Peter Joseph Docherty
Director Criminal Solicitor
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SOLICITOR OFFICE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE · NE4 9QA
SRA: AuthorisedFirm SRA number 542249The marker shows the listed postcode area; confirm the office entrance before travelling. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open a larger mapRow & Scott Limited is a law firm based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering services in various legal areas including family law, criminal law, and housing law. The firm was established in the early 1980s and has maintained a presence in Newcastle since then.
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Director Criminal Solicitor
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