Criminal Lawyers.

Assault / injury offences

Assault charges can vary depending on the circumstances of the alleged offence, and the seriousness of the alleged injury. We provide strategic defence advice, no matter the level of seriousness.

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission – Compulsory Examinations

We provide representation in matters involving the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), including representing clients during examinations, and advising on obligations under the Act.

Bail applications – Magistrates’ Court, County Court and Supreme Court

A thoroughly prepared bail application is critical, if someone you know is in custody. Our experienced bail application lawyers will explain the legal thresholds applicable to the case, prepare the bail application meticulously, and represent the accused in court – ensuring they have the best chance of securing a successful outcome. Our client’s liberty is always at the forefront of our strategic thinking in any criminal case.

Bail offences

Breaching conditions of bail can be a criminal offence, and may result in a person being remanded into custody. We offer experienced representation in bail offence matters.

Contravention offences

We offer tailored advice and representation in contravention offences, including breaches of Community Corrections Orders and Serious Offender Supervision Orders.

Cybercrime / hacking offences

Defending individuals in these complex and evolving areas requires lawyers who are the leading of technological advancements.

Driving offences

Being charged with driving offences can often lead to a loss of licence. Steadfast representation is needed for driving offences, including drink and drug driving, and dangerous driving, to ensure your interests are best protected.

Drug offences

Drug charges can have serious consequences on a person’s liberty and future. We advise on all drug offences, including possession, trafficking, cultivation, and importation, no matter the quantity alleged.

Family violence offences

We are experts in defending family violence allegations, including the contravention and persistent contravention of Family Violence Intervention Orders, stalking and other assault-related offences.

Fraud and deception offences

We represent individuals in matters concerning fraud and deception offences, including charges related to false representations, identity theft and financial crimes.

Homicide offences, murder and manslaughter

We defence accused persons in all homicide cases, including manslaughter, murder, culpable and dangerous driving causing death, arson causing death and infanticide – providing strategic advice and the highest level of representation throughout proceedings.

Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC)

We provide strategic advice and representation in investigations and proceedings related to public sector corruption and misconduct.

Local Council offences

We defend all prosecutions brought by local councils or municipalities – including dangerous dog offences, failure to comply with planning schemes, or permits and tree removal offences.

Office of the Chief Examiner – Compulsory Examinations

We provide representation in matters involving the Office of the Chief Examiner, including representing clients subject to compulsory examinations, and advise on obligations under the Act.

Property offences

We provide a robust defence and advice to individuals facing charges relating to property offences, including arson, criminal damage, wilful damage and threats to damage or destroy property.

Regulatory matters

We specialise in defending both individuals and companies facing regulatory intervention or investigation. This includes in relation to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), WorkSafe Victoria, Working with Children Checks, Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), Solar Victoria, the New Energy Tech Consumer Code, and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, amongst others.

Intervention by a regulatory body can have serious consequences on your ability to continue to work or usual business functions.

Royal Commissions

We offer expert legal advice and representation for clients involved in both State and Commonwealth Royal Commissions, providing strategic representation during investigations and hearings. We help you to protect your interests, and navigate complex legal issues and lengthy hearings.

Sexual offences

We defend individuals accused of serious sexual offence matters, including rape, offences against children, distribution or threat to distribute intimate images, sexual assault, indecent assault, failing to comply with reporting obligations (Sex Offender Registry), possession of child abuse material and threats to commit sexual offences.

Sexual offences are a complex and discrete area of the criminal law, which require meticulous preparation by experienced lawyers.

Terrorism and national security offences

We are Victoria’s preeminent experts in terrorism and national security offences. We provide expert advice in relation to all terrorism-related offences, including committing or planning a terrorist act, financing terrorism, providing or receiving training, possessing items linked to terrorist activities, advocating terrorism, membership of a terrorist organisation and foreign incursion and recruitment offences.

Our lawyers have acted for many accused people in these lengthy and complex matters, and are experts in a defending individuals against the full force of the authorities.

WorkSafe and Occupational Health and Safety offences

We help individuals and companies find solutions in workplace safety and compliance matters, including workplace manslaughter, refusing to provide or permit assistance to inspectors, obstructing a warrant execution, failing to maintain injury registers and discriminatory conduct by employers.

We are also experts in representing individuals or companies at Coronial Inquests, where a death has occurred in the workplace.