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
Wickham Lawyers
Wickham Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses with immigration, family, criminal, commercial, property and employment matters.…
Driving Law
Driving Law helps people charged with traffic offences in Queensland. It handles drink driving, drug driving, disqualified and unlicensed…
Chambers Legal
Chambers Legal helps people charged with criminal and traffic offences in Perth and across Western Australia. The firm acts in assault,…
Buckley Lawyers
Buckley Lawyers helps individuals, families and businesses in Sydney and on the Central Coast with family law, commercial law, building and…
Streeton Criminal Lawyers
Streeton Lawyers is a premier criminal law firm located in Sydney, New South Wales. With a team of highly respected and dedicated…
BDN Lawyers
BDN Lawyers helps people and businesses in Canberra and Queanbeyan with conveyancing, wills and estates, family law, personal injury,…
Hamdan Lawyers
Hamdan Lawyers is a law firm based in Adelaide, South Australia, specializing in immigration law. With a strong reputation for…
Kilpatrick Hatton Solicitors
Kilpatrick Hatton Solicitors helps individuals and families in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter with family law, criminal and…
Adam & Dean Lawyers
Adam & Dean Lawyers helps individuals and businesses in Sydney with criminal charges, property deals, business matters, family disputes and…
NBC Law
NBC Law helps individuals and businesses in Canberra with family, estate, criminal, immigration, civil and business matters. The firm also…
Wiseman Lawyers
Wiseman Lawyers is a reputable law firm based in Brisbane, Queensland, specializing in traffic law, criminal law, and DUI drink driving…
GA Lawyers
GA Lawyers helps individuals, families and business owners in Sydney with family law, wills and estates, property, business and criminal…
Birchgrove Legal
Birchgrove Legal acts for organisations of all sizes, from not-for-profits and charities to small and medium businesses and multinationals.…
Stary Norton Halphen Criminal Lawyers Melbourne
Stary Norton Halphen is a leading criminal law firm in Victoria, with a team of highly experienced and respected criminal defence lawyers.…
Brightstone Legal
Brightstone Legal is a modern law firm with an international focus and local expertise, established in Sydney, Australia. The firm provides…
William Archer Defence Lawyers
William Archer Defence Lawyers is a specialist traffic law firm located in Melbourne, Victoria, dedicated to defending traffic and…
Curt Hofmann & Co
Curt Hofmann & Co helps adults and children facing criminal or traffic charges in Perth and across Western Australia. The firm is a…
Sophie Zhang Lawyers
Sophie Zhang Lawyers is a law firm based in Sydney, NSW, with a strong reputation for providing professional and efficient legal services.…
Velos & Velos Lawyers
Velos & Velos Lawyers help individuals and businesses in Melbourne and beyond with commercial, family, property, criminal and estate…
Donnelly Law Group
Donnelly Law Group helps people in Queensland who are facing criminal charges, traffic offences, domestic violence matters and bail…
Southern Gold Coast Lawyers
Southern Gold Coast Lawyers helps people who have been injured, or who have lost a loved one, in a work accident or a motor vehicle…
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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