Best Criminal Defence Solicitors in Aberdeenshire

Compare the best Criminal Defence solicitors and lawyers in Aberdeenshire, ranked by verified client reviews: 11 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    In Scotland, criminal defence covers representing someone charged with offences before sheriff courts or the High Court of Justiciary, including police station assistance, preliminary sittings, and trials, with advocacy at trial and on appeal, and interactions with the Procurator Fiscal.

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    George Mathers & Co

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    4.8 56 Reviews

    14 Criminal Defence reviews

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (9)Assault (3)

    What Criminal Defence clients highlight

    • respectful treatment
    • kindness shown
    • professional approach
    • excellent outcome

    4.8 from 56 client reviews

    • Criminal LitigationThe Law Society of Scotland
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    Rankings are worked out mainly from client reviews: the ratings clients give and how recent the reviews are, with reviews about Criminal Defence counting most. We also take into account how much of a firm's work is in Criminal Defence.

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    How many Criminal Defence solicitors are there in Aberdeenshire?

    We have ranked 11 law firms for Criminal Defence in Aberdeenshire, listed in order on this page.

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