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We are a national team of publicly funded, specialist criminal defence lawyers.

Our solicitors deal with all types of criminal cases.

From minor offences to the most serious charges in the High Court, we will advocate for you at every stage.

We can represent clients in any court in the country from our eight offices across Scotland.

Let us start fighting for you.

Contact the office that is best for you.

Or call us for free on 0800 328 1222

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Latest News

Vacancies

Vacancy: Network and Systems Coordinator

3 March 2026

We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive coordinator to lead & develop PDSO business support across our many locations, from our Glasgow or Ayr office.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Solicitor – Edinburgh

3 February 2026

A great opportunity for an excellent criminal litigator to make a real difference by delivering impactful legal services & promoting access to justice.

General

Report positive on benefits of second PDSO internship

20 January 2026

A report assessing the benefits of the second internship offered by the Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) has concluded the experience was a success.

Administration

Vacancy: Secretarial Administrator – Falkirk

19 December 2025

We are recruiting a Secretarial Administrator to join our Falkirk office, with an application deadline of Sunday 18 January 2026.

Administration

Vacancy: Secretarial Administrator – Edinburgh

4 December 2025

We are recruiting a Secretarial Administrator to join our Edinburgh office, with an application deadline of Sunday 4 January 2026.

General

Issues with phone system resolved

29 September 2025

The earlier issues with our phone system have been traced and resolved