Best Assault Solicitors in Edinburgh

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    In Scotland, assault is dealt with under Scottish criminal procedure, with proceedings in Sheriff Courts or the Court of Session for more serious cases. A solicitor handles the drafting and lodging of defences, interviews witnesses, negotiates with the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service, and represents the pursuer or defender at initial writs, bail dispositions, and during trial or appeal proceedings. The terminology uses pursuer and defender rather than claimant and defendant, and judgments may be by sheriff or jury depending on the case.

    1

    Scullion LAW

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    4.9 3,220 Reviews

    344 Assault reviews 8 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Assault (55)Criminal defence - All (190)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (20)

    Nicholas Scullion Leads the Assault team Nicholas Scullion Managing Director 5.0 from 1 client review
    Kristopher BuchananMichael StewartSteph GrieveAnna MacKay Works with Kristopher Buchanan and 4 more
    “Really good service from Scullion and Urfan who handled my case. Urfan guided me through every step of the process and his communication was excellent. I will not hesitate to recommend Urfan & Scullion to anyone in the future.”
    A client review matching your search · about Urfan Dar
    • clear communication
    • fast responses
    • highly professional
    • Speaks
    • The Law Society of ScotlandChambers UK Leading Firm 2026Legal 500 2026Accredited specialist Family law
    Free initial advice
    2

    Watermans

    4.9 1,531 Reviews

    1 Assault review

    6

    Thorntons Solicitors

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    4.9 3,737 Reviews

    What Assault clients highlight

    • Knowledgeable staff
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear explanations
    • Professional service

    4.9 from 3,737 client reviews

    • Family LawFamily MediationChildren LawImmigration Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    7

    Keith Leishman & Co Defence

    5.0 49 Reviews

    43 Assault reviews 2 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Assault (3)Criminal defence - All (30)

    8

    Duncan & McConnell Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 194 Reviews

    103 Assault reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (94)

    What Assault clients highlight

    • Helpful
    • Thorough
    • Responsive
    • Understanding

    4.9 from 194 client reviews

    “We are so pleased with Dundee Solicitor, Duncan and mcconnell. Douglas represented me regarding a false alligation made by my neighbour. Ultimately we got the outcome we had been hoping for. He was very helpful from start to finish.. Wouldn't go anywhere else, highly recommend this great company. We are so grateful for this outcome after such a long and stressful year. We hope we never fall victim of such nastiness from anyone ever again. Legal fees were reasonable, will definitely use them again if required. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Douglas McConnell
    • The Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    9

    Stewart and Co Defence

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    5.0 158 Reviews

    34 Assault reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (17)

    James Stewart Your solicitor James Stewart Partner
    “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 👍”
    A client review matching your search · about James Stewart
    • Highly professional
    • Very compassionate
    • Clearly explained
    • The Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    11

    Ann Ogg

    5.0 1 Review

    1 Assault review

    15

    WSA Bannerman Burke

    4.9 12 Reviews

    2 Assault reviews

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