Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Dundee
Established in 1988, Bruce Short Solicitors has built a reputation as a leading criminal defence law firm in Dundee. With over 100 years of combined experience among our legal team, we specialise in representing clients across Scotland in criminal cases, road traffic offences, licensing hearings, and civil law matters. Our firm is registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board, ensuring accessible legal support for eligible clients. We pride ourselves on our aggressive defence strategies, 24/7 emergency services, and a client-centric approach that prioritises individual needs. Our solicitors regularly appear in Justice of the Peace Courts, Sheriff Courts, and the High Court of Justiciary, delivering robust legal representation tailored to each case.We maintain strong connections within the legal community, enabling us to leverage resources for optimal client outcomes. Our success in complex cases, including serious criminal charges and driving offence defences, underscores our commitment to excellence. We offer free initial consultations and transparent fixed-fee structures for road traffic cases, ensuring clarity and accessibility. With offices in Dundee City Centre, we provide immediate support for police station attendances and court proceedings throughout Scotland. Our dedication to continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of criminal law expertise.
Services
Criminal Defence
Road Traffic Offences
Licensing Hearings
Legal Aid Support
Emergency Lawyers
Court Representation
Police Station Representation
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal support for urgent defence needs
- Our team has over 100 years of combined criminal law expertise
- We provide fixed-fee structures for road traffic offence cases
- Registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board for accessible funding
- Immediate police station attendance within 30 minutes of contact
Associations and certifications
- Scottish Legal Aid Board
What people say
Excellent work
Highly recommended
Delighted by court case
Grateful for assistance
Fantastic results
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides expert legal representation in serious and minor criminal cases across Scotland. We specialise in murder, sexual assault, drug offences, and domestic abuse cases, ensuring clients' rights are protected throughout legal proceedings. With solicitors having over 100 years of combined courtroom experience, we develop tailored defence strategies for Sheriff Courts, High Courts, and Justice of the Peace Courts.
Road Traffic Offences
We offer specialist defence for road traffic offences including drink driving, speeding, and licence disqualification cases. Our solicitors regularly appear in Scottish courts to challenge penalties and prevent driving bans. With a focus on fixed-fee pricing, we help clients retain their licences through strategic legal arguments and evidence analysis, serving business owners and private motorists nationwide.
Emergency Lawyers
Our 24/7 emergency legal service provides immediate support for police station attendances and urgent court matters. Solicitors respond within 30 minutes to client calls, offering free initial consultations and continuous representation during police interviews. This service covers Dundee, Angus, Fife, Edinburgh, Perth, and Aberdeen regions with dedicated out-of-hours support.
Licensing Hearings
We represent clients facing licence suspensions or refusals from local councils, including business and personal licence holders. Our solicitors prepare documentation and present cases at formal hearings to protect clients' licensing rights. This service includes strategic advice on compliance and representation in civil law matters across Scottish jurisdictions.
Legal Aid Support
As Scottish Legal Aid Board registered practitioners, we help eligible clients access government-funded legal representation. We assess eligibility and manage applications for criminal defence and court cases, ensuring financial constraints don't hinder access to quality legal services while maintaining transparency about potential additional costs.
People
Michael Short
Principal Solicitor
Founder of Bruce Short Solicitors in 1988, Michael leads our criminal defence team with over 30 years of courtroom experience. He specialises in high-profile cases across Scottish courts.
Gary Foulis
Compliance Partner
Gary oversees regulatory compliance and case strategy development, ensuring our legal practices meet the highest professional standards while delivering effective client outcomes.
Alexandra Short
Training Partner
Alexandra manages solicitor development programmes, mentoring junior lawyers in criminal law procedures and court representation techniques across Tayside and Central Scotland.
Mark Robbins
Defence Solicitor
Mark specialises in road traffic offence defence, with a 95% success rate in preventing driving bans for clients across Scotland through strategic legal arguments.
Zoe Lyburn
Solicitor
Zoe focuses on licensing hearings and civil law matters, successfully representing clients in over 200 council licence disputes since joining the firm in 2015.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, road traffic offences, licensing hearings, and emergency legal representation across Scottish courts.
Do you offer 24/7 legal support?
Yes, our emergency helpline operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with solicitors available within 30 minutes of contact.
Can you help with drink driving cases?
Our solicitors regularly defend drink driving charges, challenging evidence and negotiating alternatives to disqualification in Sheriff Courts.
How does legal aid work with your firm?
As Scottish Legal Aid Board members, we assess eligibility and manage funded cases while explaining any additional costs transparently.
What if I need immediate police station assistance?
Call our emergency number - we'll attend police stations immediately to provide free legal representation during interviews.
Do you handle cases outside Dundee?
We represent clients in courts throughout Scotland, including Edinburgh, Perth, Aberdeen, and the North East regions.
