Hamilton Sheriff Court — Your Local Criminal Court
If you have been charged with a criminal offence in Wishaw, securing experienced legal representation immediately can make a decisive difference to the outcome of your case. Charles Ferguson Solicitors provide specialist criminal defence across Wishaw and the surrounding North Lanarkshire area, with solicitors available around the clock for emergency callouts, police station attendance, and court appearances. Hamilton Sheriff Court is one of the busiest courts in Scotland, dealing with a high volume of summary and solemn cases from Wishaw, Motherwell, and Hamilton. Our solicitors appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on a daily basis and are well-acquainted with its procedures and the local Procurator Fiscal’s office.
Criminal Charges We Defend in Wishaw
We provide expert defence for all charges, including: Assault and Serious Assault — from minor altercations to charges involving weapons. Drug Offences — possession, supply, and importation. Domestic Abuse — charges under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Sexual Offences — including representation during police investigation. Fraud and Dishonesty — theft, embezzlement, and robbery.
Why Wishaw Residents Trust Charles Ferguson
Wishaw’s cases are heard in Hamilton, where courts operate at high volume. Having a solicitor who understands the Hamilton Procurator Fiscal’s office and the individual preferences of sitting sheriffs provides a meaningful tactical advantage.
Arrested in Wishaw? What to Do Next
If you have been charged by Police Scotland in Wishaw, you will typically receive a citation to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court or be held in custody for the next sitting. In Hamilton, custody courts sit daily.
Serving Wishaw and Surrounding Areas
We serve clients across the entire area, including Coltness, Wishawhill, Pather, Newmains, Overtown, Gowkthrapple, Waterloo, and Cleland. Call 01698 285 885 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.