Criminal Law

All criminal defence lawyers are experts in Criminal Law, with the only difference being their attached title that indicates their level of seniority, experience, specialist accreditation, authority and credibility in Criminal Law:

• Associate / Solicitor (1-5 years post-admission experience (PAE))
• Senior Associate / Senior Solicitor (5+ years PAE)
• Special Counsel (typically 10+ years PAE or Specialist Accreditation and
• exclusively practices in Criminal Law)
• Law Principal / Partner (Principal / Partner / Director of Law Firm)

Defendants in Criminal Law matters often face several challenges over the course of their prosecution. These include the litigation process and procedure, the cost of legal defence, the threat to their liberty and freedom, and the emotional strain experienced while awaiting trial or verdict.

That’s why our criminal defence lawyers work to provide safety and security to every client they work with so they can better understand the advice and strategic action that must be taken to make clear decisions and achieve the best possible outcome.

While nothing can be guaranteed, our criminal defence lawyers always work strategically to deliver the best possible outcome based on the specific circumstances.

This comes down to experience, competence and practicing methods that allow them to lay the foundations for the best strategic course while remaining flexible in the face of ambiguities or certain factors beyond their control – such as the human nature of the jury, judge or magistrate presiding over the Criminal Law matter.

In such cases, a new best strategic course will then be set to deliver the new best possible outcome given the new set of circumstances.

There are several critical elements that go into finding the right criminal defence lawyer. Essentially, you must look for a combination of post-admission experience, advocacy skillset, practicing fields, academic accolades, and finally, good character.

This means seeking a criminal lawyer with a minimum of six to eight years of post-admission experience working exclusively in Criminal Law in all jurisdictions (Local, District and Supreme Courts) and practicing fields across summary, indictable and appeal matters within all areas of crime (from traffic law to sexual assault, murder, drug offences and more).

Specialist Accreditation or similar academic accolades are a huge bonus, but ultimately should not be a deal breaker. You should also ensure that your criminal lawyer is of good character and capable of forming a strong connection with you.

All this should provide you with the comfort and security of knowing that the criminal lawyer acting on your behalf is experienced in delivering effective, strategic and efficient Criminal Law advice to achieve the best possible outcome.