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About Charles Ferguson Solicitors
About Charles Ferguson Solicitors
Emergency Defence Lawyers Available 24/7
Charles Ferguson Solicitors operate a 24 hour emergency helpline for anyone needing emergency defence lawyers in the Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Glasgow or the wider Lanarkshire area.
Call us on 01698 285 885 immediately if you need an emergency lawyer urgently – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – for expert emergency legal advice. We are here to defend and help you.
We regularly attend police stations to defend clients in an emergency situations. Ask for us immediately after you are detained “or lifted” by the police. If you ask for us as your lawyers the police ARE REQUIRED to contact us.
The sooner we are acting as your defence lawyers the better, and more controlled, the final outcome!
You are entitled to a lawyer and to “make no comment” we cannot stress how valuable and important it is to take advice from a Lawyer and to have a lawyer present with you throughout your interview. It is your RIGHT to speak to and have a lawyer present. USE YOUR RIGHTS!
As we are experienced criminal defence lawyers, we are acutely aware of our client’s needs in an emergency situation:
We respond immediately to your initial calls for urgent legal advice – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We will speak directly to the police to determine the detail of their initial enquiries i.e. what the basis and information is regarding the allegations against you.
We give you vital initial legal advice to protect you and your interests while in a police station or at the early stages of any investigation and beyond.
We will investigate, in a variety of ways, the case against you, to identify the strengths and weaknesses in any Crown case.
We plan and discuss with you, the case strategy and approach, which may include a multi strategy approach to your case to maximise the best outcome possible.
Contact the emergency legal defence team at Charles Ferguson Solicitors IMMEDIATELY – as soon as you know that you need a defence lawyer to represent you at the police station or at court. If you require a lawyer, before, during or after a police interview please do not hesitate to contact and ask for Charles Ferguson Solicitors, we are here too, and will, help you.
Save our 24 hour emergency number in your contacts list, just in case.
Charles Ferguson Solicitors – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 Days a Year.
Charles Ferguson Solicitors operate a 24 hour emergency helpline for anyone needing emergency defence lawyers in the Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Glasgow or the wider Lanarkshire area.
Call us on 07816273172 immediately if you need an emergency lawyer urgently – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – for expert emergency legal advice. We are here to defend and help you.
We regularly attend police stations to defend clients in an emergency situations. Ask for us immediately after you are detained “or lifted” by the police. If you ask for us as your lawyers the police ARE REQUIRED to contact us.
The sooner we are acting as your defence lawyers the better, and more controlled, the final outcome!
You are entitled to a lawyer and to “make no comment” we cannot stress how valuable and important it is to take advice from a Lawyer and to have a lawyer present with you throughout your interview. It is your RIGHT to speak to and have a lawyer present. USE YOUR RIGHTS!
As we are experienced criminal defence lawyers, we are acutely aware of our client’s needs in an emergency situation:
We respond immediately to your initial calls for urgent legal advice – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We will speak directly to the police to determine the detail of their initial enquiries i.e. what the basis and information is regarding the allegations against you.
We give you vital initial legal advice to protect you and your interests while in a police station or at the early stages of any investigation and beyond.
We will investigate, in a variety of ways, the case against you, to identify the strengths and weaknesses in any Crown case.
We plan and discuss with you, the case strategy and approach, which may include a multi strategy approach to your case to maximise the best outcome possible.
Contact the emergency legal defence team at Charles Ferguson Solicitors IMMEDIATELY – as soon as you know that you need a defence lawyer to represent you at the police station or at court. If you require a lawyer, before, during or after a police interview please do not hesitate to contact and ask for Charles Ferguson Solicitors, we are here too, and will, help you.
Save our 24 hour emergency number in your contacts list, just in case.
Charles Ferguson Solicitors – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 Days a Year.
Charles Ferguson Solicitors operate a 24 hour emergency helpline for anyone needing emergency defence lawyers in the Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Glasgow or the wider Lanarkshire area.
Call us on 07816273172 immediately if you need an emergency lawyer urgently – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – for expert emergency legal advice. We are here to defend and help you.
We regularly attend police stations to defend clients in an emergency situations. Ask for us immediately after you are detained “or lifted” by the police. If you ask for us as your lawyers the police ARE REQUIRED to contact us.
The sooner we are acting as your defence lawyers the better, and more controlled, the final outcome!
You are entitled to a lawyer and to “make no comment” we cannot stress how valuable and important it is to take advice from a Lawyer and to have a lawyer present with you throughout your interview. It is your RIGHT to speak to and have a lawyer present. USE YOUR RIGHTS!
As we are experienced criminal defence lawyers, we are acutely aware of our client’s needs in an emergency situation:
We respond immediately to your initial calls for urgent legal advice – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We will speak directly to the police to determine the detail of their initial enquiries i.e. what the basis and information is regarding the allegations against you.
We give you vital initial legal advice to protect you and your interests while in a police station or at the early stages of any investigation and beyond.
We will investigate, in a variety of ways, the case against you, to identify the strengths and weaknesses in any Crown case.
We plan and discuss with you, the case strategy and approach, which may include a multi strategy approach to your case to maximise the best outcome possible.
Contact the emergency legal defence team at Charles Ferguson Solicitors IMMEDIATELY – as soon as you know that you need a defence lawyer to represent you at the police station or at court. If you require a lawyer, before, during or after a police interview please do not hesitate to contact and ask for Charles Ferguson Solicitors, we are here too, and will, help you.
Save our 24 hour emergency number in your contacts list, just in case.
Charles Ferguson Solicitors – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 Days a Year.
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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Hamilton Office
📍 1 Barrack St, Hamilton, ML3 0DG
(Rooms 3.6 and 3.11)
Hamilton Office
📍 1 Barrack St, Hamilton, ML3 0DG
(Rooms 3.6 and 3.11)
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You can pay online by using your matter reference number found on your invoice or cash statement.
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You can pay online by using your matter reference number found on your invoice or cash statement.
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.
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