Downing Centre Criminal Lawyers

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

Australian Criminal Defence is one of Sydney’s leading and trusted criminal and traffic law firms.

Our dedicated and experienced Sydney Criminal Lawyers have helped hundreds of client’s navigate through the complex legal system and have a proven track record of achieving exceptional results including:

-charges withdrawn prior to hearing or trial through negotiations.

-avoiding criminal convictions for serious offences.

-acquittals at trial and dismissal of charges at hearing.

At our first meeting we will listen to your story, discuss our affordable fixed fees and build a strong defence tailored to your individual circumstances. We collaborate with leading experts and barristers to ensure that every defence in your case is explored. And a guilty plea is a last resort.

Our principal Joseph Harb is one of Sydney’s leading specialist drug defence lawyers who has secured unlikely acquittals in a range of drug supply and importation offences.

Don’t risk your future, let our Sydney Criminal Lawyers fight for you.

Why choose Australian Criminal Defence?

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

Fixed and affordable fees

At our first meeting we discuss and agree on our fixed and affordable fees.

Seasoned Lawyers

With over 30 years of combined experience, you can trust our team to know the best course of action for any situation you’re in

Expertise in Criminal Law

Our lawyers are experts in criminal law and have been ranked in the top 5 lawyers in Sydney for criminal and drug matters.

Free Consultation

Know where you stand in your current matter by receiving free initial advice

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FAQS

What matters are heard at the Downing Centre Local Court

Local Courts hear a variety of criminal matters and drink driving and traffic matters. Most matters will start at the Local Court. The Local Court primarily hears summary offences, which are less serious offences. Examples of such offences including domestic violence, disorderly behaviour and driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug and assaults. Other matters that are heard in Local Courts such as Downing Centre Local Court include:

Bail applications.
Matters relating to Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs).
Appeals against decisions such as the Roads and Maritime Service’s decision to suspend a licence.

What Police Area Commands does Downing Centre Local Court cover:

The Downing Centre Local Court generally deals with matters from the Syndey City Police Command (PAC) and Kings Cross Police Area Command (PAC) which includes