criminal law

Facing a criminal charge can be one of the most stressful and uncertain experiences in a person’s life. 

We provide clear, strategic, and compassionate legal advice to guide you through every stage of the criminal justice process.

Getting legal advice as early as possible can make a significant difference to your matter. We can assist you before or during police questioning, advise you of your rights, and help you avoid making decisions that may negatively impact your case. 

 Whether your matter is a straightforward summary offence or a serious indictable charge, we will prepare your case thoroughly and advocate strongly on your behalf. 

If you or a loved one has been refused bail, we can urgently prepare and appear in bail applications to maximise your chances of release. We understand the importance of securing bail and act quickly to present the strongest possible case. 

We carefully analyse the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution case, and develop a tailored defence strategy. Where appropriate, we negotiate with prosecutors to have charges withdrawn or downgraded. 

If you are pleading guilty, our focus is on achieving the most lenient outcome possible. We prepare detailed sentencing submissions, gather supporting material, and present your personal circumstances in the best light to the court. 

We assist with a wide range of criminal and traffic offences, including:

• Assault and violence-related offences 
• Drug possession, supply, and trafficking 
• Theft, fraud, and dishonesty offences 
• Domestic violence matters (AVOs) 
• Traffic offences, including drink driving and licence suspensions 
• Serious indictable offences