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Our solicitors and solicitor advocates deal with all types of cases.

From minor road traffic offences to the most serious charges in the High Court, we will always fight for you.

We can represent clients in any court in the country from our eight offices across Scotland.

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Vacancies

Vacancy: 2x Network and Systems Coordinator

10 July 2025

We’re looking for two highly organised and proactive coordinators to lead and develop the business support function for the Public Defence Solicitors’ Offices.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Intern

11 April 2025

We are looking for an intern to join PDSO Falkirk on a fixed term, part time basis to gain invaluable insight into criminal defence casework.

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Our Falkirk team are moving to a new office

12 March 2025

From Monday 24 March 2025 the PDSO Falkirk office will be in new premises at 71 Manor Street, FK1 1NU.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Senior Solicitor – Glasgow

12 February 2025

Seeking a Senior Solicitor to provide legal defence in summary & solemn courts, & police stations, using expertise of criminal justice system & legal aid.

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SLAB trainee solicitors embark on new-look Civil-Criminal traineeships

3 February 2025

Our CLS Directorate have today welcomed three trainee solicitors who will be the first intake to benefit from a new traineeship in both civil and criminal law

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Website maintenance being carried out on Monday 3 February

30 January 2025

Our website is being moved to a new server on Monday to improve performance, reliability and its ability to handle increased demands