Criminal defence across every Victorian court. Speak to one of our lawyers today — the earlier you get advice, the more options you have. Initial consultation is free and available 7 days.
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Being charged with a criminal offence is one of the most disorienting experiences a person can go through. The Victorian criminal justice system is complex, often opaque, and moves at a pace that can feel overwhelming when you are at the centre of it. Police investigations, bail applications, court dates, disclosure obligations, negotiations with prosecutors, trials and sentencing hearings each have their own rules, pressure points and potential consequences — navigating it without experienced representation is a risk few people appreciate until it is too late.
We are part of a national criminal defence practice with specialist teams embedded in their local jurisdictions. Our lawyers have been defending charges at every level of the Victorian court system for decades, from first appearances in the Magistrates' Court through to County Court trials, Supreme Court proceedings and appeals. Our team includes lawyers accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as Criminal Law Specialists — a recognition held by a small proportion of practising Victorian solicitors. Criminal defence is all we do.
Our lawyers defend the full range of criminal offences across all Victorian jurisdictions. Beyond charges at trial, we handle bail applications, appeals, applications to quash convictions, parole matters and spent conviction applications.
Possession, trafficking, cultivation and supply charges under Victorian and Commonwealth law — from personal use through to large-scale commercial matters.
Magistrates' · County CourtCommon assault, aggravated assault, recklessly causing injury, affray and matters involving grievous bodily harm at every level of seriousness.
Magistrates' · County CourtAll categories of sexual offending under Victorian and federal law, handled with strict confidentiality and strategic precision from the earliest stage.
County · Supreme CourtTheft, burglary, obtaining financial advantage, identity crime, Centrelink fraud, corporate fraud, money laundering and dishonesty offences.
Magistrates' · County CourtFamily violence intervention orders, associated criminal charges and contraventions — including urgent applications and contested hearings.
Magistrates' CourtPCA charges, licence disqualification, drug driving, dangerous driving, offences causing death or serious injury, and infringement warrant matters.
Magistrates' CourtUrgent bail applications at any court level — including exceptional circumstances, contested bail hearings, and applications to vary existing bail conditions.
All Courts · UrgentUnlicensed possession, trafficking and prohibited person charges under Victorian and federal firearms legislation.
Magistrates' · County CourtAppeals against conviction or sentence, applications to reduce or vary existing orders, and post-conviction proceedings including spent conviction applications.
County · Supreme · Court of AppealA firm that practises exclusively in criminal law brings a depth of focus that general legal practices cannot match. Our lawyers are accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as Criminal Law Specialists, appear across the Magistrates', County and Supreme Courts every day, and give honest, strategic advice from day one. As part of a national network we bring local practice with national resources, publish free legal resources so clients understand the system they are entering, and remain reachable around the clock, because criminal charges are rarely convenient.
We publish free, detailed guides on Victorian criminal law — written for people who have been charged, not for other lawyers. Knowledge of the system you are entering is part of how you navigate it.
What each charge actually means, what the prosecution must prove, and the range of penalties the court can impose under Victorian legislation.
A plain-language breakdown of the defences available in Victoria — from self-defence and duress to mental impairment and honest claim of right.
How Victorian courts approach sentencing, what factors influence the outcome, and the range of orders available, from fines to custodial sentences.
What happens at a first mention, what a committal hearing involves, how sentencing works, and what to expect walking into a Victorian courtroom for the first time.
Meet the team — our criminal law specialists, their experience across every Victorian court, and how to get the right lawyer on your matter.