Solicitor Advocate Partner at McGovern Reid Court Lawyers

Bobby Reid

Solicitor Advocate Partner

Bobby Reid, born and brought up in Lanarkshire, graduated with an Honours Law degree from Glasgow University. He has a background in personal injury law representing clients in both the Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland and the Court of Session. He has practiced in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. He has also represented clients at fatal accident inquiries and health & safety prosecutions. In early 2013, he qualified as a civil Solicitor Advocate with extended rights of audience in the Court of Session and the Supreme Court. However, Bobby had a strong desire to practice law in his local community and joined McGovern Reid to concentrate on criminal defence work, road traffic law and Children’s Panel cases. Bobby combines his confident, robust and professional courtroom style, his obvious local knowledge with a friendly and approachable manner to ensure that he achieves the best results possible for the firm’s clients. Bobby was assumed Partner in the Firm in 2018. Outside the day to day working environment, he also tutors law graduates on the online Diploma in Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University and tutors pupils at local schools in the School mock Court project.

17 Caledonian Road, Wishaw, Ml2 8ap, ML2 8AP

He is an experienced Solicitor Advocate Partner who is able to assist you

Practice Areas

Crime/ Criminal Defence

5.0/5 72 Client Reviews 72
  • Crime/ Criminal Defence 100%
72 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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James
James Added 3 weeks ago Report to admin
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March 05, 2025 20250305094825

Triple AAA service

5

Where to Start absolutely AAA service
I was in turnoil with a court lawyer
Who
Had no interest in my case.
So I seeked another lawyer and the best decision I ever made was going to McGovern Reid
I was assigned bobby and from the moment he took my case I knew I was in good hands

Fantastic communication
Pulled all the resources he had to in great time
And I was able to get a result that I didn't even think possible
From this experience my choice in lawyer changed my life for the better.

I would highly recommend anybody whither the case is stacked against your odds or not
These guys are your best bet
Evreytime

Thankyou all again
And special thanks to Bobby
I'll never forget what you did for me , cause you went
Above and beyond and gave a me a 2nd chance

Hope to never have to see yous again in the nicest way possible :)

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Collette
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February 26, 2025 20250226164737

Mcgovern and Reid solicitors wishaw

5

Bobby took my case on at short notice with no problem at all , attended court on my behalf on one occasion and at trial day the advice given and representation were excellent, would highly recommend this practice to all

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Craig
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January 26, 2025 20250126160926

Honestly top class

5

Bobby from mcgivern and reid represented me on my judge and jury trial recently, and i honestly cant thank him enough from start to finish he was all over it, from the metings at the the off to the phone calls at night when i couldent attent the office. He made me feel so confident of sorting this for and by got he deffinatly done that. Kept me very calm and was very confident the whole way even tho the odds were aginst me tha ks agin bobby cant thank you enough

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Edward
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January 21, 2025 20250121140147

The best lawyers about

5

Bobby and Matthew and the team have always done me proud when it comes to court always got me results at court always fought my corner ever time would recommend them to any one who needs legal advice thanks again

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John
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January 21, 2025 20250121122644

Amazing firm

5

Can’t recommend McGovern Reid enough the firm and everything that comes with it Bobby & Mathew were so open and honest with the full case leaving us knowing exsactly where we stood outstanding firm

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Siobhan
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January 21, 2025 20250121121333

Amazing firm

5

Amazing firm & lawyers Mathew and Bobby can’t do enough to help and make sure you are aware of everything that is happening and how it all works , the way he spoke to the jurors and presented himself in court was outstanding I honestly cannot recommend the company enough

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Azam
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January 20, 2025 20250120121747

Excellent

5

Great experience being represented by Bobby Reid, who managed to get the case dropped completely. Very professional and superb communication, puting me at ease. I have no hesitation in recommending Bobby for others.

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Jack
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December 18, 2024 20241218192235

Great and professional law firm! Thanks Bobby Reid and Tom McGovern.

5

Bobby and Tom were very helpful all the way through the process. Put my families and my mind at ease. Would highly recommend McGovern Reid to anyone.

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Liam
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December 17, 2024 20241217175926

Excellent lawyer very friendly

5

Bobby reid has always been there and got a result in court. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Good communication and very understanding. 5 star rating from me.

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Archie
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December 05, 2024 20241205174527

Absolutely delighted!!

5

I am so grateful to Bobby Reid for all his help with my case.
Through a systematic process, using all his knowledge and experience, he managed to reduce what could have been a possible prison sentence down to a suspended sentence.
While this can never be guaranteed, believe me, if it is possible Bobby Reid will fight for it!

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Calum
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February 22, 2025
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Calum

5

A big thank you to Bobby Reid and the full team for their support and dedication and commitment to me I seriously appreciate their hard work and I seriously recommend them to everyone thank yous once again

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Craig
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January 26, 2025
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Craig

5

Honestly a pleasure from start to finish, bobby reid represented me and by god he is a good lawer done me heavy proud at my judge n jury trial at the start of last week. From the meeting and the phonecalls when i couldent attend the office he put me at total ease and pulled it out the bag when the time came thanks again bobby owe yae big time cheers craig

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Azam
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January 20, 2025
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Azam

5

Great experience with Bobby Reid, who managed to get the case dropped. Very approachable and efficient. Great communication which really helped to settle my nerves and put my mind at ease. Cheers Bobby! Found his approach flawless and have absolutely no hesitation on recommending him to others.

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Jack
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December 18, 2024
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Jack

5

Brilliant help from Bobby Reid and Tom McGovern, very professional and have excellent knowledge, highly recommend to anyone.

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Liam
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December 17, 2024
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Liam

5

Great lawyers had fantasic service from all the lawyers in this firm. Frances, tom, bobby and mathew all give great advice and are always there when you need their help and advice 5 star rating and i would highly recommend.

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About Bobby Reid

Bobby Reid, born and brought up in Lanarkshire, graduated with an Honours Law degree from Glasgow University. He has a background in personal injury law representing clients in both the Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland and the Court of Session. He has practiced in both Glasgow and Edinburgh. He has also represented clients at fatal accident inquiries and health & safety prosecutions. In early 2013, he qualified as a civil Solicitor Advocate with extended rights of audience in the Court of Session and the Supreme Court. However, Bobby had a strong desire to practice law in his local community and joined McGovern Reid to concentrate on criminal defence work, road traffic law and Children’s Panel cases. Bobby combines his confident, robust and professional courtroom style, his obvious local knowledge with a friendly and approachable manner to ensure that he achieves the best results possible for the firm’s clients. Bobby was assumed Partner in the Firm in 2018. Outside the day to day working environment, he also tutors law graduates on the online Diploma in Legal Practice at Robert Gordon University and tutors pupils at local schools in the School mock Court project.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact Bobby Reid

Address

McGovern Reid Court Lawyers

17 Caledonian Road

Wishaw

Ml2 8ap

ML2 8AP



Phone 01698 359550

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