Emergency Criminal Lawyers Glasgow & West Coast (formerly Berlow Rahman) is a leading criminal defence law firm specializing in providing immediate, round-the-clock legal assistance to individuals facing criminal charges across Scotland. Renowned for their 24/7 availability and deep expertise in criminal law, they stand out as one of the largest and most reliable criminal defence practices in the region, with a strong track record of achieving favourable outcomes such as dropped charges, acquittals, and non-custodial sentences.
The firm takes a client-centred approach, offering free legal consultations and dedicated support through Legal Aid applications, ensuring access to justice regardless of financial circumstances. With over 80 years of combined experience, their team of solicitors and barristers provides robust representation in police stations, courts, and fatal accident inquiries across Scotland. They are particularly recognized for their swift response times—often arriving at police stations within 35 minutes—and their expertise in serious and complex criminal cases, including murder, sexual offences, and high-stakes fraud allegations.
Services Offered
- Breach of the Peace & Section 38 (s38) offences
- Assaulting/threatening retail workers
- Released from custody on an undertaking
- Domestic crime and domestic violence charges
- Murder and culpable homicide/attempted murder
- Assault and crimes under the Emergency Workers Act
- Possession of offensive weapons
- Self-defence cases
- Drug offences (possession, intent to supply, trafficking, production)
- Road traffic offences (drink driving, drug driving, careless/dangerous driving, speeding, mobile phone use, disqualified driving, insurance offences, camera offences, Notice of Intended Prosecution)
- Sexual offences (rape, indecent assault, harassment, indecent communications, historic sexual offences, revenge porn, grooming, child pornography)
- Theft, shoplifting, and fraud (benefit fraud, furlough fraud, mortgage fraud, embezzlement, money laundering)
- Internet crime
- Criminal damage and vandalism
- Perjury, contempt of court, and public justice crimes (wasting police time, assaulting a police officer, perverting the course of justice)
- Health and safety prosecutions and corporate manslaughter
- Fatal accident inquiries
- Legal Aid applications and free police station representation
Serving clients throughout Scotland—including Glasgow, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Edinburgh, Airdrie, Motherwell, and Paisley—the firm provides comprehensive support in English and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Their extensive experience and commitment to securing dismissals, reduced charges, and non-custodial outcomes make them a trusted choice for individuals and families navigating the criminal justice system.
