Criminal defence solicitors in Edinburgh. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

5 / 5 9 reviews on Google

§ Our Approach

How we work.

I

Criminal specialists

Dedicated solely to criminal defence across the full range of Scotland criminal law. From a fixed penalty notice to a trial for murder. This is all we do.

II

Available 24 hours

When you are accused of a crime, advice cannot wait. Call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 0131 557 9151. We are here when you need us most.

III

Legal aid registered

Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board. We aim to secure criminal legal assistance for all those who qualify. No one should face charges without proper representation because of cost.

IV

Police station visits

McSporrans Defence Lawyers provide round-the-clock police station assistance. If you have been arrested or detained, call us immediately on 0131 557 9151 or 0131 557 9151.

§ Practice Areas

Our practice areas.

01

Assault

Representation against common assault, serious assault, domestic assault, and threatening or abusive behaviour charges in every criminal court.

02

Breach of the peace

Defence against breach of the peace, threatening or abusive behaviour, and all other public order charges.

03

Theft

Experienced defence across theft, robbery, housebreaking and retail theft charges at every level of the criminal court system.

04

Fraud

Representation on fraud, benefit fraud, embezzlement and identity fraud charges, challenging evidence and procedure at every stage.

05

Misuse of drugs

Defence against possession, supply and production charges across all drug classifications, with rigorous challenge of procedure and evidence at every stage.

06

Sexual offences

Discreet, sensitive and thorough defence for those accused of sexual offences at any stage of the criminal process.

07

Murder or culpable homicide

Defence in the gravest cases Scotland prosecutes, from the first police interview through to trial in the High Court of Justiciary.

08

Fixed penalties

Advice on fixed penalty notices and conditional offers before you accept one, protecting your licence, your record and your insurance.

§ Reviews

What clients say.

Yesterday I had a very pleasant talk with Andrew Houston and I relaxed a lot. He gave me a lot of security and it shows that he is a very good lawyer, which is why I trust him a lot.

Gabriel Ruiz Estrada

Google review

Andrew/Andy was my lawyer for over a year he has done a fantastic job for me would highly recommend him

Darren Hannah

Google review

§ Contact

To discuss your
needs, call.

Mobile / 24hr

0131 557 9151

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Telephone

0131 557 9151

Main office