Inverness based

Criminal Defence and Road Traffic Lawyers

Expert criminal & road traffic lawyers with over 30 years' experience. Free initial consultation.

Free consultation Call 01463 240477

Experience

30+ years

High Court

Solicitor Advocate

Enquiries

Strictly confidential

Whatever you've been accused of, expert advice from the outset is vital. Every case at Chapman Solicitors is handled by a highly experienced solicitor, never a trainee, and prepared with scrupulous attention to detail.

What we do

Areas we defend

Three decades of criminal practice across the full spectrum of offences, from the High Court to the magistrates' bench.

Murder & culpable homicide

Senior led defence in the most serious High Court proceedings.

Sexual offences

Sensitive, rigorous representation handled with absolute discretion.

Drugs & firearms

Supply, possession and serious organised crime allegations.

Assault & breach of the peace

From summary complaints to solemn proceedings on indictment.

Fraud & embezzlement

Complex financial and document heavy cases, meticulously prepared.

Road traffic offences

Drink driving, totting up and exceptional hardship licence defences.

Why Chapman

Experience where it counts

30+ years' criminal law experience

A track record across Scotland's courts, from Inverness to the High Court in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

In-house Solicitor Advocate

Direct High Court representation. We don't hand your case to an outside advocate.

Advice from your first contact

Expert guidance from the police station onward, even during interview under caution.

Strictly confidential, always

Every enquiry and conversation is treated in the strictest confidence.

The team

Senior solicitors on every case

Michael Chapman

LLB (Hons), NP, SSC, Solicitor Advocate

Principal

Over 30 years in criminal practice, many of them in Glasgow, with extensive High Court experience including the most serious offences. Regularly instructed to appear for other firms' clients at High Court level.

Pauline Chapman

LLB, Dip LB

Solicitor

Qualified in 1983; a former Principal Prosecutor and experienced defence lawyer with extensive High Court preparation and supervision experience across complex criminal matters.

Who we help

Clear answers on funding your defence

Legal Aid clients

You may qualify for Legal Aid even if you're in full time employment. Contact us and we'll help you find out quickly and without obligation.

Private clients

Your fee is agreed in advance with no hidden costs, so you'll always know exactly what your defence will cost from the outset.

Thoroughly professional from start to finish.

Former client

I knew you were a phone call away.