Criminal Law Firms in Australia
Find and compare law firms across Australia. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 1,224
- average rating
- 4.6
- Google reviews
- 59,211
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 862
We list 1,224 criminal law firms in Australia. They average 4.6 out of 5 across 1,138 rated firms.
Criminal lawyers defend people charged with offences, from traffic matters and assault to serious indictable charges. They advise on your rights, represent you in court, and work to achieve the best possible outcome.
What Criminal Law lawyers typically help with
- Drink driving, traffic and licence matters
- Assault, domestic violence and apprehended violence orders
- Drug offences and property crime
- Bail applications and police interviews
- Appeals and sentencing submissions
1224 law firms found
Gallant Law
Gallant Law helps people facing criminal charges in Victoria, from the first police contact through to the final court outcome. The firm…
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers
Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers is a law firm providing a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses in Australia. With…
Jindalee Lawyers
Jindalee Lawyers helps individuals, families and small businesses in Brisbane's western suburbs with everyday legal matters. Clients come…
Olympus Lawyers
Olympus Lawyers helps individuals and businesses in Ballarat with criminal charges, family law, traffic matters, intervention orders and…
Takchi & Associates Solicitors & Notaries
Takchi & Associates is a law firm based in Parramatta, providing high-quality legal services to clients across New South Wales. With a team…
Nelson Brown Legal
Nelson Brown Legal is a law firm based in Melbourne, VIC, offering a range of legal services. With a strong focus on criminal law, the firm…
Omnia Legal
Omnia Legal helps individuals and families on the Sunshine Coast with separation, divorce, parenting and property matters. The firm also…
Tonkin Drysdale Partners
Tonkin Drysdale Partners helps individuals, families and businesses on the Central Coast with family law, property and conveyancing, wills…
I Global Lawyers
I-Global Lawyers is a full-service online law firm providing clients with access to quality legal services at affordable fixed-fee rates…
Nikolovski Lawyers
Nikolovski Lawyers helps people in Wollongong and across the Illawarra with injury claims, family law, property, employment and immigration…
Cooper Williams Lawyers
Cooper Williams Lawyers helps people in Newcastle and nearby regions with property purchases and sales, wills, estate planning, probate and…
Lamont Law
Lamont Law helps people facing criminal and traffic charges in Newcastle and across New South Wales. Its solicitors appear in the Local,…
Abbas Jacobs Lawyers
Abbas Jacobs Lawyers is a law firm with offices across Australia, providing comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses.…
Ryan & Ryan Lawyers
Ryan & Ryan Lawyers helps Central Coast families and small businesses with family law, wills and estates, property and conveyancing, and…
Hawkes Lawyers
Hawkes Lawyers is a general practice firm that helps people and businesses on the Sunshine Coast. It acts in family law, wills and estates,…
Save U Legal
Save U Legal helps people in Tweed Heads and the Gold Coast border area with criminal, family and wills and estates matters. The firm also…
Geelong Lawyers, Barristers & Solicitors
Geelong Lawyers is a criminal defence firm in central Geelong. It helps people charged with offences ranging from traffic and drink driving…
Bryson Kelly
Bryson Kelly helps individuals and businesses across the Northern Territory with their legal problems. The firm's lawyers are long term…
Hamilton Janke Lawyers
Hamilton Janke Lawyers is a criminal defence firm in Newcastle. It helps people charged with criminal or traffic offences, including…
Hugo Law Group
Hugo Law Group helps people charged with criminal and traffic offences in Canberra and the ACT. The firm also acts in Sydney and Perth. It…
Karim Criminal Defence Lawyers
Karim Criminal Defence Lawyers helps people charged with criminal and traffic offences across New South Wales. The firm acts in all NSW…
Highest rated criminal lawyers in Australia
- 1.Sydney Criminal Lawyers: 5.0 from 1,040 reviews
- 2.Oxford Lawyers: 5.0 from 524 reviews
- 3.Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia: 5.0 from 521 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Criminal Law FAQs
How many criminal lawyers are there in Australia?
We list 1,224. They're spread across 8 states and territories, with the most in New South Wales (357) and Queensland (327).
Which criminal lawyers in Australia have the best reviews?
Sydney Criminal Lawyers leads our ranking with 5.0 from 1,040 Google reviews. Oxford Lawyers and Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia are next. We weigh how many reviews a firm has as well as its score, so one perfect review can't top the list.
How do clients rate criminal lawyers in Australia?
Very well. 862 of the 1,138 rated firms hold 4.5 stars or better. The average is 4.6.
Should I speak to a lawyer before talking to police?
Yes. You have the right to remain silent and to obtain legal advice before being interviewed. Speaking to a criminal lawyer first helps you avoid saying something that could harm your case.
How much does a criminal lawyer cost?
Costs depend on the seriousness of the charge and whether the matter is contested. Many firms offer a fixed fee for a guilty plea in the Local or Magistrates Court and a free initial consultation. Always ask for fees in writing.
Can I get legal aid for a criminal charge?
Legal aid may be available depending on your income, assets and the type of charge. If you do not qualify, many private firms offer payment plans. A lawyer can tell you quickly whether you are likely to be eligible.
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