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

Our lawyers regularly appear in all types of proceedings including defended hearings, appeals, trials and sentence proceedings before the Local, District and Supreme Courts.

Our trusted team of experienced and qualified solicitors have a proven track record of success. Our unique and innovative approach to all aspects of criminal law means our clients only get the best of the best.

At Australian Criminal Defence, we take the time to understand your personal situation because we know that every case is different. It is our goal to ensure you have the highest possible form of legal representation. We do this by taking the extra time to ensure you are completely up to speed throughout the entire process.

Our specialist criminal lawyers will have actual courtroom experience and we will ensure that you are as prepared as possible for whatever will come your way during the proceedings.

With four offices across Sydney, we are the team to call when you face a criminal charge.

Contact us today on  02 8815 8151 for a free consultation.

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 drug offences team will help you avoid a criminal conviction and avoid imprisonment.

Australian Criminal Defence has an excellent reputation for drug law defence and our Principal Joseph Harb is rated amongst Sydney’s leading drug defence lawyers.

Contact our team of expert drug defence 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 suspended/disqualified or drink driving?

Our specialist traffic lawyers are experienced in traffic law and 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 one of our expert traffic and 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 domestic violence lawyers in Sydney 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.

Contact our Sydney domestic violence lawyers and let our team fight for you.

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Sexual Assault Charges
Sexual Assault Charges

Sexual Assault Charges

Charged with sexual offences? Our top-rated 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.

Having a trusted and experienced criminal defence lawyer by your side will take away a lot of the burden and stress of facing these allegations.

Contact Australian Criminal Defence for a FREE consultation and speak to our principal regarding how best to defend your sex offences.

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White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime

Fraud and Proceeds of Crime

Fraud offences are extremely serious in nature, they often lead to sentences of full-time imprisonment.

Australian Criminal Defence has an maintained a proven track record of exceptional results in fraud cases.

If you have been charged with a fraud offence, reach out to the team at Australian Criminal Defence for a FREE consultation to speak with our experienced criminal lawyers about your options.

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Murder & Manslaughter
Murder & Manslaughter

Murder & Manslaughter

Homicide offences are perhaps the most serious category of criminal offences in New South Wales and carry life imprisonment.

Our Principal Joseph Harb has achieved acquittals in murder cases in the NSW Supreme Court.

If you have been charged with murder or manslaughter contact our team at Australian Criminal Defence to here to help you and advise you on the next steps.

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Robbery & Burglary Charges
Robbery & Burglary Charges

Robbery & Burglary Charges

The offences of Robbery and Break and Enter carry significant terms of imprisonment and often lead to sentences of full-time imprisonment.

If you have been charged with Robbery or a Break and Enter offence, call the team at Australian Criminal Defence to book a FREE consultation to discuss your defence strategy.

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Firearm & Weapons Charges
Firearm & Weapons Charges

Firearm & Weapons Charges

facing a firearms offence? Firearms and weapon offences are extremely serious in nature. There is a range of offences that vary from the custody of a knife, firing at a dwelling house or possession of three or more prohibited firearms.

If charged with a firearms offence, there is often potential for a prison sentence if found guilty.  contact Australian Criminal Defence to book a FREE consultation to discuss a personalised defence strategy.

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Severity and Conviction appeal
Severity and Conviction appeal

Severity and Conviction appeal

A severity appeal is an appeal against the sentence imposed by Magistrate or Judge in a lower court.

A conviction appeal is a appeal against a magistrate or jurys decision to find you guilty.

If you feel that your sentence is harsh or believe that you are not guilty after a verdict then contact our team to book a FREE consultation and speak to our expert criminal appeals lawyer.

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Jury Trials
Jury Trials

Jury Trials

The twelve jurors chosen at random are likely to represent community and decide if an accused person is guilty or not when charged with a serious offence.

Trial by jury is democratic in that the community participates in a vital criminal justice process. If you are facing a Jury Trial contact our team of expert criminal lawyers who appear regularly in jury trials District Courts across New South Wales.

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Criminal Penalties
Criminal Penalties

Criminal Penalties

If you plead guilty to an offence or are found guilty of an offence in New South Wales, you will be sentenced by a court.

A court has the discretion to impose many kinds of penalties in New South Wales. The impacts of each vary in range and can be very important to a person’s life.

Contact our expert criminal lawyers to discuss the penalties that may be imposed in your matter.

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Commonwealth Proceeds of Crime
Commonwealth Proceeds of Crime

Commonwealth Proceeds of Crime

Persons can be deprived of assets derived from serious criminal activity whether or not they were convicted of a criminal offence.

The main aim of Proceeds of Crime acts is to prevent people from benefitting from criminal offences. The Australian Federal Police can apply to Freeze, Restrain your property.

Contact our expert Proceeds of Crime Lawyers for a FREE consultation to discuss how we can help you successfully defend these actions taken out against you.

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Commonwealth Offence
Commonwealth Offence

Commonwealth Offence

A Commonwealth criminal offence is charged where there is a breach of the law of the Commonwealth, such as the Customs Act or the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth).

These include taxation, social security fraud and Migration offences.

Contact Australian Criminal Defence team for a FREE consultation if you have been charged with a Commonwealth Offence and let us fight for you.

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