Urfan Dar
Solicitor
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Senior Associate Director
Urfan joined Scullion LAW in 2020 as a respected Solicitor Advocate having gained extensive experience throughout Scotland in the management, direction and presentation of High Court, sheriff and jury, and summary trials. He enjoys the reputation of a meticulous pleader and an excellent trial lawyer having acted in a number of complex cases involving crimes against the person, crimes against property, murder, terrorism offences, financial crime, complex fraud, corporate and white-collar crime, extradition, fatal accident inquiries, proceeds of crime, serious and organised crime, sexual offences, drugs offences, firearms offences, offensive weapons, public order offences, contempt of court proceedings, road traffic offences, including causing death by dangerous driving charges, dangerous and careless driving, drink driving, driving whilst disqualified and other minor RTA offences. He has also instructed and conducted criminal appeals in appellate proceedings at the High Court of Justiciary.
Urfan was granted extended rights of audience and admitted as a Solicitor Advocate in 2014. He is the first Muslim Solicitor Advocate in Scotland and is entitled to appear as counsel in the High Court of Justiciary and Court of Appeal. He is a dedicated professional committed to providing a first class standard of service for his clients.
Urfan is a valued addition to the team, recognised for his forensic attention to detail, skilled, disciplined approach and creative diversity. He adopts a friendly and approachable attitude to his clients but never compromises a robust and competitive approach to the law. He is held in high regard by his peers who recognise his prodigious talents as an accomplished and tactical litigator with exceptional advocacy skills.
Urfan is also a Notary Public who is registered at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. He can speak three different languages being fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi. He has also served as a committee member for the Glasgow Bar Association (“GBA”) and contributed to the development of the law in order to benefit the profession and its members. He compliments a flexible and adaptable approach to working, with research, teaching and mentoring younger members of staff and students who are keen to learn and are seeking opportunities to enhance their professional development. Urfan was a Mosaic Mentor on behalf of the Prince’s Trust in 2017 and thoroughly enjoyed the experience of educating and supporting children from minority and other backgrounds within secondary education.
Urfan has a strong academic background and graduated with Honours from the University of Glasgow in 2001 before going on to serve his apprenticeship with Dickson Minto WS, a leading corporate law firm, receiving the very highest standard of training in corporate, commercial and banking law. His versatility and ability to excel under pressure is an asset to any team.
Urfan can be instructed as either Solicitor or Solicitor Advocate.
Date Admitted: 2004
93 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3ES
Practice Areas
Crime/ Criminal Defence, Driving offences
Scullion law Kris and Urfan
I'd like to thank Kris and Urfan for their hardwork and saving my license. Such a relief for me and my family it's also saved my job.
Both kris and Urfan were very clear clear what their intentions where and how they where going to do it, they kept me fully up to date throughout through out the experience and made me feel confident.
Couldn't recommend them enough.
Thanks again
Lee
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 09 October, 2023
Dear Lee, we are thrilled that Kristopher and Urfan have been able to help you save your license and provide relief for you and your family. If you ever need our assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Best Regards, Scullion Law.
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Speeding ticket
Excellent service the best money I have ever spent. I do over 30,000 miles per annum and as the roads are now saturated with speed cameras mobile,fixed, and hidden. It's almost impossible to do the job without racking up points. If I get more than 12 I lose my livelihood. Well done in getting these cleared
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 25 September, 2023
Hi James thanks so much for sharing your experience! We are delighted to read that you are happy with our service and that we managed to retain your licence and livelihood! Should you require any future legal services please do not hesitate to be in touch! Many thanks Scullion LAW
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Top firm
Used Scullion law a few times now for various legal situations. Brilliant firm all across the board with great communication from start to finish. Always got me the best outcome possible every time , highly recommend for any legal issues 10/10 !
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 20 September, 2023
Thank you for your continued trust in our service. We are delighted to have provided you with great communication and the best possible outcomes for your legal needs. Your recognition of Kristopher, Anna, Urfan and Nicholas's assistance is greatly appreciated. Best Wishes, Scullion Law.
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Criminal Matter
Urfan was great from start to finish. A very calm and knowledgeable guy. I was impressed that he was always available at the end of the phone or on email and always answered quickly, even out of hours.
Hopefully I won’t have a need to use Urfan again but I wouldn’t hesitate to do so.
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 01 September, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Urfan provided you with great service and was always available to assist. Best Regards, Scullion Law.
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Wrongly Accused
The whole experience of this travesty was a total horrifying nightmare. But scullion and Co Guided and Managed me through the Entire process, With a majority not proven verdict.
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 12 June, 2023
Hi Michael, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that you had a horrifying experience. We're glad that we were able to guide and manage you through the entire process. If you have any further questions or need any additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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Excellent
Urfan from scullion is one of the best lawyer.Thank you
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 19 May, 2023
Hi Shumaila, Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear that Urfan has provided you with exceptional legal services. It's wonderful to know that you consider him one of the best lawyers. Thank you once again for choosing our services and for sharing your positive experience.
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Drink Driving Charge
My father was facing a drink driving charge from October 2021. I contacted Scullion Law on his behalf as this was very unknown circumstances that my family were facing. I was in contact with both Urfan at first and then Lucy throughout the case. Both of these lawyers were very patient with my father as he was often confused with what was going on throughout this experience. Lucy kept myself informed throughout the case and advised us of the best course of action. She was professional and friendly and kept me to up to date with everything that was going on with my father's case. We only had to attend court on one occasion. Lucy represented my father on all the other occasions which really helped with the stress on myself, my sister and my father at the time. The outcome of the case was the best we could have hoped for and I can't recommend Scullion Law highly enough.
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 16 May, 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience with Scullion Law. Our team is committed to ensuring that clients feel heard and supported, especially when navigating complex legal matters. We're pleased to hear that Lucy kept you informed, provided advice on the best course of action, and maintained a professional and friendly approach. We're thrilled to hear that the outcome of the case was the best you could have hoped for. It's rewarding for us to know that we were able to achieve a positive result for your family. Thank you for recommending Scullion Law highly. Your trust in our services means a great deal to us. If you or your family require any further legal assistance or have any more questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Best wishes, Scullion Law
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Criminal defence
Brilliant from start to finish. Sound advice with a better than expected outcome from me. Mr Dar was professional from the start. If anyone is reading this, dont hesitate with your reputation, give them a call.
Thanks again
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 01 March, 2023
We appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear of the successful outcome of your case, Craig. We are thrilled that Urfan was able to provide you with sound advice throughout the entirety of the process. From all of us here at Scullion Law we thank you for choosing us as your legal representation and wish you continued success in the future.
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Kept my license
Thankyou to everyone a scullion law for all the help and advise given. Prior to using scullion law I was represented by a different solicitors. On the day of the trial I had been told clearly to plead guilty to a dangerous driving charge. I did not want to plead guilty on that charge as it comes with a minimum mandatory 12 suspension if your licence and many more issues along the way. I was not happy in the advise I was given which resulted in me asking the sheriff for more time to seek out professional advise in which he granted me 2 weeks. I immediately called scullion law and I can’t tell you how happy I was I did so. Nothing was at all a problem fir them and even though we had a small period of time until the trial scullion law kept me up to date and reassured that I was in good hands. Overnight I went from a person of no hope of keeping his licence and losing my job as a result to feeling I had someone on my side and willing to put the effort in to save my license. The end resulting in having the dangerous driving charge dropped to a charge of careless driving which resulted in me receiving 5 penalty points and a £250 fine. I can’t tell you how relived I was at the outcome. Once again I would like to thank all at scullion law and a special thanks to Urfan for his professionalism on the day.
Kind regards
Stephen
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 10 November, 2022
Thank you, Stephen! We really appreciate such detailed feedback and your taking the time to provide this. We look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you for your custom. Regards.
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Excellent service!
Excellent service from start to finish- extremely knowledgeable, professional and communicative!
Lawyer named in this review: Urfan Dar
A representative from Scullion Law Limited responded to this review on 10 November, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are pleased that we were able to assist you and we will ensure your comments are passed on to Urfan.
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