Best Criminal Lawyers In Sydney, NSW
Expert recommended Best Criminal lawyers in Sydney, NSW. To help you find the best Criminal lawyers in Sydney located near to you, we put together our own list based on customers reviews which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence. You deserve only the best!.
Peter Holmes
Suite 4, Level 9/66 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 08:45 AM
- Closed 05:15 PM
SPECIALTY:
Criminal Law,
Compensation Law,
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law,
Family Law & Children,
Wills, Estate Planning & Trusts
Here’s The Deal:
Peter is based in our Kiama office and has over 30 years experience in legal practice. He has a broad range of legal skills honed in urban and regional communities where the ability to deliver sound and practical advice cost effectively is paramount. Peter has called the Illawarra and the south coast home since moving down from Sydney in 1993 and is known for his systematic and logical approach to legal problems, along with an ability to find practical solutions. Peter is based in our Kiama office and has over 30 years experience in legal practice. He has a broad range of legal skills honed in urban and regional communities where the ability to deliver sound and practical advice cost effectively is paramount. Peter has called the Illawarra and the south coast home since moving down from Sydney in 1993 and is known for his systematic and logical approach to legal problems, along with an ability to find practical solutions.
Maggie Sten
Suite C4, Ground Floor/185 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Open 24 hours
SPECIALTY:
Criminal Law, Domestic violence, Drugs, Violent crime, Foolish criminals
Here’s The Deal:
Maggie graduated in 1984 from the UTS Sydney, receiving a degree in Law and began working with George Sten & Co in 1985. With a family heritage of lawyers, Maggie decided to work in Criminal Law only after having visited a Women’s refuge and decided that she wanted to help make a difference in people’s lives.
She has an appreciation for the diversity of backgrounds that people come from, which can result in a lack of understanding of the Law. This is where she demonstrates attributes of benevolence and patience, as she explains the Law in detail, helping people to understand what is acceptable and non-acceptable behaviour.
Maggie’s father, both grandfathers and great grandfather were all lawyers. Maggie has a deep knowledge and understanding of the law and the court system and can use this to your advantage.
Paul Blunt
9 Tindale St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
SPECIALTY:
Compensation Law,
Criminal Matters,
Traffic Law,
Conveyancing,
Employment Law
Here’s The Deal:
Paul has the necessary experience to help with any criminal proceedings.
Purusing a career in the Criminal Law, Paul joined the NSW Police Force and was trained as a Police Prosecutor. In his almost 12 years as a Police Prosecutor, he received training not only in aspects of the Criminal Law, but also Court Procedure and importantly, Police Procedure.
In 2001, Paul joined Bell Lawyers as a Criminal Lawyer, honing his skills learnt as a Police Prosecutor to become an effective Crimninal Law Defence Solicitor. Since joining Bell Lawyers, Paul obtained his accreditation as an Accredited Specialist in Criminal Law and is currently a Partner at Bell Lawyers.
With Paul’s experience and knowledge of the Criminal Law, Court Procedure and Police Procedure, he is qualified to assist you with any criminal offence.
Angela Cooney
35/201 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 08:00 AM
- Closed 06:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Criminal law, Traffic offences.
Here’s The Deal:
Angela Cooney is the National Practice Director of Criminal Law at Armstrong Legal and is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist.
Angela is a confident and formidable advocate for her clients. She commonly appears in very complex and serious matters but is able to assist clients with all kinds of criminal and traffic offences. Angela is an experienced court advocate having appeared in the Local and District Court, the Court of Criminal Appeal as well as in federal jurisdictions in a multitude of matters, including complex strictly indictable trials.
With years of experience in criminal law, Angela understands the often interrelated issues that arise in criminal matters and is able to guide clients through emotional and difficult times with sensitivity. Angela is passionate about providing clients with high quality and easy to understand legal advice and her experience allows her to provide clients with a first-class service.
Sam Karnib
World Tower Commercial, Unit 1511/87 Liverpool St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Open 24 hours
SPECIALTY:
Criminal law, Defended hearings, Sentence hearings, Bail applications, Committal hearings
Here’s The Deal:
Sam specialises in criminal law and has come to our firm having worked at a boutique criminal law firm in Western Sydney. Over the years Sam has worked closely with Australia’s leading barristers and has reputation for outstanding preparation, hard work and great communication with clients.
Sam has dedicated his career to defending those charged with criminal offences. He is fanatical about the law and is devoted to achieving the best outcome for each client.
Sam appears as a solicitor in the Local Court, District Court and Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeal for various matters, including defended hearings, sentence hearings, bail applications and committal hearings. Sam’s advocacy skills are exceptional and is able and willing to assist any client no matter how big or small the charges are.
Sam recognises that facing criminal charges and appearing in court can be quite daunting on the client and he will stand beside his clients throughout the entire experience. He is approachable and is easily able to connect with clients.
Sam is a meticulous lawyer whose attention to detail ensures that every aspect of your case will be thoroughly investigated.
Vanya Hampel
1/299 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 09:00 AM
- Closed 05:00 PM
SPECIALTY:
Traffic Law,
Criminal and Disciplinary,
Here’s The Deal:
Vanya Hampel (Principal Solicitor) of SCT Lawyers has practiced in the criminal law for over 15 years. She initially gained her experience working at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) both in Parramatta and in Sydney. Her time there enabled her to obtain an invaluable insight into the workings of the Criminal Justice system from the prosecutorial side. Over a year in prosecutions, she switched sides, and now defends the rights and freedoms of those charged with criminal offences in NSW.
She appears regularly in all types of criminal matters and represents people in all jurisdictions: Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court having most recently sought special leave and won a complex appeal in the High Court of Australia; Sio v The Queen [2016] HCA 32 (24 August 2016) She has been admitted as a practitioner of the High Court of Australia since August 2004.
Winston Terracini
Level 29, Chifley Towers, 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 24 hours
SPECIALTY:
Appellate, Common Law, Coronial Inquests / Commissions of Inquiry, Criminal Law, Family Law, Intentional Torts, Wills and Estates
Here’s The Deal:
Winston Terracini SC is a Barrister from Sir Owen Dixon Chambers in Sydney.
His areas of practice are Appellate, Common Law, Coronial Inquests / Commissions of Inquiry, Criminal Law, Family Law, Intentional Torts and Wills and Estates.
He is arguably Australia’s most prominent Barrister. Known to be one of the best, most senior leading Criminal Defence Barristers specialising in serious criminal matters. Terracini is well known for taking on complex murder and manslaughter cases. Terracini has defended a number of high profile clients.
Tayla Regan
Level 57, MLC Centre, 19-29 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 24 hours
SPECIALTY:
Criminal law, Traffic law, Commercial drug supply and importation,
Fraud and Centrelink,
Sexual assaults,
Bail applications,
Firearms and Weapons,
Break and Enter
Here’s The Deal:
Tayla is a specialist criminal defence lawyer at Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia.
She’s earned a reputation for her tactful and extremely well prepared approach in every case she takes on- achieving an exceptional track record of outstanding results in court.
Tayla has academically excelled having completed degrees in Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Criminology and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. She is extremely well equipped as a criminal lawyer and has appeared in talk back radio and news articles for her expert advice on the law.
The extent of passion, hard work and determination Tayla displays into each case is a significant advantage her clients gain over the prosecution. This has often resulted in cases being dropped early in the proceedings.
She has earned her place in our team of dedicated criminal defence lawyers.
Joseph Harb
1/299 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 24 hours
SPECIALTY:
Criminal defence law, Traffic law, Drug importation cases
Here’s The Deal:
Joseph Harb is Australian Criminal Law Group’s special counsel at criminal law. He is a renowned drug lawyer whose reputation precedes him.
Australian Criminal Law Group sought out Joseph’s services after becoming aware of his capacity to secure acquittals in drug importation cases. We were impressed by his ability to convince courts not to record convictions in drug possession cases involving more than 80 ecstasy tablets.
In addition to his criminal practice, Joseph is an expert traffic lawyer. He is a lecturer at the Traffic Offenders Program which clients are expected to complete as part of their sentencing. He has also been a guest speaker at various community legal centres.
Joseph appears daily in the Local Court, District and Supreme Court as well as the NSW Crime Commission. He has been a criminal lawyer for more than 10 years’ and his experience is evident from his calm, confident demeanour in a courtroom.
Magistrates and judges respect Joseph, and he is admired by his peers and prosecutors. His clients are full of adoration towards him.
Dennis Miralis
299 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Opens 24 hours
SPECIALTY:
Criminal defence law, Drug offences, Complex multi-jurisdictional investigations, Bribery and corruption, Global tax investigations, Proceeds of crime, Anti-money laundering, Worldwide freezing orders, Cybercrime, national security law, Interpol Red Notices, Extradition, Mutual legal assistance law
Here’s The Deal:
Dennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer who specialises in international criminal law, with a focus on complex multi-jurisdictional investigations and criminal prosecutions. His areas of expertise include bribery and corruption, global tax investigations, proceeds of crime, anti-money laundering, worldwide freezing orders, cybercrime, national security law, Interpol Red Notices, extradition and mutual legal assistance law.
Dennis advises individuals and companies under investigation for economic crimes both locally and internationally. He has extensive experience in dealing with all major international investigative and regulatory agencies, including the DOJ, FBI, IRS, SEC, the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.K.’s SFO and NCA. Dennis has significant experience in all matters involving investigations and prosecutions by the AFP, ASIC, ACIC, AUSTRAC, ATO, the CDPP and all state agencies including the NSW Police State Crime Command and NSWDPP. Dennis also specialises in matters involving the New South Wales Crime Commission, Independent Commission Against Corruption and Royal Commissions.
Dennis’ international law work includes representing and advising States on matters that concern public international law including international criminal law.