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Stephanie’s Story

Stephanie graduated from the University of Stirling in 2011. There, she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree with Honours. Stephanie subsequently obtained a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Glasgow.

Her career began at a small firm in Dumfries where she took on an array of complex cases spanning criminal law and family legal matters that truly showcased both her skill, professionalism and dedication to her clients.

One particularly groundbreaking case, early in her career, involved Stephanie boldly representing a client accused of an historic rape within the context of his marriage. The alleged offence had been said to have occurred in 1984 yet was reported in 2016. Such nonconsensual spousal sexual offences were not yet recognised legally in 1984. Despite facing incredibly long odds battling more experienced solicitors, Stephanie’s relentless and impassioned efforts ultimately drove progress towards acknowledging that the law could not be applied retrospectively and achieving a just outcome for her client.

Additional career highlights on Stephanie’s impressive resume include assisting the legal defence team of a highly controversial and prominent client facing over 55 charges of child sexual abuse on Indictment in the High Court. Through her meticulous research, case preparation, and steadfast support in helping Counsel, Stephanie played an integral role in successfully getting over two-thirds of the charges thrown out. This reduced the indictment from 55 charges down to 17.

Over the many years since embarking on this profession, Stephanie has developed into a tremendously skilled and agile courtroom advocate, representing clients across all levels of Scotland’s court system. She has successfully taken on a strikingly wide gamut of criminal defence cases. This includes charges related to violent assaults, sexual offending, theft, arson, drug-related offences, domestic disputes, murder, and more.

Stephanie has built a strong reputation for achieving overwhelmingly positive outcomes, even when the stakes seem impossibly high. She is renowned for providing professional legal representation of a very high standard, for every client, in every case.

In addition to her legal accomplishments, Stephanie has served in the British Army since 2007. She has risen through the ranks, serving both abroad and in the UK. In 2023, she completed her training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and she is now a Commissioned Officer. Her military background, combined with her legal expertise, uniquely positions her to represent military personnel facing prosecution. Stephanie’s first-hand knowledge of military procedures and training allows her to provide exceptional legal representation in both civilian court proceedings and Court Martial cases. In 2025, she won the award for “Military Values in Business” at the Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards. She is passionate about closing the gap between the civilian legal profession and the Armed Forces. She is driven to ensure that all service personnel receive the best representation from a Solicitor who truly understands Service life.

Her military clients have credited Stephanie for her hard work in their cases. She has a deep understanding of the impact of court proceedings and can easily liaise with her clients’ Chain of Command, if needed. Due to her skill and attention to detail, she has been able to achieve a great outcome in the case, save the individual’s career and preserve the all-important pension as well.

Unsurprisingly, her outstanding track record and tireless work ethic have not gone unnoticed. She has amassed lots of glowing testimonials from both legal peers and clients. Among the most prominent themes within these testimonials is praise for Stephanie’s consistency in providing clear, logically explained legal advice. Another common theme is her staunch commitment to keeping clients continually updated, which helps mitigate feelings of fear and powerlessness.

Beyond her legal endeavours, Stephanie finds joy in spending time with her young family and pursuing outdoor activities. She has been known to arrive at Court on her Kawasaki Er- 6f. Her passion for motorbiking showcases her adventurous spirit and determination—a reflection of the energy she brings to her legal practice