Criminal Defence Lawyers & Legal Aid Solicitors in Lanarkshire.

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Experienced Legal Support from a Respected Law Firm.

If you’re searching for a lawyer or legal firm you can trust, Charles Ferguson Solicitors is here to help. We are a long-established, award-nominated criminal defence law firm offering practical, strategic legal support to clients in Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Airdrie, and across Scotland.

Whether you’ve been arrested, are due to appear in court, or simply need legal advice, our experienced solicitors will guide you every step of the way.

We offer confidential consultations and emergency legal assistance 24 hours a day.

Call us now on 01698 285 885

or click the consultation button below

Whether you’ve been arrested, are due to appear in court, or simply need legal advice, our experienced solicitors will guide you every step of the way.

We offer confidential consultations and emergency legal assistance 24 hours a day.

Call us now on 01698 285 885

or click the consultation button below

Whether you’ve been arrested, are due to appear in court, or simply need legal advice, our experienced solicitors will guide you every step of the way.

We offer confidential consultations and emergency legal assistance 24 hours a day.

Call us now on 01698 285 885

or click the consultation button below

Why People Choose Charles Ferguson Solicitors.

Local Knowledge. National Reputation.

Charles Ferguson Solicitors is one of Lanarkshire’s most recognised criminal law firms. With offices in Hamilton, Motherwell, and East Kilbride, our legal team represents clients across all levels of the Scottish criminal justice system — from Justice of the Peace Courts to the High Court of Justiciary.

Local Knowledge. National Reputation.

Specialists in Criminal Law Only

We are not a general law firm. We specialise exclusively in criminal defence — which means every solicitor on our team is experienced in handling real-life criminal matters in court and at police stations.

This includes:

Court appearances for summary and solemn procedure
Advice and representation at police interviews
Legal aid applications and eligibility support
Strategic defence planning for a wide range of offences

This includes:

Court appearances for summary and solemn procedure
Advice and representation at police interviews
Legal aid applications and eligibility support
Strategic defence planning for a wide range of offences

This includes:

Court appearances for summary and solemn procedure
Advice and representation at police interviews
Legal aid applications and eligibility support
Strategic defence planning for a wide range of offences

24/7 Legal Support — Day or Night

Criminal allegations don’t wait for office hours — and neither do we.

Our solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide emergency advice, attend police stations, or begin preparing your case as soon as possible.

If you need immediate legal help, call 01698 285 885 now.

Criminal allegations don’t wait for office hours — and neither do we.

Our solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide emergency advice, attend police stations, or begin preparing your case as soon as possible.

If you need immediate legal help, call 01698 285 885 now.

Criminal allegations don’t wait for office hours — and neither do we.

Our solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide emergency advice, attend police stations, or begin preparing your case as soon as possible.

If you need immediate legal help, call 01698 285 885 now.

Legal Aid Solicitors

If you are eligible for legal aid, we will help you apply and ensure your case is handled efficiently, without unnecessary stress. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to high-quality legal representation — regardless of financial circumstances.

We’re experienced with:

Summary legal aid
Solemn legal aid
Emergency legal aid
Advice and assistance

We’re experienced with:

Summary legal aid
Solemn legal aid
Emergency legal aid
Advice and assistance

We’re experienced with:

Summary legal aid
Solemn legal aid
Emergency legal aid
Advice and assistance

A Team You Can Trust

Finalist: Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland

Respected by legal peers and clients alike
Decades of combined courtroom experience
Offices minutes from local courts in Hamilton, Airdrie, and Glasgow

Finalist: Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland

Respected by legal peers and clients alike
Decades of combined courtroom experience
Offices minutes from local courts in Hamilton, Airdrie, and Glasgow

Finalist: Criminal Law Firm of the Year – Law Awards of Scotland

Respected by legal peers and clients alike
Decades of combined courtroom experience
Offices minutes from local courts in Hamilton, Airdrie, and Glasgow

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What We Help With

If you’re unsure whether you need a solicitor, here are some of the most common situations we deal with:

You've been contacted by the police or invited to a voluntary interview
You’ve received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) or court citation
You’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal offence
You want to understand your rights before speaking to the police
You’ve already appeared in court and need legal representation going forward
You need advice about legal aid or solicitor options in your area

If you’re unsure whether you need a solicitor, here are some of the most common situations we deal with:

You've been contacted by the police or invited to a voluntary interview
You’ve received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) or court citation
You’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal offence
You want to understand your rights before speaking to the police
You’ve already appeared in court and need legal representation going forward
You need advice about legal aid or solicitor options in your area

If you’re unsure whether you need a solicitor, here are some of the most common situations we deal with:

You've been contacted by the police or invited to a voluntary interview
You’ve received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) or court citation
You’ve been arrested or charged with a criminal offence
You want to understand your rights before speaking to the police
You’ve already appeared in court and need legal representation going forward
You need advice about legal aid or solicitor options in your area

Our Criminal Defence Services

We offer full representation and legal support for:

Police Station Representation
Court Representation (Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and High Court)
Legal Aid Support
Solicitor Consultations
Advice and Assistance for Investigations
Strategic Defence Planning

We offer full representation and legal support for:

Police Station Representation
Court Representation (Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and High Court)
Legal Aid Support
Solicitor Consultations
Advice and Assistance for Investigations
Strategic Defence Planning

We offer full representation and legal support for:

Police Station Representation
Court Representation (Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and High Court)
Legal Aid Support
Solicitor Consultations
Advice and Assistance for Investigations
Strategic Defence Planning

Types of Cases We Handle

We represent clients charged with a wide range of criminal offences, including:

Assault and serious violence
Domestic incidents and allegations
Drug-related offences
Theft, shoplifting, and fraud
Road traffic offences (e.g. speeding, careless driving, drink driving)
Breach of the peace / public disorder
Sexual offences
Firearms or weapons charges
Serious and High Court cases

We represent clients charged with a wide range of criminal offences, including:

Assault and serious violence
Domestic incidents and allegations
Drug-related offences
Theft, shoplifting, and fraud
Road traffic offences (e.g. speeding, careless driving, drink driving)
Breach of the peace / public disorder
Sexual offences
Firearms or weapons charges
Serious and High Court cases

We represent clients charged with a wide range of criminal offences, including:

Assault and serious violence
Domestic incidents and allegations
Drug-related offences
Theft, shoplifting, and fraud
Road traffic offences (e.g. speeding, careless driving, drink driving)
Breach of the peace / public disorder
Sexual offences
Firearms or weapons charges
Serious and High Court cases

Areas We Serve

If you're looking for local lawyers or solicitors near you, we represent clients from:

Hamilton
Motherwell
East Kilbride
Airdrie
Lanark
Glasgow
Coatbridge
Paisley
Across Lanarkshire and the Central Belt

Wherever you're based, we are available to help — in person or over the phone.

If you're looking for local lawyers or solicitors near you, we represent clients from:

Hamilton
Motherwell
East Kilbride
Airdrie
Lanark
Glasgow
Coatbridge
Paisley
Across Lanarkshire and the Central Belt

Wherever you're based, we are available to help — in person or over the phone.

If you're looking for local lawyers or solicitors near you, we represent clients from:

Hamilton
Motherwell
East Kilbride
Airdrie
Lanark
Glasgow
Coatbridge
Paisley
Across Lanarkshire and the Central Belt

Wherever you're based, we are available to help — in person or over the phone.

What Happens After You Contact Us?

Initial Call or Consultation
We’ll listen to your situation and offer advice on the next best step.

Legal Aid Check
If you're eligible, we’ll explain how to apply and what it covers.
Defence Strategy
Once instructed, we begin preparing your case immediately — especially if you're under time pressure for a court date.
Ongoing Support
Whether it's one hearing or a long-term case, we stay with you at every stage.

Initial Call or Consultation
We’ll listen to your situation and offer advice on the next best step.

Legal Aid Check
If you're eligible, we’ll explain how to apply and what it covers.
Defence Strategy
Once instructed, we begin preparing your case immediately — especially if you're under time pressure for a court date.
Ongoing Support
Whether it's one hearing or a long-term case, we stay with you at every stage.

Initial Call or Consultation
We’ll listen to your situation and offer advice on the next best step.

Legal Aid Check
If you're eligible, we’ll explain how to apply and what it covers.
Defence Strategy
Once instructed, we begin preparing your case immediately — especially if you're under time pressure for a court date.
Ongoing Support
Whether it's one hearing or a long-term case, we stay with you at every stage.

Speak to a Solicitor Today

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get legal advice. The sooner you contact us, the better positioned we are to protect your rights and prepare your defence.

We offer urgent advice, legal aid consultations, and full criminal defence representation.

Call us now on 01698 285 885
or
click the consultation button below

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get legal advice. The sooner you contact us, the better positioned we are to protect your rights and prepare your defence.

We offer urgent advice, legal aid consultations, and full criminal defence representation.

Call us now on 01698 285 885
or
click the consultation button below

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get legal advice. The sooner you contact us, the better positioned we are to protect your rights and prepare your defence.

We offer urgent advice, legal aid consultations, and full criminal defence representation.

Call us now on 01698 285 885
or
click the consultation button below

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Confidential. Professional. On Your Side.

Everything shared with us is treated in the strictest confidence. We act with discretion, integrity, and professionalism in every case we take on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What areas do you cover for criminal defence?

We represent clients across Hamilton, Motherwell, East Kilbride, Airdrie, Glasgow, Falkirk, Paisley, Lanark, Greenock, and Dumbarton. If you're searching for a criminal lawyer near you, we can help.

Do you offer legal aid?

Yes — we provide legal aid for eligible clients. During your initial consultation, we’ll assess your circumstances and explain your options clearly.

Can I get legal advice before being charged?

Absolutely. If you’ve been contacted by the police, received a Notice of Intended Prosecution, or are worried about an ongoing investigation, it’s crucial to get legal advice early. We offer 24/7 emergency support.

Are you available outside normal office hours?

Yes. Criminal charges don’t follow office hours, and neither do we. Our solicitors are available 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays, for urgent police station attendance and emergency situations.

What types of criminal cases do you defend?

We handle a wide range of offences, including:

Assault & Public Disorder
Drug Offences
Road Traffic Offences
Domestic Charges
Theft, Fraud, and Serious Crime
Representation in the Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court, and High Court of Justiciary

Do I need a solicitor for a speeding or driving offence?

Yes. While some road traffic offences seem minor, they can lead to penalty points, fines, or even disqualification. Having a solicitor can help protect your licence and explore possible defences or mitigation strategies.

How quickly can I speak to a solicitor?

Immediately. If your matter is urgent, call our 24/7 helpline: 01698 285 885. For less urgent matters, you can book a consultation using the form on this page.

Will my case be kept confidential?

Absolutely. Everything you discuss with us is protected by strict client confidentiality. We approach all cases with discretion, professionalism, and respect for your privacy.

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Hamilton Office

📍 1 Barrack St, Hamilton, ML3 0DG

(Rooms 3.6 and 3.11)

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Hamilton Office

📍 1 Barrack St, Hamilton, ML3 0DG

(Rooms 3.6 and 3.11)

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Glasgow Office

📍 20-23 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow, G3 7QL

☎️ Call us now on 0141 345 5735

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Glasgow Office

📍 20-23 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow, G3 7QL

☎️ Call us now on 0141 345 5735

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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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