Sydney criminal defence lawyers

Criminal Lawyers Sydney

Clear advice when you are charged, under investigation or helping someone who needs urgent representation.

Sydney-based help for Local, District and Supreme Court criminal matters across NSW. No outcome is guaranteed.
Reviewed by Katherine Hawes, Principal Solicitor.

Katherine Hawes in a confidential consultation with a client
Katherine Hawes Principal Lawyer

Start with your situation

Practical help for the decision in front of you.

You may need to understand a charge, prepare for court, apply for bail or respond to an AVO. Aquarius Lawyers starts with what has happened, what is next and what information is needed to give useful advice.

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Legal Strategy Sessions

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Ask Banjo about your situation and it will guide you through the urgent or non-urgent Legal Strategy Session path. The choice happens inside the chatbot.

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Session pricing

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Non-urgent AUD 726 incl. GST Non-urgent Legal Strategy Session
Urgent AUD 1,320 incl. GST Urgent Legal Strategy Session

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Apprehended violence orders

AVO Lawyers Sydney

Understand NSW AVO conditions, duration and practical next steps with Aquarius Lawyers in Sydney.

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Assault lawyers · Sydney & NSW

Assault Lawyer Sydney

General NSW information about assault charges, court process, evidence and no-conviction questions. Speak with Aquarius Lawyers in Sydney.

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Drug offence defence

Drug Offence Lawyer Sydney

Practical information about possession, supply, deemed supply, cultivation and other drug charges in Sydney and NSW.

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Urgent bail assistance

Bail Application Lawyer Sydney

General NSW bail information, urgent contact options and a practical intake checklist for people in custody and their families.

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Fees and consultations

Criminal Lawyer Fees

Criminal lawyer fees depend on the work your matter requires. Understand the scope before deciding whether to request a quote or consultation.

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Katherine Hawes, Principal Lawyer at Aquarius Lawyers

What happens next

Bring the notice, the date and the questions keeping you awake.

  1. Tell us the immediate deadline. Police station, custody status, court, bail or AVO date.
  2. Share the formal documents. Court attendance notice, charge sheet, police facts and current conditions.
  3. Get a clear scope. Understand the next stage, preparation, choices and proposed fees.
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NSW criminal law guides

Understand the issue before you decide.

Explore Section 10

Affray charge preparation

Affray Lawyer Sydney

Understand an affray allegation, the NSW court process and the preparation questions to discuss before your next step.

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NSW sentencing guidance

Conditional Release Order NSW

Learn what a conditional release order (CRO) means in NSW, how it differs from Section 10, what conditions may apply and when to obtain advice.

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Criminal appeal preparation

Criminal Appeal Lawyer NSW

Understand conviction, severity and sentence-appeal questions in NSW and prepare the documents and timing issues for legal review.

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First court date preparation

First Court Appearance Lawyer Sydney

Prepare for your first criminal court appearance in Sydney with clear next steps, documents to bring and questions to ask your lawyer.

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First possession charge

First-Time Drug Possession Charges in NSW

A first possession charge is serious, but it does not tell you the final outcome. Understand the process, possible no-conviction options and what to prepare before court.

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GBH charge preparation

Grievous Bodily Harm Lawyer Sydney

Understand a grievous bodily harm allegation, the evidence questions and the preparation path before your next NSW criminal-law step.

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Robbery charge preparation

Robbery Lawyer Sydney

Understand a robbery or armed robbery allegation, the evidence questions and the preparation path before your next NSW court step.

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No-conviction orders

Section 10 NSW

Understand Section 10 dismissals and conditional release orders in NSW, including what courts consider and why no-conviction outcomes are never guaranteed.

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Stalking and intimidation charge preparation

Stalking or Intimidation Lawyer Sydney

Understand a stalking or intimidation allegation, the evidence questions and the preparation path before your next NSW step.

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Separate property service

Need conveyancing help for a property matter?

Conveyancing is separate from criminal defence. Aquarius Lawyers' conveyancing site provides property-specific information and enquiry paths; this criminal-defence site does not advise on a property transaction.

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