Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Specialist Legal Representation Plymouth
Established in 2000, MACS Legal Services is led by Managing Director Colin McEwen, a solicitor with over 24 years of legal expertise and a former Armed Forces member. Our firm combines deep military understanding with extensive legal networks, offering specialist representation in criminal, military, family, and motoring law. We prioritise client care, plain English communication, and transparent case management, supported by partnerships with leading barristers' chambers.With 24/7 emergency coverage and fixed-fee options, we deliver tailored solutions for complex legal challenges. Our team's experience spans high-profile cases, including murder trials, military court martials, and motoring offence defences, ensuring clients receive strategic advocacy at every court level. We maintain accreditation by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and operate with strict adherence to ethical standards and client confidentiality.
Services
Criminal Law
Military Law
Family Law
Motoring Offences
Court Representation
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 24 years of legal expertise with military law specialisation
- 24/7 emergency legal coverage for urgent cases
- Transparent fixed-fee pricing structures available
- Established network of leading barristers' chambers
- Client-centred approach with plain English communication
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulatory Authority
Services
Criminal Law Representation
We provide comprehensive criminal law services covering serious fraud, corporate manslaughter, cyber crime, and sexual offences. Our team works with leading barristers to handle complex cases at all court levels. With 24/7 police station coverage and Crown Court expertise, we specialise in defending clients against high-level allegations while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
Military Law Expertise
Leveraging our director's military background, we offer specialist representation for service personnel facing court martial or Queens Regulations breaches. Our services include defence against violent offences, drug charges, and career-impacting allegations. We understand military protocols and provide tailored strategies to protect service members' careers and reputations through all legal proceedings.
Motoring Offences
We specialise in defending motoring offences including dangerous driving, drink driving, and totting-up disqualifications. Our services cover special reasons arguments, exceptional hardship claims, and licence retention strategies. With fixed-fee options and 24/7 emergency coverage, we help clients minimise penalties while navigating complex road traffic legislation and court procedures.
Family Law Matters
Our family law services include divorce proceedings, financial relief, and child contact arrangements. We operate on agreed fixed fees for transparent budgeting. The team handles injunctions, occupation orders, and complex asset divisions, working with specialist conveyancers when required to ensure comprehensive solutions for family legal matters.
People
Colin McEwen
Managing Director/Solicitor
Qualified solicitor since 2000 with 24 years' legal experience and former Armed Forces member. Specialises in criminal, military, and motoring law. Leads client-focused representation with emphasis on plain English communication and strategic advocacy.
Questions
Do you offer emergency legal services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 legal coverage for police station attendances and urgent court matters across criminal, military, and motoring law cases.
What areas do you cover?
Based in Plymouth, we serve Devon and surrounding regions with specialist legal representation in criminal, military, family, and motoring law matters.
Are your fees transparent?
We operate fixed-fee structures where possible, with all costs discussed upfront. Emergency services and complex cases use agreed hourly rates with regular updates.
Can you handle military court martials?
Yes, with director Colin McEwen's military background, we specialise in defending service personnel at court martials for allegations ranging from conduct issues to serious criminal charges.
