Legal Aid

At Stewart & Co Defence, we provide transparent private funding as well as select representation for clients seeking an expert legal aid lawyer in Edinburgh. We manage our local caseload meticulously to ensure every client receives undivided attention, elite legal strategy, and a highly responsive service.

• Bespoke Legal Funding & Representation
  At Stewart & Co Defence, we manage our local caseload meticulously to ensure every client receives undivided attention, elite legal strategy, and a highly responsive service.
  • • Privately Funded Defence: The vast majority of our Edinburgh cases are instructed on a private basis. We offer competitive, transparent fixed-fee options for clients seeking dedicated defence lawyers in Edinburgh. Private funding guarantees absolute discretion, priority access to your solicitor, and a defence completely unconstrained by state funding limitations.
    • Selective Scottish Legal Aid: To maintain our exceptionally high standard of local client care, Stewart & Co Defence accepts a strictly limited number of instructions for a legal aid lawyer per month. Please note our capacity is reserved exclusively for solemn and summary matters in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court and the High Court of Justiciary. We do not accept legal aid instructions for the Justice of the Peace Court. 
    • You can check your financial eligibility directly on the official Scottish Legal Aid Board website.

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Illia Kuzmenko

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James came so recommended by a close freind paul and I can only say the service and the result were outstanding!!!!! If you are in Scotland and need a criminal lawyer, then look no further!!!!

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James Rhymer

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I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional legal assistance provided by Mr. Stewart. He demonstrated a remarkable commitment to my case, consistently exceeding my expectations. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Stewart was both professional and incredibly supportive. His expertise and dedication were truly invaluable in achieving a positive outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation.

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Imoleayo Oyedeji

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Stewart did a good job for me. I got the best verdict and the process was seamless. Big shoutout to you Stewart

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Miz uxe

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Good firm

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Lisa Young

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James dealt with my case. I found him professional, knowledgeable, approachable and made me feel at ease. He got me the result I was hoping for. Highly recommend

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Amanda

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Highly recommended James he was very professional and helped me throughout my case and I won couldn't thank him anymore very reliable.

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Stuart Thomson

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I have never been in trouble in my life.Then I was accused of serious crime. I got in touch with James Stewart ,Defence lawyer. He listened to my story, then agreed to represent me.He guided me through everything. Told me to stay positive. When I appeared in court, I was apprehensive about what would happen. But there was no need to worry, because of James skills. I got a not guilty verdict. I would highly recommend Stewart and co. To defend any one,who is worried about appearing in court. Once again Thanks very much James

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Matthew Currie

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Really great experience working with James. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole process straightforward. He got my case thrown out and kept me informed throughout. Easy to work with and a genuinely nice guy. highly recommend.

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Leah Aitken

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We had a really positive experience with James. He is great at what he does, gave us good information about the case and got us a very good result. Thanks James.

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Dylan Whitelaw

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James is a lovely guy very professional, highly recommend him if you need representation