Best Crime/ Criminal Defence Solicitors in Buckhaven

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    This work covers criminal defence in Scotland from first police contact and custody through summary and solemn procedure in the justice of the peace court, sheriff court and High Court of Justiciary, and on to appeal. A Scottish solicitor advises clients at the police station, conducts precognitions, applies for bail, prepares documentary and forensic disclosure, instructs counsel where required, negotiates with the procurator fiscal where appropriate and represents the accused at pleading diet, trial and sentence. Whether a case proceeds solemnly or summarily, disclosure, bail and plea‑before‑venue decisions determine its course.

    1

    Forbes Solicitors LLP

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    4.9 1,420 Reviews

    229 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 64 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (140)Assault (28)Criminal Damage (8)

    Daniel King Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Daniel King Head of Complex & Serious Crime 5.0 from 2 client reviews
    Chris BoothGareth PriceDavid ScullySimon Gretton Works with Chris Booth and 4 more

    Above average for expertise this year

    “Had cause to require legal help recently and both my husband and myself cannot sing the praises of two individuals, Nichola Mctear and Kitty Shaw, highly enough. Both were very professional and supportive throughout.Can’t thank them enough. We would highly recommend this firm to everyone. Chris and Sue Hartley.”
    A client review matching your search · about Nichola McTear
    • Excellent communication
    • Very professional
    • Highly recommended
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily Law AdvancedChildren Law
    2

    Howells Solicitors

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    4.9 1,664 Reviews

    229 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 42 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Assault (126)Criminal defence - All (70)Criminal Damage (8)

    Chris Wong Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Chris Wong Director and Criminal Defence Solicitor 5.0 from 96 client reviews
    Mary Rose MacadamKathryn LillAnn RidgeChloe Walker Works with Mary Rose Macadam and 4 more

    Above average for client satisfaction this year

    “I have been dealing with Chris Wong, honestly it has been the best experience and communication has been exceptional. I was invited to the police station on a Saturday morning and to have someone to come out on a weekend shows the level of loyalty. Thank you again Chris”
    A client review matching your search · about Chris Wong
    • Professional service
    • Clear communication
    • Quick responses
    • Criminal LitigationFamily Law AdvancedMental HealthChildren Law
    3

    Richard Nelson LLP

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    4.9 1,394 Reviews

    246 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 54 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (134)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (10)Professional Conduct (6)

    Richard Nelson Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Richard Nelson Senior Partner 4.9 from 1 client review
    Jacqui CallanSteve RobertsLucie MalinsNaomi Matthews Works with Jacqui Callan and 4 more

    Above average for expertise this year

    “Excellent solicitors. Would definitely recommend. Jacqui is very professional and always helpful and knowledgeable she was understanding and cared about the best result for my case. Lily also efficient and promptly replied to queries. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Jacqui Callan
    • knowledgeable staff
    • clear communication
    • very responsive
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law AdvancedImmigration and Asylum
    Free initial advice
    4

    Bell Lamb & Joynson

    4.9 2,571 Reviews

    236 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 39 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (183)Assault (22)Legal aid (7)

    5

    Clifford Johnston & Co Limited

    4.9 866 Reviews

    112 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 22 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Legal aid (47)Criminal defence - All (42)Assault (5)

    6

    Elliot Mather LLP

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    4.8 637 Reviews

    60 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 22 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (51)Assault (3)Legal aid (3)

    Julie Page Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Julie Page LLP Member and Head of Department
    Mark StocksGeorgina WrightClare JamesOrion John Works with Mark Stocks and 4 more

    Above average for client satisfaction this year

    “If you are from Buxton or surrounding areas I can not overstate how proficient and professional this company is,Bakers don't get back to you and are poor.”
    A client review matching your search · about Steve Brint
    • Excellent communication
    • Quick responses
    • Professional service
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawFamily Law Advanced
    Free initial advice
    7

    Johnson Astills Solicitors

    4.9 881 Reviews

    162 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 33 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (111)Assault (6)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (6)

    8

    GT Stewart Limited

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    4.8 449 Reviews

    231 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 40 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (133)Prison law (49)Assault (8)

    Lisa Lovell Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Lisa Lovell Head of Prison Law 4.7 from 14 client reviews
    Sophie SmithNick De FreitasWill BergstromWilliam Russell Works with Sophie Smith and 4 more

    Above average for approachability this year

    “I was represented by Ms. Smith after just one day notice . I was astounded at how fast and professional she was. Ms. Smith made me feel like I was her only client and she went above and beyond what I expected. Ms .Smith made it clear and understandable the moment we first spoke . Absolutely highly recommended.”
    A client review matching your search · about Sophie Smith
    • Calming and empathetic
    • Efficient and responsive
    • Knowledgeable and professional
    • Speaks
    • Criminal LitigationMental HealthChildren LawThe Law Society
    Free initial advice
    9

    Tuckers Solicitors Llp

    4.7 1,927 Reviews

    495 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 20 said fairly priced this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (241)Assault (54)Legal aid (51)

    10

    Straw And Pearce Ltd

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    4.9 440 Reviews

    155 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 40 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Professional Conduct (75)Criminal defence - All (39)Assault (9)

    Mark Wardley Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Mark Wardley Director 4.9 from 37 client reviews
    Jamie SimnerDebbie HubbardLouise StephensHannah Spicer-Short Works with Jamie Simner and 4 more

    Above average for fair pricing this year

    “I have been so impressed and pleased with the service I have received from Mark. He has dealt with my case for best part of a year and he has been brilliant. He has always kept me updated with everything I needed to know and has been readily available by email and phone call if I had any worries or concerns about things. The quality of all the documents he produced for me were of very high standard and he always listened to my thoughts about things and clarified anything I wasn’t sure of. Mark has made what has been a very difficult year slightly more bearable with all the hard work he has put into making things right with my case and I’m very grateful. I would absolutely recommend Mark and his firm ”
    A client review matching your search · about Mark Wardley
    • professional and polite
    • friendly and approachable
    • excellent communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationChildren LawThe Law Society
    11

    Slater Heelis

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    4.9 2,045 Reviews

    71 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 17 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (44)Assault (4)Domestic violence (4)

    Rachel Fletcher Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Rachel Fletcher Managing Partner & Head of Crime 5.0 from 32 client reviews
    Mike SophocleousHannah CostleyRachel MasonEmily Wood Works with Mike Sophocleous and 3 more

    Above average for expertise this year

    “Rachel & the company are both professional & extremely personable. The support I received whilst going through this horrendous legal ordeal in my life was invaluable & my family & I will be eternally grateful. I’m 44 years old & never been in this position before so everything was alien to me! The whole process from being interviewed by the police through to being in court twice (5 months in total) Rachel & the company were fully supportive & contactable at all times. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her & the company. ”
    A client review matching your search · about Rachel Fletcher
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Clear communication
    • Speaks
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeFamily LawThe Law Society
    12

    Whiterose Blackmans Solicitors LLP

    4.9 884 Reviews

    175 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 20 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Legal aid (103)Criminal defence - All (39)Assault (17)

    13

    Upright Morris Solicitors

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    5.0 180 Reviews

    75 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 26 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (12)Legal aid (4)

    Paul Jenkins Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Paul Jenkins Consultant Solicitor 5.0 from 3 client reviews
    Zaine El Hassan Riaz Works with Zaine El Hassan Riaz

    Above average for approachability this year

    “Honestly so grateful. Callum who helped me through my case was the best he could of been. Never in my life thought I'd end up in court but with having callum there I manged to come out with probation for 18 months. There's no word I could say to reach my happiness and how lucky I was to have callum help me.”
    A client review matching your search · about Callum Morris
    • Friendly service
    • Highly professional
    • Clear advice
    • Criminal LitigationThe Law SocietySpecialist Quality MarkPersonal Injury
    Free initial advice
    14

    Eventum Legal Limited

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    4.9 137 Reviews

    117 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 42 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (35)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (22)Assault (12)

    Jessica Wilson Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Jessica Wilson Director 4.9 from 58 client reviews
    Claire ShardJenna DowneyHolly WilkinsSylvie Smith Works with Claire Shard and 4 more

    Above average for client satisfaction this year

    “Very quick process and turn around from Jessica and Clare. Precise and informative advice, straight to the point which is what I needed. Can’t thank you enough for your service. Highly recommend! ”
    A client review matching your search · about Claire Shard
    • Supportive team
    • Compassionate service
    • Professional conduct
    Free initial advice
    15

    ABR Solicitors Limited

    4.9 419 Reviews

    401 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 50 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (355)Assault (18)Prison law (11)

    16

    Alsters Kelley Solicitors Ltd

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    4.9 678 Reviews

    60 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 12 would recommend them this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (29)Legal aid (15)Assault (8)

    Jas Thiara Leads the Crime/ Criminal Defence team Jas Thiara Senior Associate Solicitor 5.0 from 29 client reviews
    Sunil JagatiaNicola Gabriel Works with Sunil Jagatia and 1 more

    Above average for client satisfaction this year

    “Great legal service provided by Alsters in regards to criminal charges. Great communications from the solicitor and She advised at every stages of the process. Highly recommended.”
    A client review matching your search · about Jas Thiara
    • Professional service
    • Friendly staff
    • Efficient communication
    • Conveyancing Quality SchemeCriminal LitigationFamily LawChildren Law
    Free initial advice
    17

    Sills & Betteridge LLP

    4.8 5,945 Reviews

    168 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 11 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (89)Prison law (14)Juvenile (11)

    18

    Bhatia Best Limited

    4.8 421 Reviews

    96 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 24 top marks for expertise this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (75)Legal aid (6)Assault (3)

    19

    Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Limited

    5.0 2,266 Reviews

    221 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 11 reviews this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (178)Harassment (11)Criminal Damage (8)

    20

    Favell Smith & Lawson Limited

    5.0 207 Reviews

    187 Crime/ Criminal Defence reviews 47 satisfied clients this year

    Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (166)Assault (6)Legal aid (3)

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