Leading Criminal Defence Lawyers and Special Counsel in Sydney

Led by Daniel Wakim, our team are dedicated to practising our legal craft built on a foundation of honour, integrity, strategy, justice and confidence.

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Daniel Wakim and our team are known for

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Legal Advocacy
Exceptional Competition
Strategic Planning & Preparation
Settlement & Negotiation Skillset
Strong Professional Candour and Ethics
Dispute Resolution Skillset
Legal Advocacy
Exceptional Competition
Strategic Planning & Preparation
Settlement & Negotiation Skillset
Strong Professional Candour and Ethics
Dispute Resolution Skillset
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Expert criminal & defence law services to support you and your clients

Daniel Wakim is a criminal defence lawyer with heart. As a strong believer in human rights and dignity for the individual, he has been described by clients and colleagues alike as a fearsome advocate for justice.

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Daniel Wakim Law Firm In The News

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Byron Bay man accused of raping and choking a woman at hotel in Sydney casino

A Byron Bay man is accused of choking and raping a woman at an exclusive hotel.

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Thursday, 15 October 2020

Titus Day, Guy Sebastian: Delays in overseas statements for court case

Police building a case against Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager Titus Day, who allegedly defrauded the singer $1.15 million, are seeking evidence from overseas.

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Thursday, 30 September 2021

Sydney mum charged with murder after allegedly holding baby down in bath

A Sydney mum has been charged with murder after allegedly holding her four-month-old baby down in the bath.

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Monday, 14 April 2014

Real estate agent murder case in court

THE man charged with murdering a Sydney real estate agent may undergo a mental health assessment, his lawyer says.

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Friday, 12 January 2018

Cruise ship passenger accused of sex assault can return home to Australia

An Australian cruise ship passenger accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a vessel bound for Dunedin has denied the allegation and been allowed to return home to await trial.

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Friday, 6 July 2018

Lebanese Muslim Association has its taxpayer funding withheld after investing $1 MILLION in a company directed by its own president

The Lebanese Muslim Association had taxpayer funding withheld after investing $1million in a company directed by its president, it can be revealed.

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Wednesday, 21 August 2024

A Life Marked by Armed Robbery and Persistent Criminal Behavior

  Legal Context The case of R v Wakefield [2010] NSWDC 118 involved John Leslie Wakefield, who appeared for sentencing…

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Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers in Australia: Your Guide to Legal Protection

When faced with criminal charges, having a skilled and experienced criminal defence lawyer by your side is crucial. At DWLF…

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Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Domestic Violence Lawyer: Expert Legal Support for Your Safety and Rights

Understanding Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a pervasive issue affecting individuals across all demographics. It includes physical, emotional, psychological, and…

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Testimonials

Liam R

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Happy Clients

We have used Daniel and his team for multiple matters on various cases ranging from simple matters handled quickly and efficiently, to complex high value matters where we have secured wins that would be considered unimaginable for regular people. I cannot recommend the firm enough for anyone seeking to work with an elite practitioner who is at the top of his game.

Lian William

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Happy Clients

Daniel helped me with my case, he has shown his professionalism and effort in representing me. He put great effort in my case, and helped me achieve a satisfying goal.

James Hanna

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Happy Clients

Daniel Wakim and his team are the most professional and concise legal team and I have employed.

I had the pleasure of working with Daniel Wakim as my lawyer, and I am extremely satisfied with the level of professionalism and expertise he brought to my case. From the initial consultation to the resolution, Mr. Wakim demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal intricacies involved and provided invaluable guidance every step of the way.

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Daniel Wakim joined Gartree Thomson Lawyers as Special Counsel and has assisted us with criminal law matters and consultancy. He has always been accessible to answer and guide our civil litigators with respect to criminal law issues that may arise from corporate or civil litigations in turn assisting with respect to strategic development of legal advice.
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Longton Legal

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Longton Legal Special Counsel

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Daniel Wakim has been working with Longton Legal over the past 10 years and has assisted our practice with respect our criminal law client base taking an advisory and consultancy role with Longton Legal as Special Counsel. He criminal law knowledge and strategy development is first class.

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Daniel Wakim first began working with Madison Marcus as Special Counsel focusing on managing our criminal law matters, he was able to achieve great results and success and assisted us launch our own associated criminal law firm, Jackson John. Daniel continues to work with and assist Madison Marcus and Jackson John as Special Counsel.

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Daniel Wakim joined HP Legal as Special Counsel managing extremely sensitive and complex legal matters. He has been able to achieve outstanding results for our clients and continues to consult us with respect to criminal law matters.