Best General Criminal Defence Solicitors in Edinburgh East

Compare the best General Criminal Defence solicitors and lawyers in Edinburgh East, ranked by verified client reviews: 27 law firms, updated 29 October 2026.

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    General criminal defence covers representing individuals accused of crimes in England. A solicitor in this area helps from initial police station advice through to court appearances, advising on bail, pleas and potential defences, reviewing evidence, and negotiating with the Crown Prosecution Service. They draft and respond to claims, gather witnesses and expert evidence, and manage disclosure. The focus is on protecting the client’s rights, ensuring fair proceedings, and guiding strategic choices at each stage of the criminal process.

    1

    Scullion LAW

    Featured
    4.9 3,220 Reviews

    344 General Criminal Defence reviews 18 satisfied clients this year

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

    Kristopher Buchanan Leads the General Criminal Defence team Kristopher Buchanan Director and Head of the Criminal and Road Traffic Law department 5.0 from 38 client reviews
    Nicholas ScullionGemma MillerAllan SteeleMichael Stewart Works with Nicholas Scullion and 4 more

    Above average for fair pricing this year

    “Excellent support and communication throughout our engagement with Stephanie. She was very clear with structuring the approach and support for Cameron throughout the legal process and ensures that a balanced representation was achieved. The court sessions were explained clearly and the whole experience ran very smoothly with a positive conclusion. I would highly recommend Stephanie for legal representation as she has a calm and engaging manner and has obvious credibility with the legal stakeholders that she engaged with on Cameron’s behalf.”
    A client review matching your search · about Steph Grieve
    • clear communication
    • fast responses
    • highly professional
    • Speaks
    • The Law Society of ScotlandChambers UK Leading Firm 2026Legal 500 2026Accredited specialist Family law
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    2

    Watermans

    4.9 1,531 Reviews

    1 General Criminal Defence review

    4

    Duncan & McConnell Solicitors Limited

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    4.9 194 Reviews

    103 General Criminal Defence reviews 1 review this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (94)

    What General Criminal Defence clients highlight

    • Helpful
    • Thorough
    • Responsive
    • Understanding

    4.9 from 194 client reviews

    “Callum McCormack represented me recently and did a great job.. would highly recommend if any legal problems may come your way.. very approachable and made the whole experience as easy as possible…”
    A client review matching your search · about Callum McCormack
    • The Law Society of Scotland
    Free initial advice
    5

    Keith Leishman & Co Defence

    5.0 49 Reviews

    43 General Criminal Defence reviews

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

    8

    Thorntons Solicitors

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    4.9 3,737 Reviews

    What General Criminal Defence clients highlight

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

    4.9 from 3,737 client reviews

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    10

    Ann Ogg

    5.0 1 Review

    1 General Criminal Defence review

    13

    Wilson McLeod

    5.0 2 Reviews

    1 General Criminal Defence review

    14

    WSA Bannerman Burke

    4.9 12 Reviews

    2 General Criminal Defence reviews 2 reviews this year

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    How many General Criminal Defence solicitors are there in Edinburgh East?

    We have ranked 27 law firms for General Criminal Defence in Edinburgh East, listed in order on this page.

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