Hamilton Janke Lawyers

Hamilton Janke Lawyers is a criminal defence firm in Newcastle. It helps people charged with criminal or traffic offences, including assault, drug offences, drink driving, AVOs and bail applications.

The firm acts in all NSW courts and has a team of partners, a senior associate and solicitors. It takes calls 24 hours a day.

Doyle's Guide named it a Preeminent Criminal Law Firm in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a Preeminent Traffic Law Firm in 2025.

The firm is based in Newcastle, NSW. It also lists offices in Sydney, Central Coast, Maitland, Coffs Harbour, Orange, Singleton, Armidale, Forster, Taree, Tamworth and Port Macquarie, and acts in Local, District and Supreme Courts across NSW.

The firm focuses on criminal and traffic law. Its work covers assault, drug offences, sexual offences, fraud, weapons, murder and manslaughter, bail applications and appeals. It also handles AVOs, drink driving, drug driving, speeding and licence appeals. Doyle's Guide has rated it as a preeminent criminal and traffic law firm.