Getting free legal advice

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) provide funding so that everyone who needs access to a criminal lawyer in the police station will get the help they need. If you’ve been arrested or are being investigated by the police, you can access assistance from a criminal lawyer for no cost at all, in some cases. It is not available for minor driving matters.

When you need legal aid or help with criminal law, time is of the essence. An arrest can happen at any time and you may need help outside of normal working hours. If you’re detained at a police station during the night or in the early hours of the morning, don’t worry. SLAB ensures there is funding available for 24-hour help, so you can contact criminal lawyers at any time of the day or night.

Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) vs The Law Society Of Scotland

All qualified, practising lawyers are regulated by the Law Society of Scotland so you can be sure you’re getting help from a reputable criminal lawyer.

The Scottish Legal Aid Board also provides contact information for criminal lawyers who accept legal aid payments. It is the Scottish Legal Aid Board that ensures that Scots get fair access to the law and representation if they are low on funds.

Citizens Advice Scotland is also a great place to find resources and help if you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime.

24 Hour Criminal Law Advice

When you’re arrested, however, you may not have the time or the ability to trawl through lots of profiles to access help with criminal law. Fortunately, you won’t need to. With one simple call, you can get help from experienced criminal lawyers.

We’ll attend the police station so you can benefit from our advice before and during any police interviews, and we’ll also help you to apply for additional legal aid in Scotland if it’s necessary to do so. We’ll even provide detailed information about the legal aid Scotland application process and what type of help SLAB entitles you to.

Although the legal aid application process is fairly uncomplicated in the majority of cases, facing a criminal charge is a stressful time and it shouldn’t be made more difficult by money worries or financial issues. With our criminal lawyers at your side, you can be sure you’ll get the help and advice you need.

The Scottish Legal Aid Board and the Scottish Law Society are committed to providing criminal law advice to everyone, no matter what your financial situation is.