Advice & talked me through everything I will be using him for my case & would definitely Recommend to friends & family

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MzMh

Driving offences

MzMh

Kris Buchanan at Scullion Law was extremely helpful with my driving conviction. My solicitor in England suggested I work with him. I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. Kris was very thorough in explaining things to me, and put me at ease. I of course hope that i do not need to use this service again, but would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who finds themselves needing help with driving convictions. Thank you

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We are glad that your solicitor in England pointed you in our direction and that Kris could support you so effectively through your case. Kris takes great pride in delivering clear, reassuring advice to achieve the best possible results. Everyone at Scullion LAW wishes you all the very best moving forward!

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Kirsty

Driving offences

Kirsty

I had the pleasure of working with Kris Buchanan, who has the upmost knowledge and professionalism with his clients. I felt fully supported throughout the full process and not left in the dark. Kris helped me stay grounded throughout the process and got me the best possible outcome of my case, being not called and keeping my driving license, couldn’t be happier!

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Dear Kirsty, Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled Kris provided knowledgeable and professional support, helping you achieve such a positive outcome. Your satisfaction means everything to us! Best regards, Scullion Law

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Lynsay

Driving offences

Lynsay

Handled with great care and compassion. Very quick responses, supporting and spoke to me like a human which made all the difference.

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Thank you for your amazing feedback. Your kind words are greatly appreciated! If you ever need assistance in the future, feel free to reach out.

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