Legal Aid is regulated by the Scottish Legal Aid Board. This firm is registered to provide criminal legal aid and has done so since 2002. this firm has now been audted twice by the Board and passed as satisfactory (being the highest assessment available).

It is not possible to give a complete picture on a site such as this regarding legal aid. The situation will depend on the type of case, the personal circumstances of the applicant and the seriousness of the charges.In some cases legal aid will be covered by the duty scheme. I am happy to discuss eligibility for legal aid with any client free of charge. It is best to contact me sooner rather than later (preferably before you are interviewed by the police).

Due to the current rules to complete a legal aid form it will be necessary to know an applicant\'s national insurance number, see details of income (either benefits, wages or accounts) and obtain your bank details (recent bank statement).

If in doubt it is better to complete an application and let the Scottish Legal Aid Boad determine if you qualify. I do not charge for this. On 30th June 2008 new legal aid regulations came in for summary criminal work which will have a substantial impact. This is due to be reviwed in the future.

I am always willing to visit a client in custody in the local area even if not covered by any of the schemes.

Generally speaking once granted legal aid will cover an applicant until the conclusion of a case. It may also be extended to cover appeal work (if required).