Criminal Lawyer Greenock
Strong Defence Across Inverclyde. 24/7 emergency callout at Greenock Sheriff Court.
Local Defence Lawyers
24/7 Police Station Help
When you face criminal charges in Greenock or anywhere in Inverclyde, the stakes are high and the need for experienced legal representation is immediate. Charles Ferguson Solicitors provide specialist criminal defence to clients across Greenock, Port Glasgow, and Gourock, with solicitors available 24 hours a day for emergencies, police station attendance, and urgent court matters. Our Glasgow office at 20-23 Woodside Crescent, G3 7QL provides convenient access for Inverclyde clients, with Greenock connected to Glasgow by regular train services and the A8/M8 road corridor.
Greenock Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Greenock Sheriff Court is located at 1 Nelson Street, Greenock PA15 1TR, within the Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde. The court handles both summary and solemn criminal cases arising from across the Inverclyde area. The Justice of the Peace Court also sits within the same building. Greenock West train station is approximately 500 metres from the court, with regular services to Glasgow. There is no public car park at the courthouse, but Nelson Street and surrounding streets offer free on-street parking.
Criminal Offences We Defend in Greenock
Assault and Violence — common assault through to serious assault, including incidents in Greenock's town centre and waterfront areas. Drug Offences — possession, supply, and being concerned in the supply of controlled substances across Inverclyde. Domestic Abuse — offences under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018, protective orders, and bail matters. Theft and Dishonesty — shoplifting, housebreaking, fraud, and reset of stolen property. Public Order — threatening or abusive behaviour, breach of the peace, and antisocial behaviour. Road Traffic — drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, and all motoring offences on the A8, A78, and local roads. Weapons Offences — possession of knives and offensive weapons in public places. Sexual Offences — charges under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
Inverclyde: A Distinct Community We Are Committed To Serving
Greenock, the principal town of Inverclyde, has a rich maritime heritage as a historic shipbuilding and port town on the south bank of the Firth of Clyde. Criminal cases from across Inverclyde — including Port Glasgow and Gourock — are heard at Greenock Sheriff Court. Our solicitors bring considerable experience of appearing at this court and understand the prosecution approach of the local Procurator Fiscal's office. 24/7 Emergency Callout — arrested in Greenock or Inverclyde? Call us immediately on 0141 345 5735. Legal Aid Accepted. Free Initial Consultation. Regular trains from Greenock connect to our Woodside Crescent office in under 40 minutes.
Areas We Serve in Inverclyde
We provide criminal defence representation to clients across the whole of Inverclyde, including Greenock town centre, the East End and West End, Bow Farm, Larkfield, Braeside, Port Glasgow, Gourock, Kilmacolm, Inverkip, Wemyss Bay, and surrounding areas. Call 0141 345 5735 at any hour — we will be there.
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