We are a leading firm of criminal defence lawyers based near Glasgow in the West of Scotland. Our team is comprised of 10 dedicated specialist criminal defence lawyers. For nearly 30 years McCusker McElroy & Gallanagh has provided specialist advice and advocacy of the highest quality in every aspect of criminal law in Scotland. Our solicitors have over 110 years combined experience in criminal law practice in Scotland.
It was founded by Charlie McCusker and John McElroy, two highly successful lawyers from Johnstone and Paisley respectively. The firm has been hugely successful ever since. Year upon year we are among the top Criminal Defence firms in the Scottish Legal Aid tables. This level of success is no coincidence. In Scotland, like many countries, individuals are free to be represented by the lawyer of their choice.
We have a country-wide client base built up over 26 years through word of mouth alone. This shows the level of client satisfaction consistently attained by our solicitors.
It was founded by Charlie McCusker and John McElroy, two highly successful lawyers from Johnstone and Paisley respectively. The firm has been hugely successful ever since. Year upon year we are among the top Criminal Defence firms in the Scottish Legal Aid tables. This level of success is no coincidence. In Scotland, like many countries, individuals are free to be represented by the lawyer of their choice.
We have a country-wide client base built up over 26 years through word of mouth alone. This shows the level of client satisfaction consistently attained by our solicitors.
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Terry Gallanagh studied Law at Strathclyde University achieving a LLB 2:1 Honours Degree and subsequent Diploma in Legal Practice.
He was also awarded The Diploma in Forensic Medical Science by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London and is a Notary Public.
Terry also served as Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators of Paisley and played an active role in representing the Legal Profession in Governmental Discussion on issues of Criminal Legal Aid.
He is also a Peer Reviewer of other Criminal Defence Practioners on behalf of the Scottish Legal Aid Board to ensure their standard of work is appropriate.
He was also awarded The Diploma in Forensic Medical Science by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London and is a Notary Public.
Terry also served as Dean of the Royal Faculty of Procurators of Paisley and played an active role in representing the Legal Profession in Governmental Discussion on issues of Criminal Legal Aid.
He is also a Peer Reviewer of other Criminal Defence Practioners on behalf of the Scottish Legal Aid Board to ensure their standard of work is appropriate.
The Court of Criminal Appeal sits within the High Court of Justiciary at Lawnmarket in Edinburgh.
It hears appeals from summary and solemn level prosecutions in Scotland.
Whilst we aim for acquittal in all trial matters there are unfortunately some cases in which miscarriages of justice occur.
In such circumstances an appeal is required.
Our solicitors have extensive knowledge of the law relative to appeals in Scotland.
We have successfully argued a wide variety of appeals against conviction and sentence in the past.
It hears appeals from summary and solemn level prosecutions in Scotland.
Whilst we aim for acquittal in all trial matters there are unfortunately some cases in which miscarriages of justice occur.
In such circumstances an appeal is required.
Our solicitors have extensive knowledge of the law relative to appeals in Scotland.
We have successfully argued a wide variety of appeals against conviction and sentence in the past.
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