Criminal Lawyers Sydney

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.

Do not wait any longer, contact Daniel Wakim Law Firm now. Intervention with legal practice at an earlier stage has a substantial impact on the outcome of your case. Contacting a good lawyer who gives legal advice from the outset will increase the chances of your defence being strong.

Legal fees vary by case complexity and timeliness. The Daniel Wakim Law Firm has several fixed-fee or flexible pricing options for specific services, and we will always tell you upfront what the expected costs are.

No attorney can ever ethically promise a definite result, but our law firm should be able to help get your charges reduced or thrown out. Our advice is straightforward, strategic and rooted in our decades of representing clients in court.

Yes. These types of crimes have serious consequences, sometimes even minor acts land the wrongdoer with a criminal record, fines and loss of license for a good many years. An experienced attorney can often find a way to lessen penalties or avoid conviction altogether, which is essential for your future.

This depends on the type and severity of the offence. Negotiations or early guilty pleas may resolve some matters quickly; however, more complex cases will proceed to trial. We continue to keep you in the loop throughout the entire process.

Not all cases go to court. Many of the above matters are resolved through negotiation, plea bargaining, or withdrawal before trial. When called upon to appear in court, Daniel will ensure that you will receive a robust defence and have an advocate on your side.

Your initial consultation will be about an hour long, and we will go over the facts of your case in detail; provide you with information about YOUR rights, YOUR options and offer YOU strategies to move ahead. This is your chance to get honest, unfiltered legal advice.