Specialist Criminal Defence Solicitors in Lanarkshire.
Offices in Hamilton, Motherwell & East Kilbride, defending clients throughout Scotland.
About us
About us
About us
Trusted Representation in Police Stations and Courts.
Charles Ferguson Solicitors are expert criminal defence lawyers based in Lanarkshire, with offices in Hamilton, Motherwell, and East Kilbride. We offer direct, approachable, and professional legal support to anyone facing investigation or prosecution.
We operate a 24-hour emergency helpline, ensuring you can reach us whenever you need us—because we know criminal allegations don’t keep office hours.
Our experienced solicitors attend police stations daily in Hamilton, Motherwell, and Glasgow, and regularly represent clients in Sheriff, Justice of the Peace, and High Courts across Lanarkshire, Glasgow, and beyond.
If you require legal advice or representation, call our 24/7 helpline: 01698 285 885.
We are proud to be regularly recognised as a finalist in the Criminal Law Firm of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland—based on recommendations from clients and legal peers alike.
With centrally located offices—our Hamilton base just minutes from the Sheriff Court—we are committed to delivering strategic, compassionate, and expert representation throughout the criminal justice process.
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors, we’re here to protect your rights and defend your case with skill, discretion and integrity.
Services we provide
Services we provide
Services we provide
Legal Representation Across Glasgow & Lanarkshire.
Legal Representation Across Glasgow & Lanarkshire.
Our team of dedicated defence solicitors are widely recognised across Lanarkshire and Glasgow for providing robust court representation in the Hamilton and Glasgow Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Courts. We also represent clients across Scotland, including proceedings at the High Court.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers Across Lanarkshire.
Experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers Across Lanarkshire.
Regularly attending Hamilton & Motherwell Police Stations, with expert court representation at Hamilton and Airdrie Sheriff Courts.
Selena Christie
Hannah Wade
Gillian Grimes
Selena Christie - Office Manager
Selena is a qualified paralegal and a graduate of Bell College, with over 30 years of experience working within the legal profession. She is responsible for the efficient daily management of the office and plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the firm. Well known and highly respected by both clients and solicitors, Selena is often the first point of contact for those seeking our services. Her calm, discreet, and professional manner immediately puts clients at ease. With extensive practical experience and a deep understanding of Scottish court procedures and legal processes, Selena is an invaluable asset to both our clients and legal team. Her knowledge and commitment continue to be instrumental in delivering a high standard of service.
Selena Christie
Hannah Wade
Gillian Grimes
Selena Christie - Office Manager
Selena is a qualified paralegal and a graduate of Bell College, with over 30 years of experience working within the legal profession. She is responsible for the efficient daily management of the office and plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the firm. Well known and highly respected by both clients and solicitors, Selena is often the first point of contact for those seeking our services. Her calm, discreet, and professional manner immediately puts clients at ease. With extensive practical experience and a deep understanding of Scottish court procedures and legal processes, Selena is an invaluable asset to both our clients and legal team. Her knowledge and commitment continue to be instrumental in delivering a high standard of service.
Selena Christie
Hannah Wade
Gillian Grimes
Selena Christie - Office Manager
Selena is a qualified paralegal and a graduate of Bell College, with over 30 years of experience working within the legal profession. She is responsible for the efficient daily management of the office and plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the firm. Well known and highly respected by both clients and solicitors, Selena is often the first point of contact for those seeking our services. Her calm, discreet, and professional manner immediately puts clients at ease. With extensive practical experience and a deep understanding of Scottish court procedures and legal processes, Selena is an invaluable asset to both our clients and legal team. Her knowledge and commitment continue to be instrumental in delivering a high standard of service.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently
Asked
Questions.
Can you to come to a Police Station and represent me if I am arrested after 5pm?
Yes, our lawyers can attend police stations at any time of day and we regularly do for our clients.
What time does court usually start?
Courts in Scotland start at 10am, usually.
When can I telephone your lawyers?
Telephone us on 01698 285885 at anytime of day. Our lawyers are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do you accept payment via credit card, debit card or bank transfer?
When booking online consultations, we accept online payments through Stripe. We accept cash payments and bank transfers outwith that.
The police have given me a ticket for a Road Traffic Offence/Public Disorder do I need to do anything?
If the police or procurator fiscals issue you with a ticket or warning letter, contact us immediately time limits can apply to challenges these tickets or warnings.
I’ve been given a citation for a road trafffic case. Do I just plead not guilty then contact you?
No – contact us today to discuss again we are very successful in having cases dropped due to technicalities that can only be raised and challenged at the start of the process, pleading not guilty can stop these challenges. Contact us today to discuss.
I’ve been given a citation by the Procurator Fiscal, what does this mean? What do I do?
If you receive a citation it means you have been summoned to court. Contact us immediately so that we can discuss with you the next steps, don’t ignore the citation. In road traffic cases, it is important that you do not simply plead not guilty as we are very successful at having cases dropped due to technicalities at this stage.
What’s an arranged attendance?
An arranged attendance is a court date given to you by the Procurator Fiscal if you failed to attend at court previously it is an alternative to them sending the police to arrest you.
I think I’ve given a statement to the police/been cited as a witness, what do I do?
If you have given a statement to the police about a criminal matter, it is likely that you will be cited to attend court as a witness. If you are cited as a witness, or wish to discuss your statement, contact us for a consultation.
The police want to interview me, what do I do?
If you find out that the police want to interview you contact us immediately on our 24/7 helpline,
we are here to help. You are entitled to answer “No Comment” to every question asked, we
advise our clients to do this to preserve their position. If you are unable to speak to us prior to
being detained, ask for us at the police station and we will attend and represent you robustly
The police searched my house and left a note to contact them, what do I do?
Often people find out that the police have a search warrant to search their house after they come back to find their locks change and the house searched. The police, after searching a house, normally leave a calling card to discuss and to arrange an interview. Contact us and we will be able to arrange an interview time that suits you, if an interview is necessary, and we will be able to find out information about the case.
I’ve been told there is a warrant out for me. What do I do?
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, contact us immediately, we will be able to do a warrant check, we will be able to help and ask for an arranged attendance to stop you from being arrested.
Do you take on legal aid cases?
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we are proud of our roots. Over the past four decades we have provided legal assistance and advise to those who qualify for legal aid.
In light of the Legal Aid system in Scotland in the 21st century, we now act on a legal aid basis solely for clients who are in receipt of state benefits and are unemployed. This ensures our commitment to represent those who are particularly vulnerable in society. If you are in employment we are prepared to act for you on a solely privately funded basis, we are happy to accept payment by instalments/all major credit/debit cards or bank transfer.
Please contact us for further details.
Can you to come to a Police Station and represent me if I am arrested after 5pm?
Yes, our lawyers can attend police stations at any time of day and we regularly do for our clients.
What time does court usually start?
Courts in Scotland start at 10am, usually.
When can I telephone your lawyers?
Telephone us on 01698 285885 at anytime of day. Our lawyers are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do you accept payment via credit card, debit card or bank transfer?
When booking online consultations, we accept online payments through Stripe. We accept cash payments and bank transfers outwith that.
The police have given me a ticket for a Road Traffic Offence/Public Disorder do I need to do anything?
If the police or procurator fiscals issue you with a ticket or warning letter, contact us immediately time limits can apply to challenges these tickets or warnings.
I’ve been given a citation for a road trafffic case. Do I just plead not guilty then contact you?
No – contact us today to discuss again we are very successful in having cases dropped due to technicalities that can only be raised and challenged at the start of the process, pleading not guilty can stop these challenges. Contact us today to discuss.
I’ve been given a citation by the Procurator Fiscal, what does this mean? What do I do?
If you receive a citation it means you have been summoned to court. Contact us immediately so that we can discuss with you the next steps, don’t ignore the citation. In road traffic cases, it is important that you do not simply plead not guilty as we are very successful at having cases dropped due to technicalities at this stage.
What’s an arranged attendance?
An arranged attendance is a court date given to you by the Procurator Fiscal if you failed to attend at court previously it is an alternative to them sending the police to arrest you.
I think I’ve given a statement to the police/been cited as a witness, what do I do?
If you have given a statement to the police about a criminal matter, it is likely that you will be cited to attend court as a witness. If you are cited as a witness, or wish to discuss your statement, contact us for a consultation.
The police want to interview me, what do I do?
If you find out that the police want to interview you contact us immediately on our 24/7 helpline,
we are here to help. You are entitled to answer “No Comment” to every question asked, we
advise our clients to do this to preserve their position. If you are unable to speak to us prior to
being detained, ask for us at the police station and we will attend and represent you robustly
The police searched my house and left a note to contact them, what do I do?
Often people find out that the police have a search warrant to search their house after they come back to find their locks change and the house searched. The police, after searching a house, normally leave a calling card to discuss and to arrange an interview. Contact us and we will be able to arrange an interview time that suits you, if an interview is necessary, and we will be able to find out information about the case.
I’ve been told there is a warrant out for me. What do I do?
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, contact us immediately, we will be able to do a warrant check, we will be able to help and ask for an arranged attendance to stop you from being arrested.
Do you take on legal aid cases?
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we are proud of our roots. Over the past four decades we have provided legal assistance and advise to those who qualify for legal aid.
In light of the Legal Aid system in Scotland in the 21st century, we now act on a legal aid basis solely for clients who are in receipt of state benefits and are unemployed. This ensures our commitment to represent those who are particularly vulnerable in society. If you are in employment we are prepared to act for you on a solely privately funded basis, we are happy to accept payment by instalments/all major credit/debit cards or bank transfer.
Please contact us for further details.
Can you to come to a Police Station and represent me if I am arrested after 5pm?
Yes, our lawyers can attend police stations at any time of day and we regularly do for our clients.
What time does court usually start?
Courts in Scotland start at 10am, usually.
When can I telephone your lawyers?
Telephone us on 01698 285885 at anytime of day. Our lawyers are contactable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do you accept payment via credit card, debit card or bank transfer?
When booking online consultations, we accept online payments through Stripe. We accept cash payments and bank transfers outwith that.
The police have given me a ticket for a Road Traffic Offence/Public Disorder do I need to do anything?
If the police or procurator fiscals issue you with a ticket or warning letter, contact us immediately time limits can apply to challenges these tickets or warnings.
I’ve been given a citation for a road trafffic case. Do I just plead not guilty then contact you?
No – contact us today to discuss again we are very successful in having cases dropped due to technicalities that can only be raised and challenged at the start of the process, pleading not guilty can stop these challenges. Contact us today to discuss.
I’ve been given a citation by the Procurator Fiscal, what does this mean? What do I do?
If you receive a citation it means you have been summoned to court. Contact us immediately so that we can discuss with you the next steps, don’t ignore the citation. In road traffic cases, it is important that you do not simply plead not guilty as we are very successful at having cases dropped due to technicalities at this stage.
What’s an arranged attendance?
An arranged attendance is a court date given to you by the Procurator Fiscal if you failed to attend at court previously it is an alternative to them sending the police to arrest you.
I think I’ve given a statement to the police/been cited as a witness, what do I do?
If you have given a statement to the police about a criminal matter, it is likely that you will be cited to attend court as a witness. If you are cited as a witness, or wish to discuss your statement, contact us for a consultation.
The police want to interview me, what do I do?
If you find out that the police want to interview you contact us immediately on our 24/7 helpline,
we are here to help. You are entitled to answer “No Comment” to every question asked, we
advise our clients to do this to preserve their position. If you are unable to speak to us prior to
being detained, ask for us at the police station and we will attend and represent you robustly
The police searched my house and left a note to contact them, what do I do?
Often people find out that the police have a search warrant to search their house after they come back to find their locks change and the house searched. The police, after searching a house, normally leave a calling card to discuss and to arrange an interview. Contact us and we will be able to arrange an interview time that suits you, if an interview is necessary, and we will be able to find out information about the case.
I’ve been told there is a warrant out for me. What do I do?
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, contact us immediately, we will be able to do a warrant check, we will be able to help and ask for an arranged attendance to stop you from being arrested.
Do you take on legal aid cases?
At Charles Ferguson Solicitors we are proud of our roots. Over the past four decades we have provided legal assistance and advise to those who qualify for legal aid.
In light of the Legal Aid system in Scotland in the 21st century, we now act on a legal aid basis solely for clients who are in receipt of state benefits and are unemployed. This ensures our commitment to represent those who are particularly vulnerable in society. If you are in employment we are prepared to act for you on a solely privately funded basis, we are happy to accept payment by instalments/all major credit/debit cards or bank transfer.
Please contact us for further details.
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