30+
Years of criminal defence practice
24/7
Available for arrest and police station calls
All
Scottish criminal courts covered
100%
Criminal defence, no other practice area
The firm

George More & Company is a specialist criminal defence firm based in Edinburgh. The firm was established by George More, one of Scotland's most experienced criminal defence solicitors, and has built a reputation for meticulous case preparation and passionate defence at every level of court.

The firm is based in Edinburgh and has offices in Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. We are however available for instruction in any criminal court in Scotland, and regularly appear in courts across the country.

We are acutely aware of the stress and anxiety caused merely by being accused of a criminal offence. We pride ourselves on the meticulous preparation of each and every case and the passionate defence of it in court. Every client receives the full attention of a qualified solicitor from the first consultation through to the conclusion of proceedings.

We accept Legal Aid in all cases where clients qualify. We never charge privately if you are entitled to public funding.

Chambers & Partners ranked
Legal 500 ranked
Law Society of Scotland
SLAB registered
Our people
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Kathleen B. More
LL.B.(Hons), Dip L.P.
Partner
  • Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 ranked
  • Lecturer in Criminal Court Practice, Edinburgh University
  • Murder and rape convictions overturned on appeal

Among Scotland's most recognised criminal defence solicitors, Kathleen has a formidable record at trial and on appeal — particularly in the most serious cases before the courts.

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Richard A. K. Souter
LL.B.(Hons), Dip L.P.
Partner
  • Solicitor-Advocate (High Court) since January 2010
  • Former Procurator Fiscal experience
  • Instructed in murder, rape and major drug importation

Richard's career spans both prosecution and defence, giving him an exceptional understanding of how serious cases are built and challenged at the highest level of the Scottish courts.

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Melissa Virtue
LL.B.(Hons), Dip L.P.
Senior Solicitor
  • Joined the firm as a trainee in 2014
  • Background in restorative justice with SACRO
  • Bail Appeals, solemn and High Court proceedings

A committed and thorough solicitor, Melissa has developed her practice across the full range of criminal proceedings, bringing diligence and genuine care to every client and every case.

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Debbie Baillie
 
Office Manager
  • First point of contact for new clients
  • Coordinates case preparation and administration
  • Ensures cases are presented to the highest standard

Debbie is the heartbeat of the office — calm, professional, and deeply committed to ensuring every client feels supported and every case receives the care it demands.

Courts we appear in
Justice of the Peace Court
Minor offences & summary proceedings
Sheriff Court (Summary)
Summary criminal proceedings
Sheriff Court (Solemn)
Jury trials and serious offences
High Court of Justiciary
Most serious criminal cases in Scotland
Court of Criminal Appeal
Appeals against conviction or sentence
Youth Court
Proceedings involving young persons

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