Criminal Law
If you have been charged by police, are facing a court appearance or have been refused bail, the decisions made in the first 48 hours often shape the outcome. We act for clients in serious criminal matters in the Local, District and Supreme Courts of New South Wales.
Criminal Defence When the Outcome Matters
A criminal matter rarely begins in a courtroom. It usually starts with a phone call from police, a request to attend an interview, a search or an arrest. We advise and act from that first moment, through bail, charge negotiation, defended hearings and trials, sentencing and, where the result is wrong, appeals.
That means advice on whether to participate in a police interview, urgent bail applications in the Local and Supreme Courts, careful review of the police brief, negotiation with prosecutors to withdraw or amend charges, and full preparation where a matter is to be defended. Where a plea is the right course, the work shifts to sentencing, character material, references and the alternatives to a conviction.
We appear personally in the Local, District and Supreme Courts of NSW and, where a matter requires it, brief experienced barristers with clear instructions and a coordinated approach throughout. Whatever stage your matter has reached, you will know what is happening, what it means and what comes next.
How We Can Assist You
Police Interviews
Advice and representation before, during and after a police interview. We protect your right to silence and your right to legal representation.
Learn MoreBail Applications
Urgent bail applications in the Local, District and Supreme Court, prepared quickly and properly, with release plans, sureties and supporting material.
Learn MoreDrug Offences
Possession, supply, ongoing supply, deemed supply, importation and drug driving matters under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act and the Criminal Code.
Learn MoreAssault Offences
Common assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, reckless wounding, grievous bodily harm and affray. Defence, plea and sentencing representation.
Learn MoreTraffic Offences
Drink driving, drug driving, dangerous driving, negligent driving occasioning death or grievous bodily harm, licence appeals and habitual offender declarations.
Learn MoreAVO Matters
Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders and Apprehended Personal Violence Orders. Defending applications and applying for orders on instructions.
Learn MoreDomestic Violence Matters
Domestic violence charges, related AVOs and breach of AVO proceedings. We act for both accused persons and protected persons.
Learn MoreSentencing Submissions
Preparation of sentencing submissions, character references, subjective material and section 32 / section 14 mental health applications.
Learn MoreDefended Hearings
Conducting defended hearings in the Local Court, including cross-examination of police and prosecution witnesses, and full court representation throughout your matter.
Learn MoreAppeals
Severity appeals, conviction appeals and all-grounds appeals from the Local Court to the District Court of NSW.
Learn MoreHow we work with you
Assess
We review the brief of evidence, the charges and the realistic options open to you.
Advise
Honest advice on prospects, strategy and the implications of each path.
Advocate
Direct representation in negotiations with police prosecutors, defended hearings and on appeal.
Speak to a lawyer today.
Arrange a confidential consultation. Discreet, professional and tailored to your circumstances.