Criminal Law Firms in Adelaide, South Australia
Find and compare law firms in Adelaide, South Australia. Browse by practice area and read client reviews to make an informed decision.
- firms
- 84
- average rating
- 4.6
- Google reviews
- 3,370
- rated 4.5 or higher
- 53
We list 84 criminal law firms in Adelaide, South Australia. They average 4.6 out of 5 across 80 rated firms. That's level with the average across South Australia (4.6).
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
84 law firms found
BSG Lawyers
BSG Lawyers helps individuals and families in Adelaide with divorce and separation, criminal charges, wills and estates, and disputes. The…
Woods & Co Lawyers
Woods & Co Lawyers helps people in Adelaide and across South Australia who face criminal charges or traffic offences. The firm limits its…
Port Adelaide Lawyers
Port Adelaide Lawyers helps people with criminal and traffic charges, family breakdowns, wills and estates, conveyancing and victims of…
Williams Barristers and Solicitors
Williams Barristers and Solicitors helps people in Adelaide with criminal charges, traffic offences, family law matters, and wills and…
Hamdan Lawyers
Hamdan Lawyers is a law firm based in Adelaide, South Australia, specializing in immigration law. With a strong reputation for…
ASA Lawyers
ASA Lawyers is an Adelaide firm that helps people with family law, migration law, wills and estates, criminal law and property matters. It…
Tindall Gask Bentley
Tindall Gask Bentley, also known as TGB Lawyers, helps individuals and businesses with injury claims, family breakdown, wills and estates,…
D'Angelo Lawyers
D'Angelo Lawyers helps people in Adelaide with family law, criminal charges, personal injury claims, and wills and estates. It is a…
Brian Deegan Lawyers
Deegan Lawyers is a boutique legal practice based in Adelaide, South Australia, offering a wide range of legal services to individuals and…
BTD Lawyers
BTD Lawyers helps people in Adelaide who face criminal charges, traffic offences, family breakdown or injury. The firm also handles some…
Clarke Hemmerling Lawyers
Clarke Hemmerling Lawyers helps individuals and businesses in Adelaide with commercial, property, employment, family, criminal and estate…
Stanley & Co. Lawyers
Stanley & Co. Lawyers is a law firm located in Adelaide, South Australia, with a unique approach to providing legal services. They operate…
Adelaide Legal Solutions
Adelaide Legal Solutions helps individuals, families and small businesses in Adelaide with family law, commercial law, criminal and traffic…
Johnston Withers Lawyers
Johnston Withers Lawyers helps South Australian families, individuals, businesses and communities with legal and conveyancing matters. The…
Evans Testa Lawyers
Evans Testa helps people and businesses in Adelaide with criminal and traffic charges, family law, personal injury, wills and deceased…
Initiate Lawyers
Initiate Lawyers is a premier law firm based in Adelaide, specializing in a range of practice areas including Business Law, Family Law,…
Terese Wacyk Legal
Terese Wacyk Legal is a South Australian owned and operated law firm located in Adelaide, with over 50 years of combined experience in…
Andersons Solicitors
Andersons Solicitors helps individuals and businesses across South Australia with personal injury claims, family law, wills and estates,…
Cifuentes Lawyers
Cifuentes Lawyers helps people in Adelaide with family law, criminal charges, visas and citizenship, business matters, and wills and…
Con O'Neill & Associates
Con O'Neill & Associates helps people in Adelaide who face criminal charges or traffic offences. The firm acts in drink and drug driving,…
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers, Salisbury
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers is a leading Australian law firm with a longstanding reputation for delivering intelligent solutions to life's…
Highest rated criminal lawyers in Adelaide, South Australia
- 1.BSG Lawyers: 5.0 from 335 reviews
- 2.Woods & Co Lawyers: 5.0 from 117 reviews
- 3.Port Adelaide Lawyers: 5.0 from 103 reviews
We weigh review count as well as score, so one perfect review can't top the list. See the top 10
Where they're based
- Adelaide 44
- Port Adelaide 6
- Salisbury 3
- Modbury 2
- Walkerville 2
- Woodville 2
- Alberton 1
- Allenby Gardens 1
Criminal Law FAQs in Adelaide, South Australia
How many criminal lawyers are there in Adelaide?
We list 84. Most (44) are in Adelaide. The rest are spread across Port Adelaide, Salisbury and other suburbs.
Which criminal lawyers in Adelaide have the best reviews?
BSG Lawyers leads our ranking with 5.0 from 335 Google reviews. Woods & Co Lawyers and Port Adelaide Lawyers 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 Adelaide?
Pretty well. 53 of the 80 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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