Criminal Lawyers Sydney
Charged with a criminal offence in Sydney?
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Strategic criminal defence representation in matters across Sydney and NSW. Experienced in matters where experience matters.
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100% Criminal Defence Focus
Focused exclusively on criminal defence.
30+ Years of Combined Experience
Appearing daily in NSW criminal courts.
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Advice on your charge and court date.
Fixed Fees. No Hidden Costs
Fees confirmed before any work begins.
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Nights, weekends and public holidays.
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Serious Charges. Experienced Representation.
Examples of matters handled by our firm. Each outcome depends on the specific facts, evidence, and circumstances of the case.
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Criminal charges place your freedom, your reputation, and your future at risk. The decisions you make now can directly affect the outcome of your case.
General legal advice is rarely enough in criminal matters. Criminal Law Group practises exclusively in criminal and traffic law. With more than 30 years of combined experience, our lawyers appear daily across Sydney and NSW courts, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution case, challenging unlawful police conduct, and defending matters from charge through to finalisation.
This is where experienced criminal defence makes the difference.
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Criminal Defence Lawyers Sydney
If you have been charged, what you do now can determine the outcome of your case. Your matter will be listed at the Local Court for the area of the alleged offence. Early legal advice before the first court date can change the direction of your case.
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You Have Been Charged: What Happens Next
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You Have Been Charged
Being charged in Sydney results in a Court Attendance Notice nominating the Local Court in the jurisdiction of the alleged offence. The notice records the charge and the first court date. Any police bail conditions must be complied with before and at court. A lawyer engaged before the first listing can review the charge and advise on how the matter will proceed.
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Your First Court Appearance
At the first mention, we appear on your behalf, obtain the police fact sheet so that no decisions are made before your position has been properly assessed. The prosecution will serve the police facts at this stage. We review the allegations, identify any inconsistencies and advise you clearly on what the charge involves, what the prosecution must prove and what options are available to you before the next court date.
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We Assess the Prosecution Case
Once the full brief of evidence is served, we review every statement, CCTV recording, forensic material and admissions the prosecution intends to rely on. We identify weaknesses in the prosecution case, assess the viability of any available defence and advise on whether the matter should be defended or resolved by plea. You are told exactly where you stand based on the evidence, not assumptions.
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We Advise on the Right Strategy
We advise on the strongest course available based on the charge and the evidence. Where a defence exists, we prepare for a contested hearing. Where a plea is appropriate, we begin building the sentencing case from this point. A guilty plea entered at the earliest appropriate opportunity attracts a sentencing discount and the preparation of strong subjective material can directly affect the penalty imposed.
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We Represent You at Every Stage
We appear at every mention, adjournment and hearing. Your matter is prepared properly in advance, not at the last minute. Character references, reports and submissions are assembled and placed before the court in a form that gives the Judge the clearest possible picture of your circumstances. At a defended hearing, we cross-examine prosecution witnesses and test every piece of evidence relied upon.
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Your Matter Is Finalised
Your matter is resolved by plea, hearing, withdrawal or sentence. Where a Section 10 conditional release order without conviction is available, we make that application with full supporting material. Where a more serious outcome is at risk, our submissions address every relevant factor. From charge to finalisation, your defence is structured to achieve the strongest possible outcome based on the evidence and the law.
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Charged? Speak to a lawyer before your first court date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a free initial consultation available?
Yes. You speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer about your charge, the police facts and your court date. The consultation is confidential and protected by legal professional privilege. You will receive clear advice on your position, what the prosecution must prove and what should be done next before any decision is made about the conduct of the matter. Call 1300 274 652 to speak with a lawyer now.
What happens if I call now?
You will speak directly with a criminal defence lawyer. Your situation is assessed immediately based on the charge, the police facts and your court date. You will be told where you stand, what options are available and what steps should be taken before your first court date. Early advice provides the most options. The sooner you call, the more time there is to prepare your matter properly before any court appearance is made.
What if I am guilty? Can a lawyer still help?
Yes. Many matters proceed on a guilty plea and the outcome of those matters depends entirely on how the sentencing case is prepared and presented. We advise on plea, prepare the sentencing case properly and position the matter to achieve the strongest outcome available based on your circumstances and the charge. In appropriate first-offence matters, a Section 10 conditional release order without conviction is available and avoids a criminal record entirely.
Is it too late to get a lawyer before my court date?
It is rarely too late. However, earlier advice provides more options and allows your matter to be properly prepared from the outset. Even if your court date is close, obtaining advice now can still affect how your matter proceeds and what outcome is available to you. We can take instructions and arrange representation at short notice, including on the day of the first mention where urgent representation is required.
Do I need a lawyer or can I represent myself?
You can represent yourself, but you will be assessing evidence, navigating court procedure and making submissions on sentencing considerations that directly affect the outcome. A criminal defence lawyer confirms your position is protected, the prosecution case is properly tested and the strongest available outcome is pursued at every stage. The quality of the legal work done before and at court materially affects the result in every criminal matter.
How much will this cost?
Fixed fee options are available for most Local Court criminal matters and fees are confirmed before any work begins. Your lawyer provides a clear fee estimate at the initial consultation based on the nature and complexity of the charge. You will know the cost before proceeding and no additional charges arise without your prior agreement. For District Court matters, a detailed fee estimate is provided at the outset based on the expected scope of the proceedings.
You have been charged. Speak with a criminal defence lawyer now.
Don't Face Court Alone
You have been charged. What you do next will affect the outcome of your case.
Waiting reduces your options. Early advice puts you in control of how your matter is handled.
Speak with a criminal defence lawyer before your court date.
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Speak To A Criminal Defence Lawyer Now
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