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
Smith Criminal Law
Smith Criminal Law helps people charged with criminal and traffic offences in Queensland. The firm also acts in domestic and family…
Michael Dwyer Solicitor
Michael Dwyer Solicitor helps families and businesses on the Gold Coast and across Queensland and New South Wales. The firm acts in family…
Sher Criminal Lawyers
Sher Criminal Lawyers is a leading criminal law firm in Melbourne, Victoria, specializing in criminal defence. With years of experience in…
Rana Lawyers
Rana Lawyers helps people charged with criminal offences in Queensland. The firm works only in criminal law, from its Brisbane office, and…
Parminder Sandhu Solicitors
Parminder Sandhu Solicitors is a law firm based in Sunshine, VIC, providing expert legal services to a limited number of clients. With a…
Arthur Law
Arthur Law helps people charged with serious and complex criminal offences, and drivers facing traffic charges, in Newcastle and across…
Oxley Barristers & Solicitors
Oxley Barristers & Solicitors defends people charged with crimes in Tasmania. The firm also advises people who are being questioned by…
Thomas Koutsoupias Lawyers & Co PTY LTD
Thomas Koutsoupias Lawyers & Co PTY LTD is a law firm based in South Melbourne, VIC, with a strong reputation for providing attentive and…
Burn City Legal
Burn City Legal helps people charged with criminal and traffic offences in Victoria. The firm acts in the Magistrates' Court, County Court…
Harvey Legal
Harvey Legal helps people in Mackay and regional Queensland with criminal charges, family law, conveyancing, and wills and estates. Adam…
Lyons Law Group
Lyons Law Group is a boutique law firm based in Sydney, specializing in criminal law, traffic law, and family law. With a team of expert…
QB Legal Melbourne Lawyers
Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers is a highly experienced and successful law firm based in Melbourne, specializing in all areas of criminal…
Andrews Legal
Andrews Legal helps people in Western Australia who have been charged with a criminal offence. The firm acts for clients from summary…
Hugo Law Group
Hugo Law Group is a market leader in criminal defence, providing exceptional representation to individuals facing serious criminal charges…
Josh Smith Legal
Josh Smith Legal helps people in Melbourne who face criminal charges, from drink driving and drug offences to murder and armed robbery. The…
Zanier Legal Services
Zanier Legal Services helps individuals, families and business owners in Melbourne with family law, wills and estates, criminal charges and…
TWC Lawyers
TWC Lawyers helps people facing criminal charges, traffic and licence problems, domestic violence orders, family breakdown and business…
Beavon Lawyers
Beavon Lawyers helps people facing criminal charges in Brisbane and across Australia. The firm acts in court for clients charged with…
Morrisons
Morrisons helps people facing criminal and traffic charges in Wollongong and across regional NSW. The firm's lawyers work only in criminal…
Daoud Legal
Daoud Legal helps people charged with criminal or traffic offences in New South Wales. The firm practises only in criminal and traffic law…
Marco Man and Associates
Marco Man and Associates is a law firm based in Melbourne, VIC, with a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal services. With a…
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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