Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors in Dundee
Anika Jethwa Solicitors have been providing expert legal representation across Scotland for nearly two decades. Established in Dundee, our firm specialises in criminal defence, family law, and road traffic offences, with a proven track record of success in courts ranging from Justice of the Peace Courts to the High Court of Appeal. Our team combines extensive experience with a commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring robust legal support tailored to individual client needs.We offer services through legal aid and competitive private fees, prioritising immediate assistance at police stations and court appearances. With offices conveniently located near Dundee Sheriff Court, we provide 24/7 emergency legal support and free initial consultations. Our solicitors regularly represent clients throughout Scotland, maintaining a strong reputation for resolving complex legal matters and achieving favourable outcomes through strategic negotiation and courtroom expertise.
Services
Criminal Defence
Children's Law
Road Traffic Law
Emergency Legal Services
Civil Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency legal representation at police stations and courts
- Our solicitors have nearly 20 years' experience in Scottish criminal defence
- We handle cases across all court levels including High Court appeals
- We provide immediate police station attendance and next-day court appearances
- We combine legal aid provision with competitive private fee structures
Services
Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence service provides immediate legal support from police station interviews through to court proceedings. We specialise in handling serious offences including assault, drug charges, and homicide cases. Our solicitors regularly appear in all Scottish courts, offering 24/7 emergency assistance and strategic defence planning to achieve case dismissals or reduced charges.
Children's Law
We offer expert representation in children's hearings and family law matters, including contact disputes and child protection cases. Our solicitors handle appeals and panel hearings with a focus on protecting family relationships. We provide urgent legal intervention to resolve domestic issues affecting child custody arrangements.
Road Traffic Law
Specialising in motoring law, we defend clients facing driving bans and serious traffic offences. Our team regularly handles exceptional hardship cases and special reasons arguments in Justice of the Peace and Sheriff Courts. We focus on preserving driving licences through strategic legal representation and court negotiations.
Emergency Legal Services
Our emergency service provides immediate legal assistance at police stations and courts nationwide. Available 24 hours a day, we ensure clients' rights during police interviews and offer urgent court representation. This service includes free initial consultations and immediate attendance at detention facilities across Scotland.
Civil Court Representation
We represent clients in civil court matters including financial settlements and dispute resolution. Our solicitors handle cases from initial hearings through to appeals, focusing on achieving favourable outcomes through negotiation or litigation. This includes specialisation in interdict applications and children's panel cases.
People
Anika Jethwa
Director and Head of Legal Team
Qualified solicitor with nearly 20 years' experience in criminal defence and family law. Dundee University graduate who established the firm after training at a respected local practice. Specialises in high court appeals and children's panel cases.
Lisa Duffus
Solicitor
Qualified solicitor specialising in criminal law and children's hearings. Joined the firm in 2022 after completing traineeship. Handles both police station attendances and court proceedings across Scotland.
Alanna Bryant
Trainee Solicitor
First-year trainee solicitor focusing on criminal law. Joined the firm in 2024. Assists with case preparation and client consultations under senior supervision.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in criminal defence, children's law, and road traffic offences, with extensive experience in all Scottish courts.
Do you offer emergency legal assistance?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency legal representation at police stations and courts across Scotland.
Do you handle cases outside Dundee?
Yes, we regularly represent clients throughout Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Perth.
What payment options are available?
We offer services through legal aid and competitive private fee arrangements for self-funding clients.
Can you help with urgent court appearances?
Yes, we provide immediate court representation, including same-day appearances at short notice.
