Business Details
32 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Dumfries Since 1994
Established in 1994, Lindsay Solicitors has built a reputation for delivering expert legal representation across Dumfries and the surrounding regions. Specialising in criminal law, family law, and road traffic law, our firm combines decades of experience with a client-focused approach to navigate complex legal challenges. Our team of qualified solicitors advocates for clients in courts ranging from Justice of the Peace Courts to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, ensuring accessible justice through legal aid eligibility and flexible payment plans.In 2014, we relocated to a purpose-designed office within a Grade 2 listed Georgian building, blending modern infrastructure with historical character to better serve our clients. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practice, and community engagement underscores every case we handle, from contentious divorces to serious criminal defence matters.
Services
Criminal Law
Family Law
Divorce
Road Traffic Law
Child Law
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in Scottish court proceedings.
- Our practice combines historical premises with state-of-the-art legal infrastructure.
- We offer legal aid eligibility assessments and flexible payment arrangements.
- Our team provides representation in all levels of Scottish criminal and civil courts.
- We prioritise client accessibility through modern communication systems and office design.
Associations and certifications
- Scottish Legal Aid Board
Services
Criminal Law
We provide expert representation in all levels of Scottish criminal courts, from Justice of the Peace Courts to the Supreme Court. Our solicitors-advocates handle cases ranging from minor offences to serious charges like murder, offering honest case assessments and legal aid eligibility checks. With experience in both summary and solemn procedures, we ensure clients understand court processes and maintain communication throughout their cases.
Family Law
Our family law services address relationship breakdowns, child custody arrangements, and financial settlements. We guide clients through divorce proceedings, cohabitation agreements, and child maintenance issues while prioritising children's best interests. With expertise in Scots law regarding matrimonial assets and protective orders, we help clients achieve fair outcomes through negotiation or court representation.
Road Traffic Law
We represent clients facing road traffic charges from speeding to dangerous driving. Our team handles court procedures for licence endorsements, disqualifications, and penalty points while explaining clients' rights regarding special capacity defences. We advise on exceptional hardship claims and ensure proper documentation is presented during proceedings in Justice of the Peace Courts or Sheriff Courts.
Legal Aid
As a Scottish Legal Aid Board-registered firm, we assess clients' eligibility for criminal and civil legal aid. Our services include application assistance for legal aid coverage in family matters, criminal defence, and children's panels. We ensure clients understand their financial obligations while maintaining quality representation regardless of payment method.
Child Law
We specialise in child law cases involving residence, contact, and adoption. Our solicitors advise on Children's Panel referrals, specific issue orders, and adoption proceedings while prioritising children's welfare. We represent parents and children in court proceedings, ensuring clients understand their rights and obligations under Scots law regarding parental responsibilities and care arrangements.
Questions
What areas of law does Lindsay Solicitors specialise in?
We specialise in criminal law, family law, road traffic law, child law, and legal aid cases across Dumfries and South Scotland.
Can I get legal aid for my case?
We assess eligibility for legal aid in criminal, civil, and children's matters through the Scottish Legal Aid Board registration.
What court levels do you represent clients in?
Our solicitors-advocates represent clients in Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts, High Courts, and Appeal Courts.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer monthly payment plans for private clients and provide legal aid assessments to ensure accessible representation.
What makes your firm different from other solicitors?
We combine 30+ years of experience with modern facilities in a historic Dumfries building, prioritising client communication and tailored legal solutions.
Reviews (4)
Susan Campbell
Jan 03, 2020
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This place made an extremely simple divorce into a long drawn out process which was ridiculously expensive!I don't think dogs belong in a Solicitors office.
Leila Smith
Dec 26, 2018
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I would just like to say that the service i have received from Lindsay Solicitors has been first class. I would highly recommend them.
Peter Stewart - Kelbie Actor Scriptwriter
Oct 08, 2018
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Avoid - Avoid At All Costs. Do not trust, they have been noted to spy on former clients at the Dumfries Sheriff Court. withholding key evidence from ex clients leading to lying in court on evidence that was disclosed to themselves but not too the clients. Peeping round court room's doors to listen into ex clients private conversations in court rooms. Personally I find them very unhelpful and unkind.
Unknown
May 03, 2018
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I would definitely not recommend Lindsay solicitors they are rude in there replies and lie on statements they seem like they dont care about your case and find them absolutely useless. I am now requesting my file to be sent to a different firm who hopefully should do a better job than Lindsay solicitors. Be warned Lindsay solicitors are a waste off time Ive wasted nea 12 month on them and got nowhere!!
