This compact established Criminal Practice has over twenty-five years experience in advising and representing accused persons throughout the Scottish Judicial System.
This Edinburgh-based firm is pleased to provide assistance to clients in all Courts (District, Sheriff and High) in Scotland.
We frequently undertake correspondent work for other lawyers in relation to Bail Appeals and Appeal proceedings in Edinburgh.
The emerging Human Rights Cases also form part of our caseload.
We are contactable 24 hours a day. Emergency attendances upon arrested persons/detainees held in police stations prior to court appearances are vital in ensuring that basic rights of fairness are upheld.
We arrange visits at request upon convicted or remand prisoners who require appeal advice or need representation.
Feel free to call and discuss any problem that you may have with the utmost confidentiality. Situated in the Grassmarket in Edinburgh’s Old Town we are conveniently placed for attending all local Courts and welcome appointments here within usual office hours or by arrangement.
Private client Conveyancing and Estate Agency business is undertaken. Do not hesitate to request a written quotation for your sale/purchase. An example Schedule of Particulars of sale can be provided for your examination.
Wills and Executry work is also undertaken.
We will provide a “diagnostic “ interview without charge, although eligible clients may be entitled to Legal Aid.
Criminal Defence
Estate Agency/Domestic conveyancing
ROY HARLEY graduated LL.B at Aberdeen University and qualified as a Solicitor in1973. After 10 years experience in Edinburgh firms, HARLEY & CO was set up in 1983.
Roy is a Notary Public and is currently a Council Member of the Society of Solicitors to the Supreme Courts.
Roy is fluent in French and assists the French Consul in Edinburgh as ‘Avocat du Consulat’ and regularly represents French nationals who find themselves in difficulties in Scotland.