One of our Edinburgh based defence lawyers will explain to you what will happen and we will represent you at the police station and at court. We will contact the police on your behalf and attend at the police station with you during questioning. We will protect your rights and ensure that you are treated fairly.
Our defence lawyers will provide you with expert advice and guidance at every stage of your case. We will explain in clear terms your options before every hearing. We will work with you to achieve the best result for you. Our lawyers will represent you at the police station, the Justice of the Peace Court, the Sheriff Court, the High Court of Justiciary and the Supreme Court.
Our defence lawyers will provide you with expert advice and guidance at every stage of your case. We will explain in clear terms your options before every hearing. We will work with you to achieve the best result for you. Our lawyers will represent you at the police station, the Justice of the Peace Court, the Sheriff Court, the High Court of Justiciary and the Supreme Court.
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We provide advice and representation to anyone suspected of or accused of a crime. We will explain to you what will happen and we will represent you at the police station and at court. We will contact the police on your behalf and attend at the police station with you during questioning. We will protect your rights and ensure that you are treated fairly.
Matthew Nicholson has specialised in criminal defence law since the early 1990's. In 1998 he was recruited to be one of the first ever public defence lawyers in the UK. After many successes here, he left to set up CN Defence lawyers in 2002. All of the lawyers are in the firm are experienced criminal lawyers who are trusted and respected members of the criminal defence bar.
These are your rights and you should use them. We anticipated this change and established a 24 hour service to provide a lawyer to help you when you are at the police station at any time, day or night. You should always ask for our lawyers to be informed immediately if you are to be questioned by the police.
C & N Defence are proud to be registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board. This allows us to offer Criminal Legal Assistance to you if you are being charged with a criminal offence. You could be eligible for free legal advice even if you are currently working. If you are not entitled to legal aid we still are happy to offer all clients a free of charge initial consultation.
Our offices are located at 55 St Leonard's Street, Edinburgh. Meetings can also be arranged for court and, in exceptional circumstances, for mobility or disability reasons, a consultation can take place at your home or the premises of another agency. I have read and agree to the storage and use of my data in accordance with Defence Laywers Edinburgh's Privacy Statement.
Reviews (8)
John Brown
Jan 01, 2022
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Kirsty Conway
Dec 10, 2021
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I am very happy to share my experience with c&n defence and especially Hannah Baxter. She was a great representation in my case.. she was very professional, honest and most definitely “on the ball” in regards to any matters that arose! She explained all possible outcomes etc and actually made me feel very calm and in control when appearing at court! I thank c&N Defense and Hannah wholeheartedly! Will definitely recommend
Bakary Sillah
Nov 13, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
CN Defence lawyers are nr1 defence lawyers in whole of Scotland.Hannah Baxter was amazing help me and my son.Can’t thank her enough for all her help and support through out my case.Will defo recommend anyone looking for and pro defence lawyers.Thanking the whole team
CN Defence lawyers are nr1 defence lawyers in whole of Scotland.Hannah Baxter was amazing help me and my son.Can’t thank her enough for all her help and support through out my case.Will defo recommend anyone looking for and pro defence lawyers.Thanking the whole team
Tomasz Mosak VirtualReality
Oct 21, 2021
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C&N Defence lawyer Paul Smith made it possible I obtained a Not Guilty verdict. Paul was very patient, understanding but also professional with me throughout the stressful time in the run up to the trial. He helped me understand the legal system from the police/prosecution perspective as well as walking me through what our steps will be throughout the entire process up until the trial itself. Thanks to Paul's brilliant work, I walked out of the court a free man. I will forever be grateful for all of Paul's work in my case. Highly recommended!!
Ross Jarvie
Sep 09, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
I was directed to Hannah Baxter to handle my case, from the fist contact to the last Hannah was extremely professional, informative and understanding. Hannah worked promptly and had my case dismissed before the pleading diet, could not recommend enough. Thank-you Hannah!
I was directed to Hannah Baxter to handle my case, from the fist contact to the last Hannah was extremely professional, informative and understanding. Hannah worked promptly and had my case dismissed before the pleading diet, could not recommend enough. Thank-you Hannah!
Linda Norval
Jul 21, 2021
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Mandy Baptie
May 29, 2021
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C N Defence, Mathew is a amazing defence Lawyer, I had a complex case and I couldn’t have asked for a better defence Lawyer, Mathew kept me updated, everything was explained in great detail. My case turned out much better than I could’ve ever hoped for, if I ever found myself in any situation in the future I would not hesitate to contact Mathew in the first instance. Highly recommended,fast efficient and gets great results.
Steven Drummond
Jul 08, 2018
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I would like to thank Mr Matthew Nicholson of C&N Defence Lawyers and his team for the extremely high level of support and professional advice regarding my court case. Having the right lawyer and expertise made each step of the way through this situation less stressful. I was delighted to have received a positive result in being acquitted and not proven as the case should never have taken place in the first instance. I highly recommend C&N Defence Lawyers.
