Award Winning Criminal Lawyers Sydney

“Unwavering Defence, Empathetic Support”

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    30 Years of combined experience

    Australian Criminal Defence are trusted criminal lawyers, with 200+ 5 star Google reviews, who specialise in defending clients charged with criminal offences, Australia-wide.

    Our trusted team of experienced and qualified lawyers have a proven track record of achieving exceptional results including having:

    • Charges withdrawn prior to hearing or trial through negotiations.
    • Avoiding criminal convictions for serious offences on sentence.
    • Acquittals at trial and dismissal of charges at hearing.

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    Our Criminal Law Services

    Drugs Offence
    Drugs Offence

    Drugs Related Offences

    Whether you are charged with a minor offence like drug possession or a serious drug offence like drug supply or importation, our team has had success in all types of drug matters.

    As Sydney’s leading specialist drug defence lawyers, our team has an excellent reputation for drug defence law and our Principal Joseph Harb is one of the most respected and well renowed drug defence lawyers.

    Contact our expert lawyers for a FREE consultation if you are facing court for a drug offence.

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    Traffic Offences
    Traffic Offences

    Traffic Offences

    Are you facing a lengthy disqualification on the road? Have you been caught driving whilst disqualified or drink driving?

    Our experienced traffic lawyers in traffic have a proven track record of success in traffic and drink driving cases and can assist you in obtaining the best possible outcome.

    Contact our team for a FREE consultation and speak to our top-rated drink driving lawyers.

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    Domestic Violence & AVO's
    Domestic Violence & AVO's

    Domestic/Family Violence

    If you are charged with a Domestic Violence offence, it can place a heavy burden on your life and often results in long-term reputational damage.

    Our dedicated and trusted DV Lawyers offer fixed fees and a FREE consultation to anyone facing a domestic violence charge in court.

    With over 30-years combined experience, we’ve appeared across all courts in domestic violence cases with excellent results.

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    Sexual Assault Charges
    Sexual Assault Charges

    Sexual Assault Charges

    Our criminal lawyers in Sydney are Sydney’s most trusted, sought-after and experienced sexual assault lawyers.

    Our sex offence lawyers in Sydney consist of the most respected and leading instructed criminal barristers who form part of our sex offences defence team.

    Contact us for a FREE consultation and speak to our principal regarding how best to defend your charges.

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    Criminal Lawyers Sydney

    Our Principal Lawyer, Joseph Harb has appeared in many high-profile cases.

    Our team of experienced criminal lawyers are on call to assist you, no matter the situation. We specialise in all things criminal and traffic law and work diligently and relentlessly to ensure you receive the best possible outcome. If you are charged with a criminal offence, be sure to get in contact with us today!

    The team at Australian Criminal Defence handle all types of criminal offences Australia-wide, appearing before the Children, Local, District and Supreme Court.

    Our team of lawyers include specialist drug defence lawyers who deal with the most serious of drug matters and have secured unlikely acquittals in drug supply and importation cases. Together with our select team of leading barristers and forensic experts, we draw on decades of criminal law experience to help you defend your charges. And a guilty plea is a last resort.

    At Australian Criminal Defence, our defence lawyers give your case our full attention to ensure you are treated fairly under the criminal justice system, and our team has built a reputation of having serious cases dropped prior to the matter reaching a jury trial.

    Whether you are facing a minor offence like drink driving or a more serious charge like drug supply or sexual assault, contact the experienced team at Australian Criminal Defence to give you the best chance of successfully defending your charges.

     

    At Australian Criminal Defence a guilty plea is a last resort.

    Why choose Australian Criminal Defence?

    If you are stressing about your criminal charges and need the best criminal lawyers working on your side, we are here to help!

    We specialise in criminal law and work diligently and relentlessly to ensure you receive the best possible outcome. If you are charged with a criminal offence, be sure to get in contact with us today!

    Australian Criminal Defence has some of the best Sydney criminal lawyers who are recognised for their fierce and unrelenting criminal defence advocacy.

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    We guarantee you will be represented in court by a specialist criminal defence lawyer with real and considerable courtroom experience and with a minimum 10 years criminal law experience
    You will be provided with the contact number of the lawyer handling your matter. Our lawyers will handle your matter with care, compassion and professionalism.
    Our team has achieved consistent success in helping our clients obtain the best possible outcome in their matter. Our team has a proven track record in having charges withdrawn prior to trial.
    Our lawyers are experts in criminal law and have been rated in the top 5 lawyers in Sydney for criminal and drug defence law.

    We offer competitive fixed fees for a range of cases and services, and you will be told the exact cost of your case at the very first meeting with us.

            

    Dannielle FDannielle F
    05:58 14 Aug 24
    Exceptional service from Joseph! He took on my case with a sense of urgency and resolved it quickly, exceeding my expectations. His expertise, communication, and empathy made a stressful situation manageable. His fees are affordable without compromising on quality. Joseph truly cares about his clients and it shows in his work. If you're looking for a trustworthy, efficient, and compassionate lawyer who delivers results, I would highly recommend Joseph. Thank you so much again !!!
    Reeve SmithReeve Smith
    08:08 13 Aug 24
    Joseph and his team were extremely professional and delightful to work with. Their fees were reasonable compared to most of the other firms i received quotes from. Joseph was very good at court and got me the result I was after. Thank you to Joseph and Australian Criminal Defence.
    James NasrJames Nasr
    10:34 03 Aug 24
    I was very sceptical about lawyers and was dreading the experience. Joseph was referred to me by a friend, and he made the whole experience a positive one. He was personable, down to earth and understood my needs well and I really felt like he had my best interests in mind. It in know way felt like a reluctant business transaction. I felt safe and stress free with Joseph. Highly recommended.
    Razor ClubRazor Club
    08:31 03 Aug 24
    Best in Sydney..Highly respected, friendly and reliable lawyer.
    chloe ridgwaychloe ridgway
    08:19 03 Aug 24
    joseph was amazing we had the best possible outcome and he was very helpful
    LESLEY HYUN GUEN YunLESLEY HYUN GUEN Yun
    08:04 21 Jul 24
    Great service and best trust everything. Thank you!!!
    Daniel AzziDaniel Azzi
    06:59 21 Jul 24
    Great lawyer and services had a very tough case and unusual joeseph helped me through everything very professional and definitely knows what's his doing 10/10
    Eddie AEddie A
    06:36 21 Jul 24
    Australian ciminal defence are by far the best criminal defence lawyers out there. I spoke to heaps of other lawyers before I chose them. Joseph was by far the most genuine and honest lawyer and their fees are very reasonable compared to most of the other quotes I got from the internet.
    River TableRiver Table
    02:16 20 Jul 24
    The best person to help you in dark time. Charming, polite, very friendly and understandable. And also know every law and will do everything for best results. He really care about u, as a friend. Very very professional, confident, polite , charming and won't let u down. Ask for help. U will be taken care of as a friend.
    EasyCooked GtEasyCooked Gt
    01:24 06 Jul 24
    Joseph is an exceptional lawyer who deeply cares for his clients and consistently goes above and beyond to assist them. I highly recommend him.
    Keita TKeita T
    06:16 26 Jun 24
    I am grateful for Australian Criminal defence. Rob and Joseph were excellent lawyers. They both worked on my matter. I was really happy with my outcome. Their fees were affordable. They did not charge me above what I was quoted at my first meeting even though I know they did so much more work than was originally anticipated. I never had to call them because they would always call me when their was updates in my case. I highly recommend this team of lawyers. Experienced and professional.
    Rachelle HowleyRachelle Howley
    08:22 17 Jun 24
    Joseph has been amazing working with us and got best result I can’t thank him enough thank you Joseph
    Chhay MChhay M
    06:31 17 Jun 24
    Joseph is excellent at his job and very professional. He has made my experience with minimal stress with best outcome. Highly recommend his service! 5 ⭐️
    Angie JoAngie Jo
    06:15 17 Jun 24
    joe drakwjoe drakw
    06:13 17 Jun 24
    Joe has been very helpful with providing me with advice with a legal issue I needed assistance with. Been able to get in contact with him when I needed, wasn’t trying to take as much money from me like how other legal professionals would, his main aim was to provide the best legal service he could. I would highly recommend him.
    Anthony BonaccorsoAnthony Bonaccorso
    06:08 17 Jun 24
    Nicole HillhouseNicole Hillhouse
    08:03 20 May 24
    Joseph harb showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process. This helped me a great deal to get through this difficult time. Thank you Joseph harb for all your hard work and appreciation highly recommend
    Raj PatelRaj Patel
    05:29 14 May 24
    I would highly recommend Joseph Harb, he is very professional and knowledgeable in his role.He defended my case with positive outcome.
    cameron Togaccameron Togac
    23:32 01 May 24
    Been with Joseph multiple timesAlways very very professionalOn multiple occasions his gotten me better results than expectedOutstanding lawyer, have referred him to multiple friends and they have also been pleased with the outcomeDefinitely recommend
    Aly AAly A
    02:43 01 May 24
    Joseph is the best lawyer I’ve experienced with! He went through everything with me when it comes to the process thoroughly. Day of the court he settled it quickly with his professionalism. Affordable for all situations. Highly recommend him
    Abase MohammedAbase Mohammed
    04:37 27 Apr 24
    Very professional and prompt. Joseph harb helped me successfully complete my case. Based on my experience, I would highly recommend Mr Joseph harb.
    John SkafJohn Skaf
    03:05 01 Apr 24
    Thank you to Joseph Harb for your service. His costs are affordable and he cares about his clients. Thank you again and I am very happy with your professionalism and your knowledge of the law and procedures at court. I got the result I wanted.
    gaby hajjargaby hajjar
    11:59 22 Mar 24
    Arielle kArielle k
    09:58 22 Mar 24
    Thank you to Joseph for the best outcome I could have hoped for. Joseph took me through the whole court process with professionalism and was very good at he what he does at every step of the way. Highly recommend Joseph Harb.
    Michelle HMichelle H
    09:05 22 Mar 24
    Joseph is an amazing criminal lawyer in Sydney. His legal fees are affordable and his very good with the judge.Thank you Joseph for my great result.
    james zanzouljames zanzoul
    08:46 22 Mar 24
    Fahad AhmadFahad Ahmad
    06:07 29 Feb 24
    Joseph is an experienced and professional criminal defence attorney who provided me with a seamlessly stress free experience through some hard times along with some personal guidance as a friend. Joseph always provided clarity on each matter and we always left the court room with the best results. Couldn’t recommend him enough, if you need a knowledgeable lawyer definitely give Joseph a call. Prices are also very reasonable.
    Jade AllenJade Allen
    10:39 22 Dec 23
    I can't express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal representation provided by Joseph Harb. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, his expertise, professionalism, and dedication was evident. He navigated the complexities of my situation with confidence, keeping me informed every step of the way. The outcome exceeded my expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend Joseph to anyone seeking a top-notch criminal lawyer. Thank you for your outstanding service!
    Jack OlssonJack Olsson
    03:19 27 Oct 23
    Joseph is exceptional! His expertise, professionalism, and dedication are top-notch. They provided clear and efficient legal support, promptly addressed my concerns, and delivered excellent results, all at a fair cost. I highly recommend Joseph for anyone in need of reliable legal representation.
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