Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Sydney Criminal Lawyers: criminal and traffic defence in New South Wales

Sydney Criminal Lawyers is an Australian law firm specialising in criminal and traffic law, operating from Sydney with ten offices across New South Wales. The firm presents itself as the most sought-after criminal defence team in the country and states it has accredited specialists in criminal law. Its work focuses on representing people who must appear in court for criminal or traffic matters, as well as assisting during arrests and appeal proceedings.

Criminal defence services

The firm covers a broad spectrum of criminal proceedings. Its services include bail applications, preparing defences to plead not guilty, representation in jury trials and managing appeals against convictions or to achieve more lenient outcomes. It also handles applications on mental health grounds to have charges dismissed, as well as non-conviction orders such as Section 10 orders and Conditional Release Orders (CROs) in New South Wales, aimed at avoiding a criminal record.

The firm handles cases for offences such as assaults, break and enter, fraud, drug offences, firearms offences, malicious damage, money laundering, murder and manslaughter, robbery, sexual offences, stealing and larceny, terrorism and white-collar and corporate crime. It also advises on Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs), common law offences, dangerous dog cases and offences against public justice.

Specialisation in traffic law

In the area of traffic law, the firm defends drivers accused of dangerous driving, drink driving (PCA), drug driving, driving while suspended or disqualified, mobile phone use while driving, negligent driving, police pursuits (Skye's Law), predatory driving, speeding, street racing and running red lights. It also handles driver licence appeals and suspensions, and provides information on traffic offender programs and the alcohol interlock program.

Fee model and first consultation

The firm charges competitive fixed fees for a range of criminal and traffic cases, so clients know the cost of their case in advance. It offers a free first consultation with an experienced criminal defence lawyer who advises on the best strategy to follow. It also guarantees representation by lawyers with specialist experience in criminal and traffic law.

Territorial presence and coverage

Sydney Criminal Lawyers has ten offices in New South Wales, allowing it to handle matters in the Sydney metropolitan area and other locations. The firm visits prisons and police stations in New South Wales and appears before courts in the region. Its services include prison visits and assistance at police stations.

Team and track record

The team consists of more than ten lawyers specialising in criminal defence, including Ugur Nedim, Vinny Vijay, Mariecar Capili, Rachel Williamson, Enis Erdem, Patrick O’Sullivan, Michael Stelmach, Xing Hu and Vanessa Svosve. The firm has over 70 years of experience in criminal defence and has assisted more than 20,000 clients in Australia and beyond, according to the information published on its website.

Languages and accessibility

The firm states that its team speaks several languages, although it does not specify which ones. It also offers legal aid and has its own help fund (SCL Help Fund), as well as employment programs and scholarships.