Inverness Defence Lawyers

INVERNESS DEFENCE LAWYERS PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION TO ANYONE SUSPECTED OR ACCUSED OF A CRIME

Our Team

PATTERSON & CO

We are a local team of lawyers in Inverness who have decades of combined expertise. We represent clients for all crimes, at all police stations and at all courts throughout the Highlands.

Our main office is located directly opposite Burnett Road Police Station and the Inverness Justice Centre.

Known for our expertise, dedication and empathy, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal representation. We will take time to listen carefully and understand your position in order that we can give you the best possible result in your case . Our team of lawyers will provide you will the strongest possible representation to ensure your freedom, reputation or livelihood is not at risk.

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What We Do

INVERNESS

INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT

Patterson & Co Defence Lawyers represent clients at Inverness Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court which operates in the Inverness Justice Centre on Longman Road. Please contact us should you require representation at court. Please note our Inverness office is located directly opposite the court.

Contact Details

Postal address: The Inverness Justice Centre Longman Road Inverness IV1 1AH

Telephone number: 01463 230782

Fax: 01463 710602

Email: inverness@scotcourts.gov.uk

Directions By Rail

The train station is situated on Academy Street approximately a quarter of a mile from the court and about a five minute walk. Visit ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries for train times. By taxi The main taxi rank is at Academy Street, adjacent to the train station.

By Air

Inverness Airport is 10 miles east of Inverness. Travelling east along the A96 (Inverness to Aberdeen main route) the access road to the airport is well signposted. There are regular flights to a number of Scottish airports.

On Arrival

On arrival, please report at reception on ground floor in the main building. In the event that reception is unattended, please go to to the public offices on the first floor. You may be screened by hand held scanners and baggage checks may also be made. There is disabled access and parking at the front of the building for those with mobility issues and a blue badge holder only. A lift is available for use by people with restricted mobility and there are disabled toilet facilities; If you have any specific access requirements please contact the sheriff clerk’s office. There is no general public parking. The nearest public parking is at Rose Street.

Opening Times

Opening Times Mon – Fri 09.00 – 13:00,14:00 – 16:00

Public Holidays 2026

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TAIN

TAIN WICK SHERIFF COURT

Patterson and Co Defence Lawyers regularly represent clients at Tain Sheriff Court. Please contact us should you require representation at court.

Contact Details Postal address: High Street, Tain, IV19 1AB

Telephone number: 01862 892518

Email: tain@scotcourts.gov.uk

Directions
Tain High Street is well served by public transport. Use the journey planner for public transportation information.

By bus
Stagecoach buses from Inverness and Dornoch to Tain stop on the High Street either opposite or outside the post office in Tain.

For timetables contact Traveline 0871 2002233 or see the website.

By rail
The nearest rail station is approximately a ten minute walk. Visit ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries for train times.

By car
There is no public parking available at the court house. There are a number of free car parks off nearby streets.

By air
The nearest Airport is Inverness which is approximately 35 miles from Tain

On Arrival
When you arrive at the sheriff court please report to the sheriff clerk’s office on the ground floor.

If you have any mobility issues please contact 01862 892518 prior to attending as the courtroom is on the second floor.

Opening Times

Opening Times Mon – Fri 09.00 – 13:00,14:00 – 16:00

Public Holidays 2026

STORNOWAY

STORNOWAY WICK SHERIFF COURT

Patterson and Co Defence Lawyers regularly represent clients at Stornoway Sheriff Court. Please contact us should you require representation at court.

Contact Details Postal address: Sheriff Court House, 9 Lewis Street, Stornoway,

HS1 2JF

Main telephone:
01851 702231

Fax:
01851 704296

Email: stornoway@scotcourts.gov.uk

Directions
The court is about 5-10 minutes walk from Stornoway town centre. Please use the Journey Planner for public transportation information.

By bus
The bus station is at South Beach and is a 5-10 minutes walk from the Court. Bus timetables can be found at the website.

By car
There is a public car park at the court. There are limited parking spaces which are on a first come first served basis. Other parking is available at South Beach Quay (Free Parking) and Perceval Square.

By taxi
There is a taxi rank 10 minute walk from the court.

By air
The nearest airport is Stornoway Airport (3 miles) – 01851 707400. There are daily flights to Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. There is no bus service to the Airport.

On Arrival
On arrival please report to the sheriff clerk’s office. You will be directed from there to where you need to go in the building. If you are attending for jury duty please report to reception.

Access for wheelchair users is at the rear of the court building. If you have any specific access requirements please contact the sheriff clerk’s office on 01851 702231.

Opening Times

Opening Times Mon – Fri 09.00 – 13:00,14:00 – 16:00

Public Holidays 2026

WICK

WICK SHERIFF COURT

Patterson and Co Defence Lawyers regularly represent clients at Wick Sheriff Court. Please contact us should you require representation at court.

Please note our Wick office is located in Kirk Lane, which is directly parallel to the High Street where the court is located.

Contact Details Postal address: Sheriff Court House, Bridge Street, Wick,
Caithness, KW1 4AJ

Telephone number: 01955 602846

Fax:
01955602846

Email: wick@scotcourts.gov.uk

Directions
When you arrive at the Sheriff Court, please report to the Sheriff Clerks Office where you will be guided to the courtroom.

If you have any mobility issues, please contact 01955602846 prior to attending as the courtroom is on the second floor of the building.

By Taxi:
Wick Taxis

Jimmy’s Taxi 01955 602727

Johnny’s Taxi 01955605041

Miller’s Cabs 01955 606464

Ormlie Taxi’s 01847 893434

Meiklejohn’s 01847 892827

By Air:
The nearest Airport is Wick which is approximately a 20 min walk from the Court House or 5 minutes by car.

Airport 01955 603914 Logan Air 01955 602294

Opening Times

Opening Times Mon – Fri 09.00 – 13:00,14:00 – 16:00

Public Holidays 2026

ELGIN

ELGIN WICK SHERIFF COURT

Patterson and Co Defence Lawyers regularly represent clients at Elgin Sheriff Court. Please contact us should you require representation at court.

Contact details Postal address: Sheriff Courthouse, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BU

Telephone number: 01343 542505

Fax:01343 559517

Email: elgin@scotcourts.gov.uk

Directions
Situated in the centre of Elgin at the corner of High Street and Glover Street. Please use the journey planner for public transportation information.

By bus
The bus station is a five minute walk from the courthouse.

By rail
The nearest rail station is approximately a ten minute walk. Visit ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries for train times.

By car
There is no public car parking at the court, the nearest multi-storey car park is at the St Giles Shopping Centre, a short walk along the High Street. There is also some limited on-street car parking in the streets behind the courthouse.

By taxi
There is a taxi rank on the High Street in front of “The Muckle Cross”.

On arrival
On arrival, please report to the court officer at reception or to the sheriff clerk’s office on the first floor. You will be directed from there as to where you need to go in the building.

To enter the building you may be asked to pass through airport type screening and your bags or briefcases may be searched.

If you are attending for jury duty please come to the main reception where you will be directed to the courtroom.

Wheelchair users can access the building via the back door or the main entrance. If you have any specific access requirements please contact the sheriff clerk’s office.

Opening Times

Opening Times Mon – Fri 09.00 – 13:00,14:00 – 16:00

Public Holidays 2026

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