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Criminal Law

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, the penalties can be severe. This can have a significant impact on your family, your job and, of course, your freedom. For this reason, it is vital that you are represented by a lawyer who understands the complexities of Criminal Law, as well as the many defences available to those facing a criminal charge. Seeking the advice of an experienced lawyer may lead to penalties that are less severe, or even a section 10 dismissal of all charges.  

How can we help you?

Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers are highly experienced at helping our clients through the ordeal of being charged with a criminal offence. Criminal charges often stem from an honest misunderstanding, or a momentary lapse in judgement, and we make it a priority to be empathetic and understanding when dealing with every client, no matter what the charge.

As we are a boutique firm, specialising in such specific areas of law, we provide an expert, hands-on service which is catered specifically to your needs. Our most important job is to defend your rights and, in doing so, we will guide you through the entire process, from your first contact with police, all the way through to the finalisation of your matter.

Our criminal law solicitors have experience in all areas of Criminal Law including:

Call us now on 02 9269 9955 or book an appointment with one of our solicitors.

Our Criminal Defence Lawyers will carefully consider your case, advise you on all your legal options and recommend the best way forward.

The initial consultation is free.


Recent News

Ecstasy at a dance party
A personal trainer caught with three ecstasy pills at a dance party. Our client pled guilty and our submissions resulted in a section 10, no conviction.
Threats over infidelity lead to serious criminal charges
After finding out that his girlfriend was having an affair, our client sent a series of abusive texts to the other man, leading to criminal charges. Initially the court deemed the messages threatening enough to warrant a prison term. We subsequently appealed to the District Court, where the sentence was promptly overturned.
Small business owner staves off bankruptcy
Several creditors lodged proceedings against our client's small family business, claiming tens of thousands of dollars. We successfully contested several adjournments and stays of proceedings, allowing our client an extra 5 months to arrange financial affairs to his satisfaction.
Joint divorce application
We negotiated with our client's wife's solicitor to make the divorce application joint. We subsequently attended on behalf of all parties; order granted.
Private AVO dismissed
Our client, who is an employee of an inner-city RSL, was subject to a private AVO. After Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers made representations to a magistrate, the AVO was dismissed with a further order that the applicant pay our client's legal fees.

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Testimonials

"Above and beyond; best decision I ever made!"
The outcome was the best that I could have hoped for: charges withdrawn. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers. Best decision I ever made!
"I was facing up to 15 years in gaol"
Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers represented me in a criminal case where I was facing up to fifteen years in gaol. I walked with only two years suspended sentence. My lawyer was always supportive to me and professional in her dealings with police and witnesses.
"Intimate knowledge of the law"
My lawyer handled my matter from start to finish and was instrumental in helping me achieve the most positive outcome. She explained the options available in easy to understand language and helped me make the right decisions.
"Everything that I needed"
My lawyer is client friendly and easy to talk to. She responded to everything that I needed. Excellent!
"The reason why I currently hold a N.S.W Learners Drivers licence"
As a traffic offender serving a harsh RTA habitual offender disqualification, I had no choice but to appeal this decision through court, so needing a lawyer to represent me, I called Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers.

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Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers

Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyers - Level 2, 251 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000

info@sclawyers.com.au   Phone: 02 9269 9955    Fax: 02 8089 1116