Graham Walker Criminal Solicitors – Kilmarnock is a prominent criminal defence law firm operating throughout Scotland, with a strong presence in Glasgow, Ayr, and Kilmarnock. Specializing exclusively in criminal law, the firm stands out for its 24/7 availability, with a dedicated hotline staffed by criminal lawyers ready to assist at any time. As one of the largest and most respected criminal defence practices in the region, they offer robust legal aid services and have a proven track record of achieving favourable outcomes for clients.
The firm takes a client-centred approach, emphasizing respect, dignity, and compassion during what is often a highly stressful period. With over 80 years of combined experience across their team, they handle cases of all severities—from minor motoring violations to high-stakes murder trials—and represent clients in police stations, courts, and fatal accident inquiries nationwide. They are particularly noted for their expertise in securing dropped charges, non-custodial sentences, and acquittals, and provide free legal consultations while assisting with legal aid applications.
Services Offered
- Breach of the Peace & Section 38 (s38) offences
- Assaulting/threatening retail workers
- Domestic violence charges
- Murder and culpable homicide/attempted murder
- Assault, including 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, mobile phone use, speeding, traffic light violations, driving disqualified, camera offences, NIP, driving without insurance, new driving bans, failing to identify driver)
- 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, perverting the course of justice, wasting police time, assaulting a police officer
- Health and safety prosecutions and corporate manslaughter
- Fatal accident inquiries
- Release on undertaking and bail matters
- Legal aid applications and free police station visits
The firm serves clients across Scotland, with offices strategically located near major courts including Glasgow Sheriff Court and Kilmarnock Sheriff Court. They provide services in English and are recognized for their extensive involvement in high-profile criminal cases, supported by a team with decades of specialized experience in Scottish criminal law.
