Criminal

Criminal Defence Services

Citilawyers is a Sydney CBD law firm providing criminal defence representation for individuals facing police investigation or criminal charges in New South Wales. We appear in the Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court of New South Wales across a broad range of criminal matters. If you are facing criminal charges, contact us immediately for urgent legal advice. We understand how stressful and confronting these situations can be, and we are committed to guiding you through the criminal legal process with professionalism.

When Should You Contact a Criminal Defence Lawyer?

Contact our Sydney criminal defence lawyers immediately if any of the following apply:

• You have been arrested or charged with a criminal offence in NSW
• Police have asked you to attend an interview or provide a statement
• You are under investigation and have not yet been charged
• You need to make a bail application urgently
• You have received a Court Attendance Notice
• You are facing serious criminal charges, including assault, fraud, or drug offences
• You have received a decision from the court that you believe is incorrect or unjust
• A family member has been arrested, and you need urgent advice

Time is critical in criminal matters. The earlier you contact us, the more options you have and the stronger your defence will be.

Criminal Matters We Handle

We act for individuals facing a broad range of criminal charges in NSW courts, including:

• Bail applications
• Murder and manslaughter
• Drug offences
• Assault and violence-related charges
• Robbery and theft
• Break and enter
• Firearms and weapons offences
• Fraud and white collar crime
• Hindering a police investigation
• Intentionally or recklessly damaging property
• Apprehended Violence Orders (AVO) and domestic violence matters
• Traffic offences
• Appeals against court decisions

Courts We Appear In

Our Sydney criminal defence lawyers appear in:

• Local Court of New South Wales
• District Court of New South Wales
• Supreme Court of New South Wales
• NSW Court of Criminal Appeal

We handle all aspects of your matter from the first police interview through to trial, sentencing, and appeal. For civil and criminal appeals advice, including grounds of appeal and procedure, see our Sydney litigation lawyers page.

From Investigation to Resolution

We act for clients at every stage of the criminal law process:

Before charges are laid, if police have contacted you or you believe you are under investigation, do not speak to police without legal advice. Contact us immediately, and we will advise you on your rights and how to protect yourself before any formal charges are made.

Bail applications. If you or a family member has been arrested, securing bail is often the priority. We act urgently on bail applications in the Local Court and the Supreme Court of New South Wales.

Negotiations with the prosecution. In many criminal matters, early negotiation with the prosecution can result in charges being reduced or withdrawn. We assess every matter carefully to identify whether negotiation is in your best interests before proceedings commence.

Court representation We provide strong representation at every court appearance, from mention hearings through to defended hearings and trials. You will always know what to expect and where your matter stands.

Appeals: If you have received a decision from the court that you believe was incorrect or unjust, we can assist with lodging and preparing an appeal to have your criminal matter reviewed. For more information, visit our article on Appealing Court Decisions.