Welcome to WA Legal.
Your award winning criminal defence and road traffic solicitors.
We have a wealth of experience in criminal defence and road traffic matters regularly dealing with cases in the Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court and the High Court. Our service is based around a friendly and approachable attitude appreciating the sensitivity of your case and circumstances. We are able to represent your interests in every corner of Scotland for both court and police station representation. We are on hand 24/7 to offer you advice and assistance and are able to deal with your case no matter how minor or serious the matter. We are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid Board. For those that don’t qualify for legal aid, our fees are competitive and tailored. Please reach out to us to see how we can help you.
Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu & Other Languages
For those that don’t speak fluent English or would prefer to converse in Punjabi, Hindi or Urdu, then WA Legal is the law firm for you. For those that would prefer to speak in other languages including Polish then we can arrange the use of interpretation services for you. Please contact us for more information.
Our Team
Waqqas Ashraf
Principal Director
Our principal director Waqqas Ashraf graduated in Law from the University of Edinburgh. He completed his studies at the University of Glasgow where he obtained his diploma in professional legal practice. Waqqas has a significant wealth of experience in dealing with Criminal and Road Traffic law. He regularly appears in courts across Scotland and deals with all types of cases, from minor speeding cases to murder cases in the High Court of Justiciary.
Waqqas has a strong reputation within the legal profession and his hard work and success has resulted in award winning moments. Waqqas has previously served as a council member to the Law Society of
Scotland where he represented solicitors in the constituency of Paisley, Greenock and Kilmarnock.
Waqqas serves as an independent disciplinary panel member for Scottish Athletics and UK Athletics and in 2022 was appointed as a legal convenor to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland.
Waqqas is bilingual. He speaks English, Urdu and Hindi.
Waqqas works passionately for our clients. He is approachable and tailors his craft to each and every client. Waqqas understands that court proceedings are traumatic and works hard to make every step easier for our clients.
Miriam Ashraf
Director
Miriam has extensive experience in the legal field having worked for a well-recognised international law firm. Her previous area of expertise has led to her forming the ability to focus on detail and ensuring cases are handled professionally under extreme pressure. Miriam predominantly works in our high court team and is involved in case preparation and instructing counsel at the Sheriff Court and the High Court of Justiciary.