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
Stevens Law
Stevens Law is a law firm based in South Australia, with offices in Adelaide and Modbury. The firm's goal is to provide the best and most…
Heard McEwan Legal
Heard McEwan Legal helps individuals, families and businesses in the Illawarra with their legal matters. The firm handles business and…
Hobart Community Legal Service
Hobart Community Legal Service gives free legal help to people and community groups in southern Tasmania. It is a community legal centre…
ATSILS
ATSILS gives free and low-cost legal help to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland. It is a non-profit,…
Boylan Lawyers
Boylan Lawyers helps individuals, families, employees, retirees, farmers and small businesses across South Australia. The firm acts in…
EBM Solicitors
EBM Solicitors helps people and families in North Brisbane with property, wills and estates, family law and traffic matters. The firm grew…
Heard McEwan Legal
Heard McEwan Legal helps individuals, families and businesses across the Illawarra with their legal matters. The firm covers business law,…
HFM Legal
HFM Legal helps people and businesses in Western Australia with family law, wills and estates, and general commercial matters. The firm…
PM Lawyers
Panetta McGrath Lawyers is a boutique law firm based in Perth, Western Australia, specializing in a range of practice areas including…
Rolfe Criminal Law
Rolfe Criminal Law helps people charged with criminal and driving offences in Bendigo and across Victoria. The firm acts in both private…
Hennikers Solicitors
Hennikers Solicitors helps individuals and families in the Illawarra and Sydney with family law, criminal charges, property purchases and…
Inner Melbourne Community Legal
Inner Melbourne Community Legal is a not-for-profit community legal centre. It gives free legal help to people on low incomes in the City…
DQ Solicitors
DQ Solicitors is a Sydney-based law firm dedicated to providing expert legal advice and representation to individuals and businesses. With…
George Papamihail Barristers and Solicitors
Lawyers Perth is a law firm based in Perth, Western Australia, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses. With…
Aitken Whyte Lawyers
Aitken Whyte Lawyers helps people and businesses on the Sunshine Coast with disputes and court matters. The firm acts in commercial and…
Brooke Winter Solicitors
Brooke Winter Solicitors helps people facing criminal charges, traffic offences and domestic violence matters in Rockhampton and across…
Bruce Johnston Traffic Lawyer
Bruce Johnston Traffic Lawyer is a law firm based in Maroochydore, Queensland, specializing in traffic law. The firm provides services…
DGB Lawyers
DGB Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses in Wollongong and the Illawarra with family law, criminal law, property and…
Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors
Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors helps people through separation and other family law problems. This includes divorce, property and…
Jude Lawyers
Jude Lawyers is a boutique Darwin law firm that helps individuals and businesses with commercial, family, criminal, migration, personal…
Legal Advisory Service
Legal Advisory Service is a law firm based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, providing expert legal advice and representation in various areas…
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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