Joseph G Boyd & Co Court Lawyers is a mixed court practice based in Edinburgh that provides criminal defence, civil litigation and Children’s Hearings representation across Scotland. The firm is approved by the Scottish Legal Aid Board to provide legal aid funding where clients qualify, and it routinely appears in Scottish courts and tribunal forums to advance client interests in complex matters.

The practice is led by principal solicitor Joseph G Boyd, a solicitor since 2011 with extensive experience in court advocacy and tribunal work and a former solicitor member and convenor on Law Society of Scotland regulatory committees. The firm has built a reputation for tenacious representation and a record of favourable client outcomes in high-profile and routine matters alike.

Client service is delivered through careful case investigation, clear communication and practical support during stressful proceedings. The firm emphasises accessible advice, offers a free 20-minute consultation, and prioritises making legal processes as manageable as possible for clients by explaining options clearly and pursuing Legal Aid funding where eligible.

About Joseph G Boyd & Co Court Lawyers

Founded in 2020

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Family

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

The firm provides criminal defence from the police station through court hearings, representing clients charged with a range of offences and pursuing the best possible outcomes through court advocacy and negotiated resolutions. Work includes conducting thorough investigations, preparing mitigation, advising on Legal Aid eligibility and delivering in-court advocacy to protect clients’ rights and interests.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Lawsuits & Disputes

Joseph G Boyd & Co handles civil litigation and tribunal work including housing, debt, mental health and related disputes, offering pragmatic case assessment, procedural management and court representation across Scotland. The team prepares pleadings, gathers evidence, and advances dispute resolution or litigation strategies tailored to each client’s circumstances.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Family

The firm represents children and families at Children’s Panel hearings and related court proceedings, guiding clients through the Scottish Children’s Hearing System and subsequent legal processes. Services focus on protecting the welfare and legal rights of children and families, preparing case materials, attending hearings and advocating for outcomes that reflect the best interests of those involved.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

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