Criminal Defence.
Quietly Delivered.

Criminal defence
solicitors
Edinburgh

John Pryde & Company SSC are criminal defence specialists committed to representing clients in the High Court and Sheriff Courts of Scotland. Counsel is senior. Briefs are not delegated.

§ Capabilities

Our practice areas.

01

High Court and Murder

Representation from instruction through to verdict in Scotland's senior criminal court, including murder and rape cases.

02

Assault and Breach of the Peace

Defence against common assault, serious assault, Section 38, and breach of the peace charges.

03

Robbery and Theft

Experienced representation across all theft-related charges in the Sheriff Court and High Court of Scotland.

04

Road Traffic Offences

From drink driving to speeding, advice on all matters affecting your driving licence and road traffic prosecutions.

05

Drugs Offences

Expert defence on possession, supply, and production charges across all drug classifications under Scots law.

06

Fraud and Embezzlement

Rigorous representation in financial crime cases, including fraud, embezzlement, and related economic offences.

07

Sexual Offences

Discreet, sensitive, and thorough defence for those accused of sexual offences in any Scottish court.

08

Appeals and Agency

For those who require assistance after conviction, we advise on rights to appeal and act as agent across Scotland.

§ Approach

Principles.

I

Criminal specialists

Dedicated solely to criminal defence. Expertise across the full range of Scots criminal law, from road traffic to High Court prosecution.

II

Senior throughout

The solicitor who takes your matter is your point of contact throughout. No delegation to junior staff without your knowledge.

III

Legal Aid registered

Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board. We aim to secure Criminal Legal Assistance for all those who qualify.

IV

Free consultations

Free initial consultations for all. Competitive fixed fees offered to those who do not qualify for Legal Aid.

V

Available 24 hours

When you need legal advice it cannot wait. Call us at any hour on 0131 220 2160. We are here when you need us most.

§ Reviews

What clients say.

We've had a wonderful experience with our Spouse visas through two tiers of applications. Lily and the team have guided us through a stressful situation and really helped walk us through the process successfully. Will be using for our ILR application and would highly recommend. Thank you Lily and team.

Tahlee Clarke Campbell

Google Review

My family settlement visa application was very smooth and fast. I am very grateful to Lily for her professional help and patient explanation throughout the process. I am deeply impressed by her excellent service and professional knowledge. I would highly recommend John Pryde & Co Solicitors.

Junya Peng

Google Review

I owe a great deal of thanks to John Pryde and Co in relation to my wife's visas over the years. Their knowledge is impeccable and I cannot recommend a better company when it comes to the visa application process. My wife now has her indefinite leave to remain visa thanks to Lily and the team and we'll of course be using them again for the citizenship application because at this point I simply trust them implicitly.

Joe Turner

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§ Contact

Discretion is
Our Standard.

Address

1A Grindlay Street Court
Edinburgh EH3 9AR

Telephone

0131 220 2160

24 hours